The Fishbowl at Texarkana on Arkansas Boulevard has suddenly closed their doors for good. The location at Millwood Lake will remain open.
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.
TTPD has arrested Jonathan Jackson, 52, of Texarkana Texas, early this morning for two counts of Burglary at the Westgate Car Wash. The suspect was found when he returned to the business to retrieve his beer that he left during the crime.
If you know of someone with a large antique collection and maybe have some character, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz want to pick their collection and put them on the popular History Channel Television Series, “American Pickers”, while the team is shooting episodes southwest Arkansas.
This Saturday, October 21, it is Video Game Mania 2 at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Texarkana Arkansas. This is the second VGM event hosted by Hypecon and Txk-Hot Sauce. This years event will also be live-streamed online.
Arkansas Game Wardens, Arkansas State Police, and the Miller County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of hunting violations. Officers ended up arresting and charging Tanner L Treadway, 24, of Doddridge, Arkansas for drug, weapon, and hunting violations. MCSO Press Release: The Miller County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 24-year-old Tanner L Treadway of Doddridge, Arkansas for drug, weapon, and hunting violations. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and the Arkansas State Police responded to an address in Doddridge, Arkansas after receiving information of various hunting violations. Upon arriving at the location officers found Tanner Treadway in possession of…
A few dozen protestors are in front of Texarkana’s Bi-State Justice Building today to protest a decision from the 6th Court of Appeals located inside the building. The protest stems from a land dispute case out of Gregg County Texas.
The Texarkana Arkansas have arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on October 5th on 35th Street in front of the Quill Creek Apartments. Warrants for two other juveniles are currently pending.
Join Texarkana FYI for the second annual community Halloween Party Saturday, October 28 at Phone Pros on Gibson Lane in Texarkana, Texas. This free community event will have lots to offer for some spooky family fun.
Join the Texarkana Down Syndrome Society as they host the 1st Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk and Fun Day on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Spring Lake Park.
An 18-year-old Texarkana man has been arrested and charged with rape. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brian Lane Pond, 18, on a charge of Rape. The age of the alleged victim is under 14 years of age.
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office reports that Michael Avila, 34, turned himself in at the Miller County Detention Center after being notified of a warrant for his arrest for Sexual Assault 4th Degree, a Class D Felony.
For 32 years and continuously growing, one of Texarkana’s most popular events and key fundraiser for the Junior League, the Mistletoe Fair begins at the Four States Fairgrounds on Friday, October 17 with 65+ vendors for 2017.
The Texarkana Texas Parks & Recreation Department has set aside Saturday, October 21 as Bringle Lake Wilderness Trail Clean-Up Day and are seeking volunteers to help clean up.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police arrested George Hayden Tong, 21, of Fulton, Arkansas at a Motel in Texarkana on a murder charge in the death of a 38-year-old woman in Nevada County Arkansas.
The Texas A&M University-Texarkana Alumni Association is hosting the 3rd Annual Eagle Chili Fest and Tailgate Party during Homecoming/Family Weekend this Saturday, October 14, on the University Center lawn of the A&M-Texarkana campus, 7101 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has issued a B.O.L.O. (Be on the Look Out) for information to find 17-year-old Spencer Martin.
As a fan, I believe Jamey Johnson to be one of the biggest talents in Country Music today. A voice that is pure country with lyrics of a life that all of us have lived. The singer-songwriter will perform at Scottie’s Grill on Friday, November 10.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has arrested Kenneth Brooks, 24, for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Amphetamine and Clonazepam) 2 counts, Fleeing, and endangering the welfare of a minor. Brooks left a 16-month-old child on the pavement when he ran from police.
A City of Texarkana Texas pickup truck was involved in an accident on N. Stateline when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a vacant brick home. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.
The City of Texarkana Texas will be hosting a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, October 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spring Lake Park.
The New Boston Texas Police Department is searching for Aundre Leron Walker, 37, to serve an arrest warrant on a sexual assault charge. If you have any information contact 911 or call the New Boston Police Department at 903-628-3771.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, together with the Miller County Sheriff’s Office, the DEA, and the Texarkana Arkansas School District will be collecting expired and unwanted prescription medications for safe disposal on Saturday, October 28, 2017.
An early morning crash involving a U.P.S. I8-wheeler has the eastbound lanes of I-30 closed in Texarkana at Central Mall. All traffic is being diverted to Mall Drive around the accident, and the flyover to eastbound I-30 at the Loop (Jarvis Parkway/369) is also closed.
The City of Texarkana Texas will host “Bark at the Park” next to the Kylee Sullivan Dog Park on Saturday, October 21 at Spring Lake Park to provide free 3-year rabies vaccinations for pets and free city registration for Texarkana, Texas residents.
TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana will host its first-ever Pink Fest Breast Cancer Awareness Festival on Friday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first floor of the University Center on the A&M-Texarkana campus, 7101 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas.
It’s time for the 26th annual Taste of Texarkana on October 17 with food from the area’s most popular restaurants, diners, bakeries and even food trucks. We have the current list, but there is still time to add more vendors.
TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana is gearing up for a fun-filled 2017 Homecoming Week, beginning Monday, Oct. 9, and ending Saturday, Oct. 14, with the Eagles women’s and men’s soccer matches against Louisiana State University Alexandria, beginning at 3 p.m. at Eagle Field on the A&M-Texarkana campus, 7101 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on 35th Street near Kilpatrick Elementary school just after students were released for the day.
The 2nd Annual Kick Ball for a Cause event is scheduled for Saturday, October 28 at Ed Worrell Memorial Park near North Heights Junior High School. All proceeds will benefit the 2017 Shop with a Cop program.
The Red River Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting Fields of Faith 2017 on Wednesday, October 11 at Pleasant Grove High School’s Hawk Stadium off of McKnight Road. The gates open at 6:15 pm and the program begins at 7:00 pm.