If you or someone you know is struggling financially, or in a dead end job, now is the time to apply for the first free CNA training class of the year with Mission Texarkana Inc.
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.
UPDATE: 7:00 PM, 01/12/2019 – Mylee has been found safe. The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating 10-year-old Mylee J’Lenn Smith. Mylee was last seen on the night of 1-11-19 at approximately 10 P.M. at her residence on FM 3098 Maud, TX. If you have any information about Mylee’s location, please contact the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office at 903-798-3149 or call 911.
The 16th Annual Phantom Ball to benefit Temple Memorial Rehabilitation Center takes place on Saturday, January 26 at Northridge Country Club. The theme for the 2019 Ball is “Dancing with the Stars”.
The Oaklawn Rotary Club held a luncheon to award 11 area non-profits grant donations raised from their annual draw-down event held in October of 2018.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested Devion Henson and charged him with burglary of a building after a break-in at Colonial Cleaners on Robison Road.
The Texarkana Texas Police are investigating a suspicious death of Anthony Ray Mathis, 54, of Texarkana Texas on January 4. His body left in the lobby of Randy Sam’s Homeless Outreach Shelter on Fourth Street.
Saturday, December 12, 2018, the Texarkana Museums System will be hosting “Musical Highlights Bus Tours” of Texarkana. From Ragtime to Boogie, and from Blues to Rock, learn about musical roots of the region this weekend.
Corporal Clayton McWilliams was severely injured in a highway crash while responding to a call to an accident involving a log truck on Highway 71. McWilliams has now been transferred to UAMS in Little Rock.
Arkansas State Trooper Clayton McWilliams is being treated at Christus St. Michael Hospital for injuries he received after his vehicle hydro-planed on Highway 71 at the Wilton Arkansas City Limits, his unit left the roadway and struck a tree.
Sunday, February 10, 2019, the Texarkana Regional Chorale presents Soulfest at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center – John Thomas Theatre. Some fantastic talent is scheduled to perform. Admission for this event is free, but donations will be accepted.
The 2019 Bridge City Project Chili Cook-off happens on Friday, January 25 in downtown Texarkana from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. There will be awards for “Best in Texarkana”, “Best Theme/Booth Decoration”, and “People’s Choice”.
How about a new job in this new year? Express Employment Professionals has some great positions they are seeking to fill with some of the regions best employers. Take a look at some of these openings.
The United Way of Greater Texarkana has announced that the 2018 Agent Barry Live United Bowl earned the organization a donation of $12,000.
Brian Smith of Texarkana Texas was driving northbound on Kings Highway between 59 & 67 around 9:45 am when he collided with a westbound Union Pacific Train. Smith was transported to St. Michael Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A Texarkana Arkansas Police Officer was struck and injured by a vehicle as he was investigating another auto accident that involved a TAPD Squad Car. Officer Mason Shepherd was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on East Street and was transported to St. Michael Hospital.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a large theft of equipment, ATV’s, trailers and more. Investigators are asking the public if they may have any information that could lead to solving this crime.
Texarkana Arkansas Mayor Ruth Penney Bell made a farewell post to the citizens she has served. She wrote this after attending her final meeting as Mayor.
Two Texarkana Arkansas Police Department officers traveling to their recent graduation from the Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Camden, Arkansas, after 13 weeks of training, are being praised for their bravery and quick thinking that saved a woman from her vehicle that was trapped in flood waters.
We are thrilled to report that our friend, Kevin Schutte has been appointed to the position of acting police chief of the Texarkana Texas Police Department effective December 29. 2018.
Texarkana Texas Police have arrested a suspect in the theft of a 2018 Ford Expedition from the Arkansas side. The owner accidentally left their garage open overnight on Monday and the vehicle was stolen. The owners shared the information on Facebook and police found the vehicle just before midnight on Tuesday.
Most everybody loves festive Christmas parties, and the games that come along with it. The laughter and sometimes screaming during those white elephant gift parties can be a lot of fun, here are some ideas you may not have seen before.
The 34th Annual Main Street Texarkana downtown Christmas Parade took place on Monday, December 4, and drew record crowds for the always festive event.
The good folks at one of the region’s newest and quickly becoming favorite Christmas attraction, “Season of Lights” will be kicking in for Mission Texarkana by having donation buckets and accepting donations tonight, Tuesday, December 4, 2018. They will also be collecting food for The Mission on Friday, December 21.
First Assembly of God Church located at 3401 W. 7th Street will host their annual Drive-thru Live Nativity on Friday, December 7 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturday, December 8 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Saturday, December 1 was a beautiful day, sunny and warm, and a huge turnout for our 3rd Annual Community Christmas Party with a very special guest, Santa Claus, and these are just some of the sweetest pics. When you find yours, tag it.
It is time for the 34th Annual Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade in downtown Texarkana. The theme for the 2018 parade is “My Favorite Christmas Memory”, and will feature more than 100 lighted floats.
We got a Facebook message with a list of some of the area Christmas Parades dates and times… and old Santa has a lot of hand waving coming up in the region.
It is time once again for the “Running of the Santas” in downtown Texarkana with the 5th Annual Santa Sprint 5K & Reindeer Run will take place Saturday morning on December 8, 2018.
The City of Hooks has sent a notice out to residents of Hooks Texas that advises boiling water before use. A utility crew hit another mainline and this notice is to remain in effect until further notice.
Officials with the City of Texarkana Texas are giving notice that Cowhorn Creek Loop Road will be closed from approximately 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 29 for drainage improvements. Here are the detour plans.