In this week’s episode of Texarkana Talks, Jeff and Jesse host Roger Sheppard, founder of Redbone Magic Brewing and popular local community leader, about the “Story of Roger” and Making Texarkana Fun Again.
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Texarkana FYI is honored to spotlight our local Veterans in a series provided to us by James Syler with interviews he has conducted with our veterans at local VFW Post 4562 in Texarkana, Arkansas. This week we focus on Michael Rhodes.
Texarkana FYI is honored to spotlight our local Veterans in a series provided to us by James Syler with interviews he has conducted with our veterans at local VFW Post 4562 in Texarkana, Arkansas. This week we focus on John Hicks.
Another silly one from the Texarkana Texas Police Department on a recent home burglary where the homeowner caught the burglar in his home, body-slammed the suspect unconscious, then reclaimed his stolen property. Which happened to be the clothes the crook was wearing.
The Texarkana Texas Police arrested three juvenile males ages 13, 14, and 16 after it was reported they were shooting at another boy on Cowhorn Creek. The teens ran but were captured at Central Mall. Officers discovered two guns, one was stolen out of Illinois and the other an air-gun, and a small amount of marijuana.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports that Kevin Melton Meredith Jr., 22, has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after allegedly shooting Kristoffer Michael Landers, 24 at an address on Cancun Street, off West 7th Street.
As the area reaches temperatures in the lower 40s today pipes that have frozen will begin to thaw and in many cases may burst at area homes and businesses. This could cause other issues like low water pressure in certain areas as crews work to make repairs.
So terribly sad to report this, but the Texarkana 2020 Downtown Christmas has officially been cancelled. The plan was for a “Reverse Parade” but a lack of entries and other factors with the pandemic, and downtown construction the parade has been cancelled for this year.
At 3:00 pm on 11/30/20, these are the latest reported numbers from Bowie, Cass, and Miller Counties.
Timothy Paul Wilder, 62, of Texarkana Texas pleaded guilty to four counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 today in a New Boston Texas courtroom. A total of six victims have come forward in the case. Wilder will receive 50 years in prison with no possibility of parole.
The Fuqua family has created a Scholarship at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana with a preference for the scholarship given to students pursuing a degree in Funeral Services.
A Little Rock Arkansas Police Officer is caught on video saving the life of a 2-year-old child. The baby was choking on a piece of candy. LRPD Officer James Phillips was on patrol when the driver of an SUV in front of him suddenly slammed on its brakes.
These are the latest COVID 19 numbers released by our local health authorities. a total of 1,176 positive COVID-19 cases, with 673 recoveries and 71 deaths. Cass County has a total of 312 cases with 261 recovered and 14 deaths. Miller County reports a total of 732 positive cases, 666 recoveries, and 10 deaths.
We had an opportunity to meet with Keyon Cooksey of Texarkana and discuss his Birria Style Creations and got so full that we had to take a nap. Do not confuse Chef Key’s Tacos with authentic Mexican by any means, he has put his own twist on the Birria Style of cooking with some downhome comfort food. Different, and delicious.
There is no better treat in the summertime than a snow-cone or shaved ice, and this week Ms. Angela has a recipe for a Blackberry Mint Lemonade syrup that you are going to LOVE!
Ms. Angela Evans has another great recipe for us. A working mom and homemaker, Angela has some great easy, and healthy recipes that are quick and inexpensive to prepare. This week, we have fresh squash flatbread pizza.
Bowie County reports a total of 493 positive COVID-19 cases, with 225 recoveries and 30 deaths. There are currently 238 active cases being traced in Bowie County. Cass County has a total of 90 cases with 48 recovered and two deaths. Cass County currently has 40 active cases. Miller County has a total of 336 cases, 251 recoveries, and 2 deaths. Miller is tracking 83 active cases.
Home Chef Angela Evans provides us with recipes for quick, healthy meals, and snacks, but every now and then she may get really technical on us, but we can’t wait to try this recipe for her Spinach Artichoke Chicken Salad. It’s good!
Kendrick Sauls, 22, has been charged with intoxication assault after allegedly causing a horrible crash at the intersection of New Boston and Summerhill Roads last night that sent two people to a local hospital in serious condition.
It is with sad and sincere condolences for the family and friends of Correctional Officer Coy D. Coffman Jr. that we report his passing away after being admitted to a local hospital 0n April 17 with symptoms of the disease, a positive test result for COVID-19 returned on April 19. Officer Coffman succumbed to the illness on Sunday, April 26.
Adding Bowie, Miller, and Cass Counties together, the current number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases stands at 133, and 7 deaths, with Miller County reporting their first COVID-19 related fatality today.
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.
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.