Detective Tabitha Smith has been named TTPD 2020 Officer of the Year. Congratulations to Detective Smith with great appreciation for her service and dedication to the safety of our community.
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.
There are still some details to work out, with construction around the post office and such, but the 2020 Veteran’s Day Parade is scheduled for downtown on Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 am and line up at 10:00 am.
Law enforcement officials in McCurtain County have identified the female remains discovered in the Red River by Texas DoT employees on October 13 near the Highway 259 Bridge. She has been identified as Leiann Gaulden, 51, of Haworth Oklahoma.
The Bowie County Family Health Center at 902 W. 12th Street will be offering free COVID 19 testing through the end of the year. Testing is available to all regardless of residency in Bowie County.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office has sent a media release from the Arkansas Department of Corrections regarding the COVID -19 related death of an inmate at a Texarkana, Texas hospital.
The latest COVID 19 numbers from our local health authorities. Bowie County currently reports a total of 1,653 positive cases, 1,148 recoveries, and 75 deaths. Miller County reports a total of 1,050 positive cases, 877 recoveries, and 13 deaths. Cass County reports 461 total cases, 403 recoveries, and 21 deaths.
Applying pesticides requires education and training to assure safe and effective use. If you are interested in obtaining a license or if you need to renew an existing one, a class is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2020, at Riggs Cat Equipment Sales and Rentals, 2400 Trinity, Texarkana, Arkansas, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
We are familiar with the area chili cook-offs, BBQ, and such, but on this Sunday, October 25, Redbone Brewery on Texas Boulevard will be hosting the “All-star Spaghetti Cook-off”.
The Texarkana Texas Police are seeking information that will lead to the identities of the suspects in the grey charger that fired multiple shots at a family’s vehicle as they were passing thru Texarkana on their way to vacation. The suspect vehicle is a grey Charger with paper tags.
We had a chance to talk to Ms. Ina McDowell about this year’s Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade in downtown Texarkana. When asked, she exclaimed, “It’s Happening”! However, with pandemic planning, the 2020 parade is going to be different.
Saturday night, October 17, Red-dirt recording stars “Jason Boland & the Stragglers” will be appearing at 67 Landing celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album “Pearl Snaps”. With new ownership and management, 67 Landing will continue to be a premier venue in Texarkana for some of today’s hottest acts.
If you or someone you know is interested in education for a new career but struggling financially, now is the time to apply for the free Fall CNA nurse aide training class with Mission Texarkana Inc. You must have applications in by October 20, 2020.
Of the different “Lists” Texarkana has been included in, this is one we feel is pretty accurate. Texarkana has been listed by Kiplinger as one of the Top 25 cheapest cities to live in. Other than what seems like really high rent, from our experience costs are less here. Take a look at the entire list.
Texas songwriter and recording artist Granger Smith is set to perform in downtown Texarkana on November 7. Smith along with his alter ego, Earl Dibbles Jr., will be appearing at Crossties on Saturday, November 7 and tickets are on sale now.
As construction to widen interstate 30 in Texarkana gets underway, just expect a mess. Here are some changes to be looking for during the week of October 11.
New Boston Texas Police are investigating a case where a 22-year-old woman has died after an attacker cut her unborn baby from her womb. The infant also died. Bowie County officials report that a female suspect in this case has been arrested in Oklahoma.
A Texarkana man has been arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. Austin Lindsey has been booked into the Bi-State Jail and bail has not yet been set. Police caught up to Lindsey after he was seen doing donuts in the Walmart parking lot.
Byron Minter, Superintendent for Hooks Independent School District, has sent a letter to parents and students of the district explaining that remote learning will be discontinued and all students should return to classes on October 14 for face to face learning.
The suspect in a recent hit and run incident that left a 51-year-old victim in serious but stable condition after having to be airlifted to a Little Rock hospital for his injuries has been arrested after turning himself into authorities after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Free testing for COVID 19 will be provided to all at the Texarkana-Bowie County Family Health Center located at 902 W. 12th Street in Texarkana Texas. Free testing will be offered Monday- Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
October 9 thru 11, 2020 the Four States Fairgrounds will host “Lucky Dog 2020” barrel racing with some of the fastest ladies on the circuit will be racing the clock for the $8,700 in added money and of course, the big buckles and saddles. Spectators get in for free!
Texarkana Texas Police arrested Jimmy Lyons and he is in jail facing burglary charges. Lyons was discovered in the home when the owner returned unexpectedly. She called the police and they found Lyons hiding in the woman’s bathroom.
On Saturday, December 19, 2020, the Perot Theatre goes “Frozen” with their Perot Holiday Traditions. There will be showings of the Frozen movies, vendors, Santa himself, and a 100% chance for snow on Main Street.
Police are seeking information on the location of a missing person from Texarkana. Mr. Charlie Lambert, 71, left his daughter’s apartment on College Drive about 7:30 Thursday night, and she hasn’t seen him since. He has not been to his home in Waldo, AR either.
The Texarkana Texas Police are searching for information that will lead to the identity of the person responsible for this case of animal abuse. The suspect’s vehicle was caught on camera.
These are the latest COVID 19 numbers released by our local health authorities. Bowie County reports a total of 1,345 positive COVID-19 cases, with 71 deaths. Cass County has a total of 375 cases with 299 recovered and 15 deaths. Miller County reports a total of 810 positive cases, 751 recoveries, and 10 deaths.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating another case of an ATM theft, or this time an attempted theft. Police arrested Reginald Cole of Missouri City, Texas but several other suspects were able to evade arrest after trying to rob the ATM at the Texar branch on Richmond Road.
Our friend David Peavy is making progress on his latest project in downtown Texarkana, “The Texarkanan”. Work continues on the old Texarkana National Bank Building. David recently gave a tour and here’s the video.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect in a Tuesday afternoon homicide in the College Hill area. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Justin Petty, 35, contact TAPD’s Criminal Investigation Division at (903) 798-3154 or CrimeStoppers at (903) 793-STOP.
Texarkana Arkansas Police are currently investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Texarkana Arkansas. Police are searching for the suspect, one Justin Howard Petty, 35. If you have any information call TAPD at 903.798.3154 or CrimeStoppers at 903.794.STOP.