The Miller County Office of Management has released information on the Phizer and Moderna COVID 19 vaccines allotted for the area. Here is information on the schedule of vaccinations, locations, and more.
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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.
The Bowie County/Texarkana Texas Joint Operations Center has released an update on COVID 19 vaccination efforts and locations where the vaccines may be available in greater supply soon as more doses arrive in our area.
With Texarkana government computers still being held hostage with ransomware, some changes have been made on how you can make your payments. Take a look at the details here.
The annual Bridge City Chili Cook-off is happening on Friday, January 29 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This i.s the big fundraiser to benefit the Texarkana Homeless Coalition We get all of the information from our good friend Vashil.Fernandez with the City of Texarkana Texas.
Texarkana Texas Police report that a warrant for murder has been issued for Marques Jujaun Thompson, 20, of Texarkana, Texas. This is related to the shooting death of Nicholas Muldrow earlier today at the Oaklawn Village Shopping Center. Thompson has other felony warrants and is also wanted in Texarkana Arkansas.
Texarkana Texas Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place around 11:35 this morning in the parking lot of Oaklawn Village. The victim, identified as Nichlos Muldrow, 29, of Hope, AR. was shot multiple times before driving a short distance to the Whataburger parking lot on New Boston Road.
Do you have a chili recipe you would love to show off? Need a little extra cash to recover from the holiday season? Want to help an awesome cause?
Texarkana Texas Police are asking for help in locating Forrest Lavery West, 26, of Texarkana. He has not been heard from since Wednesday morning. He is 5’7″, 150 pounds, and has a tattoo that says “Faith” on his right arm. If you have any information please contact TTPD by calling 903.798.3876.
TTPD is currently working a hit & run investigation in the 2200 block of N. Stateline Avenue after a 35-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a white flatbed pickup truck believed to have been a Dodge. Police believe the driver may have struck the individual intentionally.
The colder the weather, the better the chili. We are going to find out who has the best chili in Texarkana on Saturday, January 30 at the Sportsplex by Healthcare Express. Do you make good chili? Prove it!
Over the weekend the Texas Department of Transportation will be treating area roadways in anticipation of icy roads, TxDOT will continue to treat roadways through the weekend and offer some winter driving safety tips here.
The Joint Operations Center has released information on COVID 19 vaccines available in the Texarkana area. Bowie County has been allocated 4,435 doses. Here are where you can get your vaccine.
It may seem sudden, but with everyone having to learn new ways to get it done, now is the time to get registered at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Extended registration hours on January 6 &7 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The Caddo Area Council BSA Cub Scouts & Scouts will be conducting a flag retirement ceremony at Camp Preston Hunt on Saturday, January 23. If you have a flag that is worn and in need of a replacement you are invited to attend the ceremony.
The Nash Texas Police Department is using a recent Ecstasy Bust to share information about the drug with local parents. Yes, that is a sock monkey imprinted on the tablets.
In the coming days, local bars will be closed, and area restaurants that had been operating at 75% capacity will scale back occupancy to 50% as COVID-19 hospitalizations in Trauma Service Area F have exceeded 15% of capacity for at least seven consecutive days.
Bowie County Sheriff Jeff Neal was sworn in this morning at the Bowie County Courthouse in New Boston, Texas by Judge Craig Henry. Sheriff Neal then administered the oath to the deputies of the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office.
The extremely invasive Giant Salvinia plant has been discovered in a number of patches on Millwood Lake. Arkansas Game and Fish is asking for the help of local outdoorsmen to help control and hopefully eradicate the plant before it is too late.
Texarkana Texas Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in the Chili’s parking lot near Central Mall. Jermaine Aldridge, 31, of Texarkana Texas was found lying dead between two cars from a gunshot wound.
The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce has announced the new board of directors for 2021. Jennifer Harland, has been chosen as the 2021 Chairman of the Board. See the complete list here.
Not sure who all buys into the black-eyed pea tradition for “luck”, but after this last year, it surely couldn’t hurt. Here are some local restaurants that are expected to be open on New Year’s Day. A bigger selection than Christmas, but hours are probably going to vary.
Texarkana Texas Police and other local law enforcement agencies responded to the Texarkana Chili’s location on a shooting call. Upon arrival, officers discovered a gunshot victim in the parking lot. The victim in his early 30s was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports that two men seen as suspects in the murder of Chase Aaron Porier at a residence on Forest Circle in Bowie County have been arrested. Kristopher Allen Fate Wilson, also known as “Flip,” and Brandon Lasuan Parkman are both in the Bi-State Jail with Capital Murder charges, among others.
Bowie County Investigators report that an arrest has been made in the murder of Chase Porier. The victim was allegedly robbed of marijuana before being shot to death. Police have arrested Kristopher Allen Fate Wilson, also known as “Flip,” for the crime. A second suspect is still being sought.
Many like to celebrate the New Year with fireworks and many vendors have their stands up and selling already. On top of the whole “don’t blow your hands off” or “start a wildfire”, this year we want to keep in mind all of the guidelines we need to follow to help slow down the spread of COVID 19.
Bowie County Investigators are seeking information on a weekend murder in the 100 block of Forest Circle. Bowie County deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Forest Circle Texarkana, Texas on Sunday evening for a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, deputies located Chase Aaron Porier dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
A highlight for Christmas 2020 was the “Christmas Tree Village” in downtown Texarkana at Crossties. In a fundraiser for the Hold on to Your Britches Foundation, 96 trees were sold to area businesses, organizations, and civic clubs. Here are the results of hundreds of votes that were cast by the many visitors.
A Texarkana man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on South Bishop Road around 4:20 this morning. Joshua Kendricks, 29, was taken to Christus St. Michael where he is currently in critical condition.
The National Weather Service Bureau in Shreveport Louisiana reports that the Texarkana radio transmitter for National Weather Service information is currently out of service. Technicians are searching for the problem.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that Jacob Keister, 46, of Texarkana is in critical condition at Christus St. Michael Hospital. An investigation continues and no citations have been issued.