Hope PD Investigating Homicide
HOPE, ARK – The Hope Police Department is investigating the homicide of a Hope man that occurred some time between 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 and 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 2. A man who works in the area said that…
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Fire at Brighton Manor Apartments
TEXARKANA, TEX – Texarkana Texas Fire Department responded to a fire at Brighton Manor Apartments at the corner of College Dr. and Richmond Rd. According to radio traffic a resident was cooking on the stove when it caught fire and…
Shooting in Fulton
7/3/2014 – 11:30PM FULTON, ARK – Hempstead County Deputies were called to a situation Thursday night that quickly got out of control, resulting in a man being shot in the leg. At about 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2014, deputies…
TTFD Responds to Fire at 13th & Milam
TEXARKANA, TEX Texarkana Texas Fire Department responded to a fire at 13th & Milam just off New Boston Rd. The house appeared to be abandoned. The cause is unknown at this time. The following pictures were submitted by reader Morgan…
Test your knowledge about the Declaration of Independence
Q. Is anything written on the back of the Declaration of Independence? A. Yes, there is writing on the back of the original, signed Declaration of Independence. But it is not invisible, nor does it include a map, as the…
History of the Declaration of Independence
In Philadelphia, PA., the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king. The declaration came 442 days after the first volleys of the American Revolution…
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.
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…