The pandemic has been tough on all businesses but even more so on restaurants, especially buffets. Cici’s Holdings, the company behind Cicis Pizza filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday.
Author: Jeff Easterling
Jeff Easterling
After more than 40 years with commercial broadcasting, I decided to do my own thing by blogging, and taking "unconsultant" gigs. It affords me the ability to stay super involved in the community, but still, have plenty of time with my 3 granddaughters and other projects.
PGISD has launched a new certification program for its high school students through a partnership with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Students now have an opportunity to become Certified Personal Trainers.
3:05 PM UPDATE: Authorities have given students and staff the all-clear to return to class after an evacuation due to a bomb threat. Nothing suspicious was found during a grid search of the campus. A little after 2:00 pm today an email threat of a bomb on the Texas High School campus led to school officials safely evacuating all students. Authorities are now searching the campus. Please avoid the area.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service in Miller County is offering two in-person Private Pesticide Applicator Training sessions. The cost is $20 for the training plus $45 for a license that is good for 5 years.
The Texarkana Arkansas is asking for the public’s assistance to identify an armed robbery suspect. The robbery occurred Sunday the 24th on Jefferson Avenue just before 9:00 pm. Here are some pics and a short video clip.
Two of our three favorite area chili cook-offs happen this weekend in Texarkana. First, the annual “Bridge City Project Chili Cook-off” on Friday the 29th. Second, the “Best Chili in Texarkana Chili Cook-off” at the Sportsplex on Saturday the 30th.
It really jumped out to me that Healthcare Express opened for business and began growing their company here in Texarkana 15 years ago in 2006. I am pretty sure that since then I have been to 3 of their locations at least a dozen times. Over these years HCE has become the leading urgent care provider in the region, congratulations!
An off-duty Texarkana Texas Police officer made an arrest in the parking lot of Central Mall after hearing a woman’s screams for help after she had been robbed.
Still struggling with the effects of the cyberattack on city computers back in December, Texarkana Water Utilities has some good news for those that have been dealing with trying to get payments made. It has been a tough go for customers and TWU personnel, but TWU can now process credit & debit card payments and has launched a new website.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has awarded two employees with the prestigious Bull Dog Award for outstanding performance above and beyond the call of duty. Detective Shane Kirkland and Domestic Violence Coordinator Jan Lishman were both named for the honor.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is holding a package that was obviously delivered to the wrong address. If you are missing your five pounds of marijuana, it is currently at the Bi-State Building.
Texarkana is ready for Peak Fighting 6 & 7, happening at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center with two nights of some of the best fighters in the world, with Peak Fighting drawing competitors from around the globe there will be some of the best match-ups ever in Texarkana.
Charges for Montavious Sharp, 22, have been upgraded to murder following the death of Cedrigch Traylor, 35, in an intentional hit & run case that TTPD investigators are working on. Sharp was originally charged with aggravated assault in the case.
Search & Rescue personnel along with multiple agencies continue looking for Robert Eaglin, 53, and Michelle Cullom, 50 of Hooks Texas were reported missing on January 1. They were last seen by a duck hunter that took them to the Texas side of the Red River by boat on December 30. The couple’s ATV was found mostly submerged along the Texas side of the river.
The Miller County Office of Management has released information on the Phizer and Moderna COVID 19 vaccines allotted for the area. Here is information on the schedule of vaccinations, locations, and more.
The Bowie County/Texarkana Texas Joint Operations Center has released an update on COVID 19 vaccination efforts and locations where the vaccines may be available in greater supply soon as more doses arrive in our area.
With Texarkana government computers still being held hostage with ransomware, some changes have been made on how you can make your payments. Take a look at the details here.
The annual Bridge City Chili Cook-off is happening on Friday, January 29 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This i.s the big fundraiser to benefit the Texarkana Homeless Coalition We get all of the information from our good friend Vashil.Fernandez with the City of Texarkana Texas.
Texarkana Texas Police report that a warrant for murder has been issued for Marques Jujaun Thompson, 20, of Texarkana, Texas. This is related to the shooting death of Nicholas Muldrow earlier today at the Oaklawn Village Shopping Center. Thompson has other felony warrants and is also wanted in Texarkana Arkansas.
Texarkana Texas Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place around 11:35 this morning in the parking lot of Oaklawn Village. The victim, identified as Nichlos Muldrow, 29, of Hope, AR. was shot multiple times before driving a short distance to the Whataburger parking lot on New Boston Road.
Do you have a chili recipe you would love to show off? Need a little extra cash to recover from the holiday season? Want to help an awesome cause?
Texarkana Texas Police are asking for help in locating Forrest Lavery West, 26, of Texarkana. He has not been heard from since Wednesday morning. He is 5’7″, 150 pounds, and has a tattoo that says “Faith” on his right arm. If you have any information please contact TTPD by calling 903.798.3876.
TTPD is currently working a hit & run investigation in the 2200 block of N. Stateline Avenue after a 35-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a white flatbed pickup truck believed to have been a Dodge. Police believe the driver may have struck the individual intentionally.
The colder the weather, the better the chili. We are going to find out who has the best chili in Texarkana on Saturday, January 30 at the Sportsplex by Healthcare Express. Do you make good chili? Prove it!
Over the weekend the Texas Department of Transportation will be treating area roadways in anticipation of icy roads, TxDOT will continue to treat roadways through the weekend and offer some winter driving safety tips here.
The Joint Operations Center has released information on COVID 19 vaccines available in the Texarkana area. Bowie County has been allocated 4,435 doses. Here are where you can get your vaccine.
It may seem sudden, but with everyone having to learn new ways to get it done, now is the time to get registered at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Extended registration hours on January 6 &7 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The Caddo Area Council BSA Cub Scouts & Scouts will be conducting a flag retirement ceremony at Camp Preston Hunt on Saturday, January 23. If you have a flag that is worn and in need of a replacement you are invited to attend the ceremony.
The Nash Texas Police Department is using a recent Ecstasy Bust to share information about the drug with local parents. Yes, that is a sock monkey imprinted on the tablets.
In the coming days, local bars will be closed, and area restaurants that had been operating at 75% capacity will scale back occupancy to 50% as COVID-19 hospitalizations in Trauma Service Area F have exceeded 15% of capacity for at least seven consecutive days.