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.
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.
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.
Stephanie Rice wowed audiences around the world with her recent performances on NBC’s The Voice. Stephanie will return to her hometown of Texarkana for a “Welcome Home Concert” at Scottie’s Grill on Friday, June 16.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police are seeking a suspect in a break-in at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta in downtown Texarkana. The man broke into the restaurant around 5:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. Can you recognize him in these photos?
The Miller County Sheriff’s Department has two men in custody after investigations into recent thefts, one in Garland and another near Fouke in Miller County. Dylan Thomas, 21, of Garland, Arkansas and Joshua Hanson, 36, of Fouke, Arkansas for residential burglary and theft of property.
Students at Texarkana’s Arkansas High School that participated in the concurrent credit program between Arkansas High School and UofA Texarkana to take college-level courses while still in high school have received their certificates of proficiency.
It is being reported that a Simms Texas house was leveled by an early morning explosion and tell us that two people were injured in the blast and have been transferred from Christus St. Michael’s in Texarkana to a burn center in Plano, Texas.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department will be out in force over the Memorial Day holiday weekend enforcing all traffic laws with extra attention to seatbelt use. ‘Click it or Ticket’ is a national seat belt campaign and will take place May 22 through June 4.
Victoria Brodski, 25, of Tulsa Oklahoma was only inside the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas less than 10 minutes on May 6 when she discovered a 2.65 carat gem that she has named the Michelangelo Diamond after the famed… Ninja Turtle!
The Texarkana Independent School District will be hosting a Basketball Camp for Girls that will be entering grades 3 through 9. The camp will be held June 19 and 20 at the Texas High School Tiger Center, 4001 Summerhill Road.
The all new Klondike Academy at the Sportsplex by Heathcare Express will be having an open house event on Thursday, May 11 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Come meet the director and staff, tour the all new facility, and get an idea of the new curriculum offered at Klondike Academy.
The Texas Association of Secondary Principals has selected two Texas High School seniors for their top state awards. Raga Justin for the All-State Academic Excellence Team and Ricky Cook is one of just 5 students in the state chosen for the Teens Serving Texas Award.
The senate has passed a bill, by a vote of 27 to 4, to end mandatory vehicle inspections in the State of Texas. The law will take effect in March of 2018 and change the law that has been in place since 1951.
Morriss Elementary School has been awarded one of the most prestigious and demanding academic awards that a Texas public school can receive. Morriss Elementary is one of only 727 public schools (out of 8,300) in Texas to be named a 2016 Scholar Honor Roll school.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department will be hosting a free Car Safety Seat Checkpoint on Thursday, May 11 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the C.V.S. parking lot at 3098 Stateline Avenue.
The Texarkana Arkansas District Court and the T.A.P.D will conduct a car seat exchange warrant amnesty period running from May 15th through May 26th, 2017. This could save someone a minimum of a $350 warrant fee!
The Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council will be hosting young artists of all ages this summer with Art Camps, Workshops, and Classes. Registration is required to participate. Space is limited, but registration for each camp ends the Friday before the camp starts.