Since long before I have been alive, Dirt Track Racing has been huge in our area. As I kid I remember going out to the Speedbowl, and Stateline Speedway, and now for Saturday night dirt track racing, it is Texarkana 67 Speedway.
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 Texarkana Arkansas Police Department SWAT team responded to the Ambassador Inn on Stateline Avenue Tuesday night. Officer initially responded to a welfare call and found that the situation had quickly escalated to a shots fired situation. One suspect was arrested and faces multiple charges.
The family of Harry Parker, 74, of Texarkana, Texas report that their father has been found safe at a hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mr. Parker had left his home Sunday morning to go to the riverboats in Shreveport and Bossier and never returned home.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is calling for Texans to remain alert behind the terrorist bombing in Manchester England on Monday night. The D.P.S. also invites you to connect with their iWatch Program either through their website or their mobile app.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is seeking information that may lead to the location of Harry Parker, 74, of Texarkana, Texas. Family report that he left to go to Sam’s Town in Shreveport on Sunday morning and has not been seen or heard from since.
Member of the Texarkana College Board of Trustees has appointed longtime educator George Moore to fill the Place 7 At-Large vacancy created when Terry Taylor resigned from the position in April of 2017.
The Carry the Load Relay project’s East Coast team will be passing thru Texarkana as they make their way to meet the West Coast Team in Dallas Texas on Memorial Day Weekend. The public is invited to come out and participate as the crew makes their way through town.
An 18-wheeler hauling watermelons was making the turn onto St. Michael Drive from Richmond Road when it is believed the load shifted rolling the big rig over onto it’s side blocking traffic while officials cleaned up the mess.
Deputies with the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call at 11:54 Sunday night in the 900 block of County Road 4106. There, deputies discovered one man dead from a gunshot wound.
In an effort to show appreciation to all of our area first responders, Dr. Matt Young at Texarkana Emergency Center has organized a special treat by partnering with area McDonalds restaurants to provide free meals to first responders on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
The Miller County Health Unit will be hosting a “safeTALK Sucide Alertness Training” seminar on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. This program is designed to help individuals be more aware of signs, and intervene to help persons with suicidal thoughts. Must register for this program early as space is limited.
The Wynn-Price Plantation Society will be hosting a primitive Civil War Living History Camp June 2 – 4 at the Historic Wynn-Price Plantation grounds in Garland Arkansas. The camp will feature living history demonstrations and this year is the first that the reenactment community has been invited for demonstrations throughout the weekend.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has received a $10,000 donation from Ronald McDonald Charities for the Kids’ College Programs. Kids’ College is a unique educational summer camp for students entering 1st through 6th grades.
The southwest leg of the Special Olympics Summer Games Torch Run will begin on Tuesday 23, 2017, at 9:00 am, starting from the Arkansas Wal-Mart parking lot, at 133 Arkansas Blvd. Texarkana Arkansas Officers will run over 18 miles before handing over the torch to the Hope Police Department.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has now arrested a second person charged with Aggravated Robbery in connection with the robbery attempt on Magnolia Street that left an 18-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds.
The 21st annual Veteran’s Information Fair will take place this Saturday, May 20 at the Texas Elks Lodge #2771 at 3702 New Boston Road from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm and is open to the public. This event is beneficial to all Veterans and is presented by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #278.
Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas and TexAmericas Center invite the public to attend a Community Presentation by Foote Consulting Group on Friday, June 2nd at the Texarkana Convention Center. The presentation will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start time to enjoy a light breakfast and coffee service.
The Challenged Outdoorsmen of America Arkansas Chapter will be hosting the annual youth fishing derby at Bobby Ferguson Park in Texarkana Arkansas this Saturday, May 20, 2017. Registration begins at 8:30 am and the fishing begins at 9:00 am.
Express Employment Professionals of Texarkana has made a donation to the University of Arkansas Hope – Texarkana Foundation. The donation comes from their recent Leadership Live Simulcast Conference.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is seeking information on Michael Gray, 19, of Texarkana Texas. No charges have been filed on Gray in the shooting death of Drake Griffith, 18, but police believe he may have critical information important to the investigation.
Movies in the Park return this Thursday, May 18 with the Disney Pixar feature “Finding Dory”. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, and some skeeter spray, and enjoy the summer Movies in the Park series. The City of Texarkana Parks and Recreation Department will host the series at Spring Lake Park. Movies will start usually between 7:45 pm and 8:00 pm. This summer season is an animation celebration. Thursday, May 18 – Finding Dory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tkLUap7oGQ Thursday, May 25 – Secret Life of Pets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ4WBlveGfw Thursday, June 1 – Moana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKFuXETZUsI Thursday, June 8 – Sing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYHBD9RF2dk
The investigation into the overnight shooting on Magnolia Street that left an 18-year-old man dead has led to the arrest of Joshua Cassidy, 37, of Texarkana, Texas on weapons and drug charges.
“Tails Fur Tails” is a crawfish boil event designed to raise funds for area animal rescue groups and their efforts. Cash and Pet Food donations will be accepted. Great food, music and lots of fun with a Crawfish Eating Contest, a Pet Costume Contest and more at Bank of the Ozarks on Summerhill Road Friday at 4:00 PM.
The Texarkana Texas Police are investigating an overnight shooting that claimed the life of Drake Griffith, 18, of Texarkana. Investigators believe it was a robbery attempt gone bad. One robbery suspect is still on the loose, and one resident of the home has been arrested and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Marijuana.
Attention Gearheads, Car Junkies and fans of all things power, the Church on the Rock Memorial Day Weekend Car Show takes place on Sunday, May 28 from 11 am to 2 pm at 1601 Mall Drive in Texarkana, Texas.
The Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday night at 4423 E. Broad just before midnight. At first, firefighters believed that a person was still inside, but it was discovered the man had made it out of the building but was seriously burned and suffered smoke inhalation. Richard Vanderbilt, age 65, of Texarkana died from his injuries on Sunday afternoon.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department are reporting that they have arrested and charged Charles Harvey, 51, with Commercial Burglary and Theft of Property in the break-in that occurred at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta in downtown Texarkana.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team recently completed a unique week long specialty training program at Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen, Texas. The focus of the training was in the planning and carrying out of high-risk arrest operations ranging from hostage rescues to barricaded persons and other scenarios.
The 2017 Heartwalk takes place Saturday morning from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana Texas. The Annual Heartwalk is hosted by the American Cancer Association of Arkansas.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that a single vehicle crash on Highway 67 in Texarkana claimed the life of Morgan Kyle Seals, 26, of Maud, Texas. An investigation into the accident will continue.