The 2016 Live United Bowl sponsored by local insurance agent Dean Barry takes place Saturday, December 3rd at Razorback Stadium in Texarkana Arkansas. This year’s NCAA Division II match-up puts the Southern Arkansas University Muleriders against the Texas A&M – Kingsville Javelinas. Here is a preview of the excitement to come for 2016!
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.
We had the opportunity to observe and participate in the current Texarkana Texas Police Department “Police Experience” program. With mock traffic stops, the Laser Sight “Judgement Training System”, and live fire exercises with simunition… this is NOT a run of the mill Citizen’s Police Academy, this is SO much more!
The Fine Arts Club at University of Arkansas Hope – Texarkana have been hard at work putting together care packages for U.S. Service Members serving overseas. The students were able to put together 37 packages for troops in Afghanistan, and other locations.
Texarkana Texas Police have issued warrants in connection to Sunday’s shooting at the Tri-State Motel in the 800 block of 7th Street. One for Casey Paul-Aaron Williams, 21, of Garland City Arkansas and another for Hope Ashley Huffman, 24, of Atlanta, Texas.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is seeking information that will assist in solving a burglary that took place at the AT&T Store located at 25 Richmond Ranch Road. Take a look at the video.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has begun a new program to aid in the investigations of serious crimes in the Texarkana Area with an innovative new program with local residents and businesses using private security camera systems.
Texas High School Principal Brad Bailey has been named a finalist for “Texas High School Principal of the Year” by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals. Bailey is the Region VIII Outstanding Principal of the Year, and with that Bailey moves on for consideration at the state level.
Mother Earth Pools & Spas in Texarkana Texas is the area leader in satisfied customers with their line of Hot Springs Spas. In business since 1997, Anne and Maury Taylor are your local pros for inground pools, hot tub spas, above ground pools and accessories.
Construction has begun at the Nash exit from Interstate 30 on a new mega-store convenience center that will offer multiple choices to diners with brands like Golden Chick, Dunkin Donuts, Texas Best Smokehouse and Steak ‘n Shake.
The new Dirt Cheap Store opens for business in Texarkana on Wednesday, November 16! The new 35,000 square foot store is located in the old K-Mart Plaza at 5001 North Stateline Avenue. Just in time for holiday shopping, customers can always find some unique bargains at Dirt Cheap, with savings of 30% to 90% off.
Veterans Day is on Friday, November 11, 2016, and many local restaurants and businesses are offering freebies or discounts to show appreciation to American Military Veterans. We have a list of many that are offering special deals for Veterans and active duty military. We will be updating the list as needed.
The Texas A&M – Texarkana Women’s soccer team is moving up in the RRAC Women’s Soccer Tournament. The Lady Eagles will now take on the #2 seed University of St. Thomas in Houston on Thursday, November 10.
Adult students in Bowie and Cass counties now have an option to move them through the process of getting a G.E.D. at a much quicker pace with their accelerated learning program.
Officials with the Liberty Eylau School District posted information on social media warning parents of a new threat that could be spreading to our area, referencing an email warning received from Law Enforcement. Gummy candies infused with the same chemicals in synthetic marijuana, and other drugs are a big concern.
Dr. Randall Glass, with Fowler Eye Care and Ashdown Eye Care, has been named Ouachita Baptist University Alumni of the Week.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department are searching for an individual believed responsible for a robbery at the Wendy’s Restaurant parking lot off of Stateline Avenue.
New Boston Texas Police have a warrant for Kenji Lamont Easter, 38, of DeKalb TX. charging him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after an overnight shooting left one man in intensive care at a local hospital.
Laderick Johnson, 21, of Texarkana Texas turned himself in this morning to authorities at the Bi-State Jail where he was arrested and booked into custody with a first degree murder charge.
UPDATE: Aaliya has made contact with her mother and is safe. The Texarkana Texas Police Department is seeking information that may lead to the location of a missing teenage girl, Aaliya Perry, 17, of Texarkana Texas.
The Texarkana Police are searching for Laderrick Travelan Johnson Jr., 21, of Texarkana, Texas. Johnson is wanted for Murder 1st degree in connection with the shooting death of Leroy Davis Wednesday night.
Texarkana will soon be getting a “Planet Fitness” known as the “judgement free zone”. The gym will be located on Robison Road in Texarkana Texas.
There is a new website to recognize “Texarkana’s Favorites”. From Favorite Place to Have a Beer, and Favorite Place for Pizza to Favorite Place for Yoga. Check out some of the categories, and nominate your Favorite!
With news of “The Electric Cowboy” closing it’s doors for good, many are reflecting on their memories of the popular night spot. Before there was “the Cowboy”, many remember the “Pines Country Club & Pizazz”. A friend emailed me some videos from the early 80’s, so for a real flashback, watch!
Applications for the 2017-2018 Kindergarten class at Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering School are being accepted now through Friday, December 16.
The Texarakana Arkansas Police Department responded to a shooting call at the Beechdale Apartments at the intersection of County and 24th Street around 11:30 p.m., where a man was discovered dead from a gunshot wound.
It’s being reported that after 18 years operating as “The Electric Cowboy” in Texarkana Arkansas. The popular dance and party spot will be closing the doors at the end of business this Saturday night November 5.
Groundbreaking took place today at TexAmerica’s Center for Expal USA, an ammunition manufacturer that is a subsidiary of Spanish defense company Expal Systems S.A.. The company signed a 10 year lease to operate at the center in June of this year.
Morgan Angerbauer was only 20 years old and sick when she died on the floor of a Bi-State Jail cell. The nurse on duty was arrested and charged with misdemeanor negligent homicide in Miller County, Ark. The local newspaper has published video footage of the horrific events the led to Morgan’s death on YouTube.
Just down the road in East Texas is a Christmas Wonderland in Lights, Santa Land is located in Tyler and is open for the 2016 – 2017 Season!
An Amber Alert has been issued for 10-year-old Kayla Gomez. She is four foot tall and weighs 90 pounds. She was last seen at the Bullard First Assembly Church last night about 7:30.