LaSalle Corrections has terminated its contract with Bowie County effective February 12, 2021. Sheriff James Prince reports that this was put into the budget for 2021 and incoming Bowie County Sheriff Jeff Neal will be overseeing operations at the jail facilities.
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.
Joe Dirt said, “Life’s a Garden, Dig it and make it work for ya”. The City of Texarkana Texas in partnerships with the Housing Authority of Texarkana Texas, the Rosehill Neighborhood Improvement Association, and the Believe in Beverly Neighborhood Association have built some new Community Gardens for all to use for vegetables, flowers, etc. and they look great.
What is most commonly referred to as “the plane at Spring Lake Park” was a source for a lot of imaginary flight for me as a kid. FYI shared the history of that particular aircraft in a previous post but happened across some video footage of these aircraft in flight.
Currently, in Bowie County, there are 635 active cases of COVID 19, with 108 active cases in Cass County, and 94 active cases in Miller County. For all COVID related questions or concerns visit coronatxk.org, or call the local hotline at 903.255.5560.
Well, the Hochatown Saloon was where it reportedly happened. Here is the reason that Granger Smith/Earl Dibbles Jr. won’t be playing small bars anymore, and more than likely will steer wide of Southeast Oklahoma altogether. He shares one of the craziest things that has ever happened to him in more than a decade of touring.
Currently, in Bowie County, there are 569 active cases of COVID 19, with 78 active cases in Cass County, and 119 active cases in Miller County. For all COVID related questions or concerns visit coronatxk.org, or call the local hotline at 903.255.5560.
We have seen a large increase in panhandling around the Texarkana area. Texarkana residents are caring and compassionate, but we want to make sure the help we are giving is doing some real good for those in need.
This Saturday, November 14 there is a day full of fun and entertainment for everyone in the family. Beginning at the 1894 Gallery with “Second Saturday Trade Day” and Nutcracker Extravaganza. The Veterans Parade will take place, the Friends for a Cause host “Rock Out Cancer” at Crossties.
Currently, in Bowie County, there are 557 active cases of COVID 19, with 77 active cases in Cass County, and 132 active cases in Miller County. For all COVID related questions or concerns visit coronatxk.org, or call the local hotline at 903.255.5560.
Currently, in Bowie County, there are 586 active cases of COVID 19, with 88 active cases in Cass County, and 139 cases in Miller County. For all COVID related questions or concerns visit coronatxk.org, or call the local hotline at 903.255.5560.
Wednesday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day in the United States. A day to honor those that have served our country. In appreciation, many businesses offer discounts, specials, and in some cases, freebies.
Atlanta Texas is going all out for Veteran’s Day this year with a special celebration planned from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm honoring all of our area heroes. We will also be honoring Mayor Travis Ransom who will be deploying again just after Thanksgiving, this time going to Afghanistan.
Beginning Wednesday, November 11 traffic on US 82 in Leary will be restricted to one lane while workers do bridge repairs over Leary Creek.
Currently, in Bowie County, there are 676 active cases of COVID 19, with 68 active cases in Cass County, and 157 cases in Miller County. For all COVID related questions or concerns visit coronatxk.org, or call the local hotline at 903.255.5560.
Here are the latest numbers released by our local health authorities. There are currently 604 active cases in Bowie County. Cass County reports 67 active cases. Miller County has 170 active cases.
Currently, with hospitals in the Texarkana area stretched to the limits, there are 592 active cases of COVID 19 in Bowie County. Cass County reports 59 active cases and Miller County reports 180 active cases. For any and all COVID related questions or concerns, please contact the local hotline at 903.255.5560.
From now through January 12, 2021, registration for spring classes at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is underway. Classes are planned to begin on Wednesday, January 11, 2021.
Officers with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, along with T.T.P.D., Miller County, A.P.D., and Homeland Security, recently conducted vice operations on North Stateline Avenue, which resulted in 29 arrests on charges from drugs, weapons, prostitution, and more.
It is terrible that this horrible disease has taken another from our community, Shon Matthews was a longtime paramedic with Lifenet and a mentor to many. His battle with COVID 19 has been documented on social media with friends showing support. We pray for all of them.
These are the latest COVID 19 numbers released by our local health authorities for the Texarkana area. Currently, there are 351 active cases in Bowie County, 82 active cases in Cass County, and 194 cases in Miller County.
In a season when so many of the large traditional events are being canceled or completely reorganized due to pandemic restrictions, we are really looking forward to this month’s Second Saturday Trade Days at the 1894 Gallery in downtown Texarkana, Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This one is going to be great.
The Texarkana Arkansas City Board of Directors will be addressing a proposal to repeal the A&P Tax for restaurants and hotels in the city in a meeting that will be at 4:00 pm this afternoon and can be viewed via Zoom.
There are currently 544 active cases of COVID 19 in Bowie County, 66 active cases in Cass County, and 162 active cases in Miller County. Currently, our Texarkana Hospitals are strained to capacity, and flu season is here. This is the latest information from the Texarkana Joint Operations Center. You can always visit coronatxk.org or call the local hotline at 903.255.5560.
We were fortunate to have an opportunity to meet with our Bowie County Health Authority, Dr. Matt Young, about the strain of the COVID 19 pandemic on Texarkana Hospitals, and “we are full”.
Congratulations to and much appreciation for Corporal Randy McAdams of the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department. Corporal McAdams has been named TAPD 2020 Officer of the Year. We are grateful for his dedication and service to our community.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports that ADC inmate Randy L. Baker, 37, will be facing aggravated assault/death charges in the killing of a fellow ADC inmate while both were being housed in the Bowie County Annex Jail located at 105 West Front Street Texarkana, Texas.
Authorities with the Texarkana Joint Operations Center will again be issuing daily updates as COVID 19 numbers in our are continue to grow. Total COVID 19 patients hospitalized in Texarkana is 69. 45 of those patients in a hospital are non-residents of Bowie County.
Yes, 2020 has been all the way twisted up, what with a global pandemic and all, but many local folks are searching out ways to still enjoy ourselves and stay safe this Halloween. Here are some events taking place in our area.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that the U.S. Marshals have arrested Alana Coleman, 38, a suspect in the Texarkana 2012 murder of Donald Ray Morris at the Redwood Apartments on 7th Street.
The annual “Four States Invitational Marching Competition”, hosted by Texas High School will take place this Saturday, October 24 at Grim Stadium in Texarkana. The competition will be from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. Because of pandemic restrictions, there will be a few changes you need to be aware of.