The 6th Annual “Drawdown for a Hand Up” event to benefit the Randy Sam’s Outreach Shelter and those served will happen on Thursday, September 27 at the Elk’s Lodge located at 4701 Garland Avenue from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
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.
The organizers of Hypecon have teamed with Central Mall in Texarkana to bring us “Spookycon” on October 27 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, and is free to attend.
The 74th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo happens September 14 thru 23, and on Saturday, September 15 at 10:00 am the Four States Fair Parade will fill the streets of downtown Texarkana.
The University of Arkansas – Texarkana Licensed Practical Nursing program is now taking applications for admission.
Texarkana’s biggest event of the year is the Four States Fair & Rodeo, now in its 74th year. For 2018, the theme is “Fun Comes Home”. Here is everything you need to know to get the most out of this year’s Fair.
Comedian and internet sensation John Crist is scheduled to appear in Texarkana on Thursday, December 6. Crist brings his Being Human Comedy Tour to Heritage Baptist Church along with his cohorts Mike Goodwin & Aaron Chewning.
A recent traffic stop on Interstate 30 resulted in the discovery of 64 pounds of marijuana and the arrest of two Hispanic male suspects.
On Saturday, September 15, at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center there will be crashing and bashing with all of the excitement motorsports fans love with the 28th Annual Demolition Derby in conjunction with the 74th Annual Four States Fair.
Texarkana Police have arrested Jordan Galbert, 25, and charged him with injuring a disabled individual by striking the man in the face with a brick. Galbert is currently in the Bi-State Jail with a bond set at $75,000.
We love Chick-fil-A and think they have the best chicken in town. The Richmond Road store will be closing on September 6, 2018, to remodel the store and plan to have a re-grand opening in October.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that three suspects in the robbery of an ATM machine and the technician working on the machine have been arrested in Houston Texas.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged Steven Montoya Jr., 33, of Maud, Texas with Burglary of a Habitation, three counts of Burglary of a Vehicle and Evading Arrest. A woman called 911 and reported a man in her kitchen, and was able to grab her child and escape safely.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department arrested Donta Carson, 19, of Texarkana, Texas and a sixteen-year-old juvenile for Aggravated Robbery on Wednesday after allegedly robbing a woman as she sat in her car.
Bowie County Sheriff’s Department Investigators have arrested Gary Tanner Royal, 18, of Nash Texas and charged the suspect with four counts of sexual assault of a child.
With the kids getting ready to head back to class it is important to think… SAFETY. Here are some great tips from our friends at T.T.P.D.
Tuesday, August 7 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm Wadley Regional Medical Center will host their second annual breastfeeding celebration.
With school right around the corner, many parents look forward to the Tax-Free Weekend for those back to school clothes and supplies. Texas will be having their “tax-free” weekend from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12 and here are some details.
A great event for Mom’s getting kids ready for class is coming up on August 17, 201,8 at the Sportsplex on Richmond Road, it’s called the “Bags to School Mom Bash” with a lot of fun activities for Mom, and chances at a number of designer handbags.
The Temple Memorial Rehabilitation Center will be hosting their annual Drawdown & Casino night on Thursday August 2 at the Twin City Event & Conference Center located at 2101 Texas Boulevard in Texarkana, Texas.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is seeking information on two females that allegedly scammed a Walmart teller out of some Gift Cards.
The Miller County Sheriff’s Department reports that Zackery Rollins, 22, of Texarkana, Arkansas has been arrested and charged with breaking and entering and theft of property. Rollins’ bond has been set at $30,000.
Texarkana Arkansas Police report that Chad Jernigan, 41, of Texarkana Arkansas has been arrested in connection to a body discovered buried in a shallow grave in Jernigan’s backyard. Though awaiting positive ID from DNA or dental records it is believed it may be the remains of Richard York. York has been missing since July 2017.
Friday night’s Lunar Eclipse, or Blood Moon, will be the longest in a century. The eclipse is forecasted to last 103 minutes total. This coincides with Mars making the nearest pass of the Earth in 15 years.
Car enthusiasts with 4 States Drift recently held Summer Jam 2018 at the Four States Fairgrounds and the folks with Sky Lit Drones shot some pretty awesome video, check it out.
Construction is set to begin on the new Newk’s Eatery in Texarkana. The restaurant will be located on the corner of S. Cowhorn Creek and Mall Drive, at 3001 Mall Drive and owners plan to be open for business by December 1, 2018.
A Bowie County Deputy has been arrested and charged with Assault with Bodily Injuries and transported to the Bi-State Jail. Stephen Powell, 38, of Texarkana Texas is employed as a deputy/bailiff with the Bowie County Sheriff’s Department.
Work has begun on a new Taco Tico restaurant in Texarkana, located inside the building that housed “Subies Deli” at 4833 Texas Boulevard. Owners expect the restaurant to open in September.
Officials with Red River Army Depot will begin phase 2 of their restructuring plan with the layoff of more employees beginning August 31.
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State Police are investigating the in-custody death of an inmate. Anthony Corey Bradley, 47, of Texarkana, Arkansas was found unresponsive inside the Miller County Jail at approximately 5 pm on Sunday, June 8.
We are super excited to announce that Randall and Kim Baggett will be opening “Season of Lights”, a family-owned and operated drive-thru Christmas light park that will promote the Spirit of Christmas and create family traditions that will be located on I-30 at exit 198 in New Boston, Texas.