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.
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.
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.
Join Texarkana FYI at 4116 Gibson Lane, Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm with our friend Santa Claus and free professional photos being snapped by Amber Fenix Photography. This is our third year being involved with our friends from Phone Pros, Excel ER, and TXK Marketing, and it will be awesome!
Two suspects were arrested on Sunday evening for an attempted armed robbery at the Ellis Pottery store on Summerhill Road. Brandon Staggs, 25, and Toni Works, 34, have been charged with aggravated robbery and are being held at Bi-State with a $100,000 bond.
The Challenged Outdoorsman of America will be hosting White-tail Deer hunts for November 29 & 30 and December 1 & 2, 2018. There is room for 30 hunters, and here is the information you need to get someone registered.
Texarkana Texas Police have arrested a man and woman in an attempted armed robbery at Ellis Pottery on Summerhill Road. Brandon Staggs, 25, of Texarkana Texas, and Toni Works, 34, of Maud Texas are charged with Aggravated Robbery and were transported to the Bi-State Jail.
Not just a temp agency, our friends at Express Employment Professionals excel at finding the right candidates for a number of the area’s best employers. Here are the latest listings needing to be filled.
Many families are going through tough times, and even more so during the holiday season. The United States Marines have always made it their mission to make sure every good little boy and girl gets a nice new gift for Christmas, and here is how you can register for the program.
The Southwest Center located at 3222 W. 7th Street will be hosting the 10th Annual Seniors Day Out on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. There are lots of activities planned for a day of fun with live music, dancing, Christmas games and more.
Thanksgiving, a time when we reflect on all of the things we are grateful for, and most with a big meal. We have a few places listed here that will be feeding all that come on Thanksgiving Day.
There are a lot of good jobs available locally, and more being added all of the time. Take a look at this week’s listings from our friends at Express Employment Professionals.
The good people with Domestic Violence Prevention Inc. are seeking donations to help with the annual “Santa Store” to benefit local domestic violence victims and their families.
The Arkansas State Police will be leading an investigation in the in-custody death of Miller County inmate, Markeisha Montgomery, 25, of Texarkana, Arkansas. Montgomery was discovered unresponsive in her cell this morning. Attempts to resuscitate Montgomery were unsuccessful.
Something is brewing in downtown Texarkana. Mission Texarkana is brewing some of the best coffee beans in the world in downtown Texarkana. Mission Texarkana is the new venture raising funds for the job training and placement programs and is for sale now. Executive Director of Mission Texarkana, Cody Howard told us about the new coffee brand, It is so good and roasted with dignity by members of your local homeless community, Mission Texarkana Coffee made its official debut was at the 2018 Dine on the Line event and was a huge hit. People loved it. Now we are getting ready to…
There are some really good jobs available in our area and we want you to take a look at these listings and see if you may see a chance to better your future.
The rededication of the Korea-Vietnam Memorial on the corner of Stateline Avenue and 7th Street near downtown will take place at 6:30 pm on Monday, November 12 in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the building on the original monument. Check out these photos.
With Veteran’s Day coming up on November 11, many restaurants and businesses show their appreciation to our US Veterans with free meals or greatly discounted items and deals. We have a list of some of those that are participating here in Texarkana.
The folks at Healthcare Express has partnered with Klondike Academy for a new Tutoring and Educational Center in Texarkana.
The congregation of First Baptist Church Texarkana presented two checks totaling $5,000 to the Texarkana Texas and Arkansas “Shop with a Cop & Firefighter Program.
If you know of someone deserving of the award of TISD Distinguished Alumni, now is the time to submit a nomination. We have the nomination form and details on how you can do that here.
It is reported that Justin Jordan and Sammy Tinsley were taken into custody about 10:00 tonight. They were caught on the Texas side of Texarkana about a mile from the Community Corrections Center.
Ready to register for classes at UofA Hope-Texarkana? Registration has begun for Spring 2019 Classes.
In a video circulating on social media, police are seen being forced to fire two rounds from a JPX Pepper Gun in an attempt to arrest a man in the Emergency Room of Wadley Hospital
Members of the Crazy Horse family will be in Texarkana on Thursday, November 29, to sign copies of the book “Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior’s Life and Legacy”. The event is free to the public.
The 6th Annual Agent Barry Live United Bowl is scheduled for Saturday, December 1 at Razorback Stadium in Texarkana Arkansas. Tickets are on sale now at any Mil-Way Federal Credit Union location, the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce, and United Way of Greater Texarkana office.
Joseph Raymond Fine Art presents the 2nd Annual “7 Artists-1 Night Only!” Tonight, Thursday, Nov 1st from 5-9pm at The Omega Professional Building Downtown Texarkana (across from Regions Bldg).
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, so before you go to bed Saturday night November 3, be sure to set your clocks back one hour.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is working a fatal accident at New Boston Road and the Loop. One man was killed and his wife and four grandchildren seriously injured.
The Texas Department of Transportation will be resurfacing some area roads using a “Crumb Rubber” Asphalt mix made from grinding up old tires.
The Texarkana Texas Police are seeking assistance in identifying a man suspected of skimming ATM cards in the Texarkana area. The suspect has been able to use fake cards and has hit multiple accounts in the area.