The Dragons return on Saturday, April 29 for the Second Annual Dragon Boat Festival at Bringle Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas to benefit the programs of Hands on Texarkana.
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 Miller County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting incident between a homeowner and an armed intruder at a residence on Miller County road 295,
Texarkana Arkansas Police have arrested a suspect accused of robbing Commercial National Bank in downtown Texarkana early Friday morning. The suspect has been identified as John Robert Keith Daugherty, a 33-year-old male, who holds a Texas Drivers License and an address in Azle, Texas.
Texas A&M-Texarkana will be offering an 11-week Ophthalmic Assistant/Optician training course that will prepare students with the necessary skills to begin a new career in the eye-care industry.
A man wanted on charges for failing to register as a sex offender and possession of child pornography was arrested today after a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 59 and Randall Road.
Texas DPS troopers, Bowie County Deputies, and K9 handlers from the Telford Unit in New Boston were able to capture a suspect that ran from a routine traffic stop earlier today. The Liberty Eylau Primary School went on lockdown, then to lockout status. Michael Basham, 29, of Aledo Texas was captured just after 2:00 p.m.
Texarkana’s Discovery Place Children’s Museum will be hosting a series of fun and interactive “Saturday Boredom Buster Workshops”. We have the schedule posted here!
Texarkana Police believe this is the suspect they are looking for in a case of hot checks being written at 3 different Walmart stores all in the same day. Do you recognize him?
The University of Arkansas-Cossatot Colts Rodeo Team will host NIRA competitors from across the Ozark region on Thursday, April 27 at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center in the 7th Annual UA Cossatot College Rodeo.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that a Cass County man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on county road 1841 six miles east of Bivins, Texas.
Texas A&M-Texarkana will host award-winning poet Dr. Jericho Brown for a poetry workshop and reading on Thursday, April 27. The workshop will get underway at 4 p.m. and the poetry reading is set for 6 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.
The Southern Indian singing group The Texas Connection will be returning to Texarkana for the 2017 Scout-O-Rama. The group performs at Pow Wows throughout Texas and Oklahoma, and will be performing at Spring Lake Park this weekend with multiple performances throughout the day on Saturday, April 22.
A new child care center with a focus on education is opening in Texarkana and is currently taking application for children 6 weeks of age to 12-years-old. Klondike Academy will open its doors to the public on Monday, June 5.
The University of Arkansas Hope campus will be hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University from June 4, 2017, to July 30, 2017, at Hempstead Hall in Hope Arkansas.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that Devonta Henderson, 25, of Texarkana Texas turned himself in to police and is being charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after a shooting on April 10 left a 14-year-old boy with a gunshot wound.
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the body found on I-49 near Fouke Arkansas is Kim Roberts. Mrs. Roberts had been reported missing. The missing persons case is officially closed.
Join us for a free community-wide Easter celebration on Saturday, April 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 4116 Gibson Lane in Texarkana, Texas. There will be bounce houses and more for the kids. Plus, professional photographers will be on hand to take photos with the Easter Bunny himself!
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that human remains have been discovered at the Fouke exit from I-49. Authorities are unable to comment as to the identity, gender, or cause of death and the investigation is being handled by the Arkansas State Police.
With the recent complaints of the Texarkana area drinking water smell, taste and appearance, a local resident sent a sample for an independent analysis. Even though some contaminants do test high on the national standards scale, the drinking water is considered safe for consumption. Take a look at the results for yourself!
Our local “Be the Blessing Bakery” was recently featured on the RFD-TV series, “Texas Country Reporter”. Cathy Smith and her bakers tell the story of the bakery and share the greatness that is coming from “being the blessing”.
Investigators with the Miller County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information that could lead to finding a Fouke Arkansas woman that has been reported missing.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana will be hosting a discussion on race and school discipline at 12 noon on Thursday, April 13, in University Center 251 on the A&M-Texarkana campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Beta Beta Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) attended the Annual International PTK “Catalyst” Convention in Nashville, TN, on April 6 through 9, 2017.
The New Boston Texas Police Department has arrested and charged New Boston High School Coach Zachary Moody, 40, with having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
The University of Arkansas will be accepting nominations for the 2017 Outstanding Alumnus or Alumna through April 20, 2017. The winner will be recognized at the end-of-semester faculty and staff luncheon to be held on the Hope campus and at the Arkansas Community Colleges annual fall conference.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has released more details on the shooting incident on W. 17th Street that left a juvenile with a gunshot wound after Vonte Henderson allegedly began an altercation with a group of youths over a $5 debt.
University of Arkansas Head Basketball Coach Mike Anderson will be the guest of honor in Texarkana on Wednesday April 12 at the Texarkana Arkansas Holiday Inn Convention Center.
The Texarkana Texas Police are searching for Devonte Henderson, 25, of Texarkana in connection to the shooting of a 14-year-old boy near W. 17th and Fannin Streets Monday afternoon.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating a shooting at 2100 W. 17th Street just after 5:00 p.m. this afternoon. It is reported that victim is a juvenile and was transported to St. Michael’s Hospital.
A new event for Texarkana is sure to be a hit with kids, “Tinkerfest Texarkana” takes place on Saturday, May 20 at the Discovery Place Children’s Museum with 25 to 30 new hands-on stations inside and outdoors in downtown Texarkana.