For the second year, the 2018 “Battle on the Border” fundraising event for the United Way of Greater Texarkana takes place at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in Texarkana on Saturday, September 29. This year;s show will feature the Fleetwood Mac Tribute group, The Sol Def Band.
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.
Texarkana Texas Police arrested Kaneicia Ellis, 26, after she was involved in a fight with another woman. The suspect allegedly went to retrieve a knife from her vehicle during the altercation. The victim was cut in the face and on the head and was treated for non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has set a new record with their Fall enrollments. For the Fall semester, a total of 1,563 students are enrolled, that is an all-time high in the school’s 53-year history.
A little after 8:00 am this morning, Nash City Fire Marshal Steve Rogers was injured when a pistol he was carrying discharged, striking him in the leg. Rogers was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle where he was treated and released.
A fun trip back in history, entertainment and fine dining are the plans for the “1st Annual Old town Victorian Soiree” scheduled for December 6, in downtown and hosted by Texarkana’s Old Town.
Miller County Investigators, along with assistance from the T.A.P.D. have made three arrests in the case of a stolen boat and other thefts in Miller County.
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.
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.