Southwest Center, located at 3222 W. 7th Street, will be set up as a vaccination site on Monday, April 11, offering those over the age of 18 the Moderna Vaccination. The shots are free but appointments must be made in advance. Here is the information.
“Enchanted Garden” is the theme for the 2021 Daddy Daughter Dance to benefit Mission Texarkana. The third annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be at Crossties on Broad Street in downtown Texarkana on Friday, June 11. Tickets are limited and available NOW!
The Texarkana Arkansas City Manager, Dr. Kenny Haskins, has announced that Kristi Bennett is the new Chief of Police for the TAPD. Making her the first female Police Chief in the city.
Registration is open for those wanting to get in for the money with the Runnin’ WJ Big Bass Round-up happening May 8 on Wright Patman Lake. Thousands of dollars in prize money with guaranteed payouts. Register now!
The Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off 2021 will take place on Saturday, April 17. This is a great opportunity for non-profits, civic organizations, churches, or individuals to help clean up Texas roadways.
Though all are still being very cautious with the pandemic, there are many area churches, community groups, and civic organizations planning activities around Easter this year. We want to share some of the events here.
TTPD reports that a fatal motorcycle accident has occurred on New Boston Road and taken the life of a local biker, Charles Kissinger, 36, died after colliding with a pick-up truck that had pulled into his path. Our prayers for all involved.
Coming up on April 1, 2021, it’s the second annual “Blues Fool Festival” at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center with some great talent lined up. A celebration of laughter, the love of the blues, good food, good people, and good times!
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that the SWAT team had to be called in after a stand-off with Andrew Brown, 40, of Texarkana, Texas. Brown eventually surrendered to authorities and was charged with Assault-Family Violence.
March 29, 2021, is a National Day of recognition to all who served in the Vietnam War. Texarkana’s Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #278 will be hosting a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the war at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 29 recognizing and honoring all who served.