Wake Village Elementary School along with the City of Wake Village Official’s will hold a “Social Distancing” Car Parade this coming Thursday, April 23 from 6:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Author: Texarkana FYI Staff
The Texarkana Joint Operations Center reports that positive cases of COVID-19 in our area continue to climb. Officially, Bowie County has 37 cases, Cass County has a total of 5 cases confirmed and 2 recovered, and Miller County has 18, for a total of 60.
The officials with the Bowie County and Cass County Joint Operations Center have released updated numbers for the area, including the number of cases considered “recovered”.
The Bowie & Cass Joint Operations Center issued a press release stating that an employee of a Cass County Nursing home has tested positive and measures authorities are taking.
The Texarkana Joint Operations Center reports that the current count of positive COVID-19 cases in Bowie County Texas is 22, with 5 recovered. The number of positive cases registered to Cass County is 4, with 2 recovered. Miller County’s last report was 8, giving a total of 34 positive cases in our area.
As we reported on our sister outlet KPGG-FM, Local Walmart stores began taking measures on Friday, April 3 with a “single-file policy” as the stores made preparations for a long-term battle to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Tomorrow, the stores begin limiting the number of customers allowed to shop at one time.
Senator John Cornyn announced today Texarkana Texas was awarded a $218,921 federal grant to help recover from the economic fallout of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Texarkana Arkansas Mayor Allen Brown and Miller County Judge Cathy Harrison will address the media on Thursday at 2:00 pm, as they have now created a separate Emergency Operations Center to combat the spread of COVID-19.
In the address to the public from the Joint Operations Center, it was announced that a new curfew is in effect for all citizens from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am and will be enforced by the police in both Texarkana Arkansas and Texas. There are some exceptions, but very few.
The suspect that was shot by a Texarkana Texas Police Officer following a foot pursuit has been released from the St. Michael hospital and booked into the Bi-State Jail.
Dr. Matt Young addressed the public today from the Texarkana Joint Operations Center. In his statement, he warns that the cases of COVID-19 in our region are climbing. Of 3 cases that have been hospitalized, 2 needed ventilators and all were under the age of 60. Watch.
Texarkana Texas Police have released more information regarding the overnight shooting involving a TTPD officer. Timothy Noble, 20, was shot by a patrol officer following a short foot pursuit. Noble allegedly produced a drum fed pistol before the officer fired his service weapon. Noble is in stable condition.
Bowie County Investigators report that Anthony Krebs, 41, and Leslie Harkins, 43, have been arrested after being found in possession of more than 1.5 ounces of suspected methamphetamine. Both have received drug and weapons charges.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested and charged Kavante Wright, 26, with Murder. Wright also had two outstanding warrants for probation violations. EricGentry, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Red River Army Depot and the many contractors that work across the sprawling complex that is “the base” have long been among the largest employers in the region. As most of the population seems to be confused, worried, or even scared, rumors start. Here is what the depot has to say.
Dr. Ben Neuman, Head of Biology at Texas A&M – Texarkana, is a leading expert in the field and has studied different types of coronaviruses for 24 years. Here the scientists with the Texas A&M University System explain how they are helping the state, the nation, and the world better understand, prepare for and respond to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Texarkana’s Troop 3 of the Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years in 2020 and to commemorate the occasion there will be a fish-fry for all current and former members, parents, and all involved with the troop at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on May 9.
Miller County Deputies arrested Ryan Kent Walker, 30 of Texarkana, Arkansas and charged him with two Counts of Residential Burglary, multiple counts of Theft of Property, Firearms, and Criminal Mischief charges, all felonies. Walker was arrested when deputies responded to a series of 911 calls regarding a home burglary.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that they are currently investigating a shooting at a local cosmetology school that has left one woman hospitalized and her attacker dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Such a tragic story for all involved in this terrible incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families. With more information today, charges for Kayden May, 18, have been reduced from second-degree murder to manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend, Abbigale Thacker, 18.
UPDATE: 5:00 PM 02-21-20 – TAPD reports that the charges, in this case, have been reduced from second-degree murder to Manslaughter.
The Miller County Sherrif’s Office in conjunction with the Bi-State/8th South Judicial District Narcotics Task Force arrested Henry Hacker, 51, of Fouke Arkansas on various drug charges.
Well, there really isn’t much mystery in the “mysterious booms” being heard and in some cases felt across the area over the last couple of weeks. Here is the answer to your mystery.
Texarkana Texas Police have arrested Dontavious Haney, 19, for Aggravated Assault on following a fight with his girlfriend. When police arrived to the scene she was not breathing. She is currently in critical condition.
Texarkana Texas Police are investigating a shooting incident in the 2300 block of Spruce Street. Police responded to a shooting call just in front of 11:00 am this morning. A 32-year-old victim was found in his yard with multiple gunshots. The suspect is still on the run.
Update: Dontaurus Vonte Block has been located. Police ask for your help locating missing man.
TTPD reports that they have captured the subject of an overnight manhunt. Lucas Scott Lawson has been arrested and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Evading Detention, he is also being charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Arista Apartment Mangager, Erin Mackenzie Megginson, 38, was arrested last week for felony theft by The Texarkana Texas Police Department. Megginson is the property manager at the Arista Apartments, where the thefts are alleged to have occurred.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports one man is in custody and a young woman is in the hospital in stable condition after a shooting Sunday night in DeKalb Texas.
Two Texarkana men are dead, another with life-threatening injuries. Police looking for suspect.