Grass Fire Loop & Finley
LEVFD responded to a grass fire on 369 at Finley Rd. A Nash, TX fire fighter also provided assistance. Fire crews had the fire under control and there was no threat to structures.
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Grab your skates; roller derby is alive and well in Texarkana
Fifty-seven-year-old Tresa Underwood has no plans to retire from her roller derby team anytime soon. No longer is roller derby the frenzied trip-and-fall showcase similar to outrageous wrestling matches in which skaters elbow each other and trip skaters as they…
City urges residents to be mindful of children when exiting a vehicle
TEXARKANA, TEX– The City of Texarkana, Texas reminds child caregivers to be mindful when exiting a vehicle, especially during the summer months. Texas State Law specifies that it is unlawful to leave a child younger than seven in the car…
No Fireworks in City Limits
TEXARKANA, TEX- As Independence Day approaches, the City of Texarkana, Texas reminds residents that fireworks are not permitted inside city limits. Under section 15-13.1, the sale, possession, or display of fireworks could result in a fine of up to $500.00…
Police say dead body is a result of homicide
HOPE, Ark., — The body of a man found dead about 9 a.m. Wednesday is the result of foul play, says the Hope, Ark., Police Department. The death of Gary Tuberville, 57, of Hope, Ark., is being investigated as a…
Sparks in the Park to Offer Fireworks, Food and Fun on July 4th
Corn dogs, funnel cakes, snow cones and more will be in abundance this Fourth of July as Texarkana celebrates this year’s Sparks in the Park. “There will be games, climbing walls, face painting, and a giant 30×30 sandbox for kids.…
Minor Accident BLocks New Boston Rd. & Robison
9:00 A.M Wednesday | A minor accident had traffic blocked wednesday morning for about 30 minutes at New Boston Rd. & Robinson. LifeNet responded after one passenger complained of neck and back pain. THere were no serious injuries.
SWEPCO to begin tree trimming in Texarkana
TEXARKANA, TEX– AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)’s subcontractor Wright Tree Services will begin tree trimming in Texarkana, Texas on July 2nd and will continue throughout the summer and into the fall, finishing in mid- November. Assistant City Manager Shirley Jaster emphasizes…
ONE ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF COPPER
TEXARKANA, Texas–Texarkana, Texas Police on June 25th 2014, responded to a business in the 2400 block of Texas Boulevard in reference to a theft of an outside air conditioner unit. Officers discovered video surveillance of the suspect and his vehicle from…
Texas Rangers head up murder investigation
CASS COUNTY, Texas – A 32-year-old man, now identified as Damon Robison, and his 12-year-old adopted son, were found dead at 10:42 p.m. Friday in their Cass County home from gunshot wounds. The bodies were found after law enforcement officials…
Benefit to be held for 18-month-old whose father’s life was cut short
Michael Allen Watson II, 28, of Wake Village, Texas, died June 18, 2014, in a Dallas hospital. His family still has no idea what caused his death. His uncle, Jerry Rubly, said the young man’s body has been sent for…
Police to crack down on drunk drivers this holiday weekend
Since the Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, plenty of people will have a three-day weekend. Except the police, who will be out in full-force to catch and – with hope – prevent drunk drivers from getting…
Bi-State Radios in “Fail Soft” Mode For Six Days
Texarkana area first responders radio system has been in “fail soft” mode for going on six days now. Bi-State utilizes a radio system known as Motorola Smartnet II. This is a trunking system that takes multiple frequencies and allows users…
TAPD Now Hiring Officers
Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is looking to hire certified officers. Applicants must be 21 years old and a U.S. Citizen with 30 hours of college credit or military service. Applicants must pass a written exam and physical assessment and have…
TWO JUVENILES ARRESTED IN BURGLARY ON MCINTYRE ST.
TEXARKANA, Texas–Texarkana, Texas Police arrested two juvenile males for Burglary of a Habitation that occurred on June 30th 2014 at approximately 1:50am. Police were dispatched to a burglary call in the 2500 block of McIntyre St. Officers arrived in the area and…