The Diamonds Council of the Girl Scouts of America have scheduled the 2016 Pink U Health & Wellness Event for October 22nd at Texarkana College. This event is not just for Girl Scouts, but for all girls between 5 and 18 years of age.
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.
If you want an easy transition to a beautiful green yard next spring, now is the time to take steps to make sure your lawn is properly winterized. The steps you take now to protect from the frost and cold to come will make the difference in how well your lawn bounces back.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is in trouble. Recent decisions by the Bowie County Commissioners regarding deputy pay and finances associated to the Sheriff’s Department will put many deputies in a financial crisis.
A new seafood restaurant will be opening in Texarkana at the location that was occupied by the recently closed Smashburger Restaurant at 121 Richmond Road. The Catch Restaurant should open in November.
The Nash Texas Police Department recently won a $3,000 award from TxDOT for their efforts to protect the community by participating in the Memorial Day Click it or Ticket program.
Friday September 2 and Saturday September 3 have been set aside for the 29th Annual POW/MIA Vigil at our local Korea/Vietnam War Memorial at 7th & Stateline, and hosted by the Texarkana Area Chapter #278 of the Vietnam Veteran’s of America.
Some of the recreational areas at Wright Patman Lake will be open this Labor Day weekend, but there is still a great deal of damage in most areas of the lake from the recent record setting floods.
We posted earlier about Blue Bell Ice Cream’s new Camo ‘n Cream recipe. A guest contributor went out to Walmart and picked some up to give a us a review.
Just in time for the hunting seasons, Blue Bell Ice Cream has come out with their special recipe Camo ‘n Cream. A mix of pistachio almond, milk chocolate, and cream cheese flavors that when mixed give a special camo look, but how does it taste?
Get ready for an old fashioned good time at the Ace of Clubs House with a “Southern Social & Draw-down” Thursday September 22nd. There will be food, drinks, that old fashioned southern charm, and a chance at $5,000 CASH!
Felony Fugitive Christopher Whistle has been captured at an EZ Mart Store on E. 9th Street in Texarkana Arkasnas and is in Police custody at this time.
UPDATE: LOCATED AND IS SAFE. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has issued a BOLO, (be on the lookout), for Cecile Bringham, 75yoa, last seen on August 31st, at 8:00am, leaving from CVS Pharmacy at 3908 North State Line Avenue.
More details are emerging from the early morning stabbing of a female TISD student on a school bus in Texarkana.
Texarkana Police are searching for LaJason Coakley in connection to the shooting at the Paradise Club in Texarkana Arkansas on August 20, 2016. He is considered armed & dangerous. If you have information on his location contact TAPD or Crimestoppers.
A student has reportedly been stabbed on a T.I.S.D. School Bus this morning just before 8:00 a.m.
A new Texas law designed to make it easier to call 911 emergency services from a commercial phone system goes into effect in Texas on Thursday September 1, 2016. Kari’s Law is named for Kari Hunt, who was stabbed to death in a Marshall, TX. hotel room in front of her 3 small children.
The Four States Fair and Rodeo Parade in downtown Texarkana is one of Texarkana’s oldest running traditions. Last week we reported the plans to move the parade to the Fairgrounds, The public spoke up, and we are pleased to report the Parade will remain a downtown tradition!
WWE Superstar John Cena put on a great show at the Four States Fairgrounds with WWE Monday Night event. Cena also made it a very special night for a local grandmother that takes her wrestling very seriously.
Last week T.T.P.D. turned to the public seeking the identity of a woman captured on surveillance footage at the Walmart store on New Boston Road. She has been identified as Charlene Johnson, 40, from Texarkana Texas and she is wanted for this crime and outstanding felony warrants from Bowie County.
It’s time for the 6th Annual Ark-La-Tex Comic Con 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday September 3 and Saturday September 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn located on South Cowhorn Creek Loop, in Texarkana, Texas.
Texarkana native Carl Finch, front man for the Polka band “Brave Combo” has officially been inducted into the International Polka Association Hall of Fame. Carl has been preaching Polka for almost 40 years, and truly deserves this honor.
It’s time for the annual Battle on the Border Football game between rivals Texas High and Arkansas High. The game takes place this Friday night, September 2 with kick-off at 8:00 p.m. at Tiger Stadium in Grim Park.
Locally owned, State Bank, has donated $50,000 to TAMU-T for a new Scholarship Program.
Texarkana Water Utilities has launched a new website that offers a number of interactive maps of Texarkana and the area… check it out!
Texarkana Texas Police are investigating an early morning crash on Summerhill Rd. that left one man dead from his injuries.
A break in a water main off of Highway 82 was being repaired over the weekend, when crews hit an improperly marked gas line. Crews had to come in and repair the gas line before work could get started on the water line only to find that the part to repair the break would need to be manufactured…
Texarkana Water Utilities reports that there has been a break in a 32 inch water main to a member city and will be shut down for repairs. TWU informed neighboring towns, and those communities are filling their water tanks to ensure no disruption in water services to residents.
A local man has gone missing and police are seeking information from anyone that may know where he is. William Wallace has been reported missing by his friends and co-workers at Hadaway Body Shop in Texarkana. Wallace has not been seen since Tuesday evening.
The M.C.S.O. and T.A.P.D. are searching for Pam Lewis for outstanding warrants and a failure to appear charge if you have any information, please contact the Miller County Sheriff’s Office at 870-774-3001.
After decades of going thru downtown Texarkana there are some big changes in store for the 72nd Four States Fair & Rodeo Parade for 2016. Instead of the traditional downtown route, the parade is moving to the Four States Fairgrounds.