Thousands of people in Texarkana and surrounding areas remember their first introduction to magic through a local legend, Bobo the Magician. I remember seeing Bobo perform at my school and was once chosen to assist him with a trick on stage. Bobo passed away in 1996, but his works are still very influential in the world of magic today.
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.
For those that were in Texarkana for Christmas 2000 and the day after will never forget the sights and sounds of the city after the historic Ice Storm that basically shut down a large part of the Ark-La-Tex region.
Employees, diners, and the restaurant owners themselves were surprised on Christmas Eve day when they showed up at local favorite, Bodine’s All-American Diner at 2525 East Street to find that the locks on the doors had been changed, and the restaurant is now “out of business”.
The Texarkana Texas Police are investigating the theft of an automatic teller machine from the Red River Credit Union location on University in Texarkana Texas. Thieves used equipment stolen from a nearby construction site to aid in the robbery.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is searching for Jucquian Tyson, and Keanu White in connection to recent auto thefts. Subsequently, the two stolen vehicles were used in an attempt to rob a local pawn shop.
The entire community is mourning the death of corrections officer Lisa Mauldin in an attack by an inmate at the Miller County Detention Center. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office has released the planned route for the funeral procession.
The Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department along with other agencies responded to a call for an out of control grass fire near the Lantz Lurry Juvenile Detention Center at 19th and the Loop. Firefighters quickly gained control of the fire.
Most people on social media in this area know him as your onsite reporter Craig Jenkins for his KSLE News & Weather, or maybe as Roscoe the Mechanic that prefers the Newport 1000’s. He’s a funny guy with a big heart and for the last couple of years, he has been known to locally spread some Christmas cheer… and some money!
Anglers know that the colder weather make the Crappie bite, and hopes are that on January 14, 2017 they will be biting for the first annual Crappie Tournament hosted by the Maud Volunteer Fire Department.
The 14-year-old Miller County boy injured in an accidental shooting on Monday Night has died.
Around 3:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon a major wreck on Interstate 30 slowed traffic in the westbound lane near Kings Highway. The wreck is now cleaned up and traffic should be moving normally soon.
Arrangements have been made for the funeral services of slain Miller County Corrections Officer Lisa Mauldin. Mauldin died from her injuries in an attack by an inmate at the Miller County Detention Center on Sunday.
The Ark-La-Tex 100 Club has stepped forward to assist the family of slain Miller County Corrections Officer Lisa Mauldin, with a donation of $15,000 to aid with any needs the family may have. C.O. Lisa Maulding was killed on Sunday at the Miller County Detention Center.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is seeking information leading to the identification of these suspects in a recent spree of vehicle break-ins in the area of 40th and Colorado Streets. Take a look at the security camera video and see if you can recognize any of these suspects.
A local 14-year-old boy was critically injured in an accidental shooting on Monday night. The teen was airlifted to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport in critical condition. The incident is under investigation.
Texarkana Imports is a group of automotive enthusiasts that focus on import vehicles. Recently the group decided to get in on the “Mannequin Challenge” and produce a video, but the project grew into even more with help from local law enforcement officers. Check it out…
There is a lot of talk about a new shopping center development in Texarkana that will be called “The Market at Waggoner Creek”, and part of the proposal calls for a 40,000 square foot Burlington Store.
Tramell Hunter, 27, is the inmate accused of attacking two female correctional officers at the Miller County Detention Center. One officer died from her injuries and another is in serious condition at a hospital in Little Rock. Hunter appeared this morning before Miller County Judge Wren Autrey.
Sunday afternoon two female corrections officers at the Miller County Detention Center were attacked by an inmate. Officer Lisa Mauldin died from her injuries and Officer Demaris Allen was transferred to a hospital in Little Rock. Her latest condition is unknown.
I do love looking at the photos of the joy in the faces of kids telling Santa Claus what they hope for on Christmas morning. The folks at Phone Pros, Excel ER and Amber Fenix Photography teamed up with the top Elf to take some great photos!
The November stats accident and citation stats released by the Texarkana Texas Police Department includes the top 5 roadways for accidents, the top intersections for accidents and more details.
A new Paralegal Course planned for T.A.M.U. in January.
Severe thunderstorms turning to freezing rain, sleet and snow are possible in our weekend forecast from the National Weather Service in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Escape to Bliss Spa will be hosting an open house event on Thursday, December 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., located at 3502 Richmond Road in Texarkana, Texas.
For some, Christmas and the Holiday Season can bring on more than just ‘Holiday Blues” it can be a sad and lonely time. The good people at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church open their doors and hearts for a special service for those having a hard time.
The Texarkana Texas Police are alerting the community to a phone scam reported to them this morning, where a person claimed to represent “Texarkana Police” and was seeking a credit card number to bond a relative from jail.
Join Texarkana FYI and Santa Claus for the Community Christmas Party hosted by Phone Pros and Excel ER on Gibson Lane this Saturday, December 17th from 2pm to 5pm.
Extra efforts will be made by local law enforcement agencies this holiday season to crack down on impaired driving by encouraging people to “plan while you can” and make arrangements for sober transportation.
Texarkana Texas City Council Member and Ward 3 Representative Tina Veal-Gooch has stepped down from her position leaving a position open on the Council. Those that may me interested in filling the seat can apply by submitting a letter of interest to the City Secretary.
Texas A&M University – Texarkana has recently been added to affordablecolleges.com’s list as one of the Nation’s most affordable and valued online Masters of Business Administration degree programs in the Country.