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A Yorktown veteran, a lost grave and Wright Patman Lake
Evan Thomas Watson was at Yorktown when Cornwallis surrendered in 1781. He died in 1834 near today's Maud, on land Arkansas Territory then claimed. Where he is buried is uncertain: under Wright Patman Lake, or moved before it filled.
131 years ago tonight: Texarkana’s night with the heavyweight champ
In October 1895, a title fight chased out of Texas landed Bob Fitzsimmons in handcuffs at Texarkana, then at supper with a pet lion outside.
Texas Deer, Turkey and Quail Seasons Open Soon With Strong Forecasts
Quail season opens Nov. 1 and the general white-tailed deer and fall turkey seasons open Nov. 7, with Texas Parks and Wildlife forecasting a good year for hunters.
PeopleFund brings small business loans, grants to Texarkana with Amber Keith leading local effort
The nonprofit lender is hosting a free Nov. 5 event at Texas A&M University-Texarkana and plans an office in The Assembly Line.
Abbott to rally voters at Lost Pizza in Texarkana the day before Election Day
TEXARKANA, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a get-out-the-vote event at Lost Pizza Co. in Texarkana at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, the day before Election Day, his campaign announced. The event is at the restaurant at 4206 Gibson…
Keep Texarkana Beautiful starts courtyard makeover at regional history museum
The two-week project at the Museum of Regional History will add native, pollinator-friendly plants and educational signs.
FedEx overtime suit lands in Texarkana, Texas, federal court as East Texas combines 88 cases under one judge
TEXARKANA, Texas – A FedEx delivery driver has filed the first of the company’s overtime lawsuits in the Texarkana Division of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Nine days earlier, that court combined 88 of the…
Bowie County to vote Monday on $657,000 juvenile detention lease and five years of overdue fire district audits
Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Monday on a Harrison County bed lease paid whether used or not, five late audits from the DeKalb fire district, a $339,870 grader and a pawn-shop database for the sheriff.
Who’s on your congressional ballot? Texas’ new map moves New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville, Mount Pleasant and Daingerfield into new districts
Texarkana and Cass County stay with Moran. New Boston, De Kalb and all of Red River County move to Fallon; Morris and Titus counties go to Keith Self's Collin County-based district. Map, precinct list and candidates.
Bowie County early voting running 27% ahead of 2022 midterm
Southwest Center is the busiest of the county's three early-voting sites. Early voting runs through Oct. 30
Mystery ‘student resource guide’ reaches Texarkana homes from untraceable sender
TEXARKANA, Texas – Mailers addressed to the “students” of Texarkana households are arriving from a group that appears to exist only on paper. The advocacy organization the mailers promote says it had nothing to do with them. The glossy fold-out,…
Boil Water Notice Rescinded for Shadow Brooke Street in Texarkana
Texarkana Water Utilities has rescinded a boil water notice for customers in the 6901-7312 block of Shadow Brooke Street. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required Texarkana Water Utilities on Oct. 14 to issue a boil water notice for that…
Boil Water Notice Issued for Shadow Brooke Street Area in Texarkana
Texarkana Water Utilities issued a boil water notice Wednesday for customers at 6901-7312 Shadow Brooke St following a loss of water pressure.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Joins Community Leaders for Round Table at Texas A&M–Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick visited Texas A&M University-Texarkana on Tuesday for a roundtable discussion with community leaders, part of his 100-city bus tour across rural Texas. The visit brought Patrick together with university officials and local…