In the coming days, local bars will be closed, and area restaurants that had been operating at 75% capacity will scale back occupancy to 50% as COVID-19 hospitalizations in Trauma Service Area F have exceeded 15% of capacity for at least seven consecutive days.
Bowie County Sheriff Jeff Neal was sworn in this morning at the Bowie County Courthouse in New Boston, Texas by Judge Craig Henry. Sheriff Neal then administered the oath to the deputies of the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office.
The extremely invasive Giant Salvinia plant has been discovered in a number of patches on Millwood Lake. Arkansas Game and Fish is asking for the help of local outdoorsmen to help control and hopefully eradicate the plant before it is too late.
Texarkana Texas Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in the Chili’s parking lot near Central Mall. Jermaine Aldridge, 31, of Texarkana Texas was found lying dead between two cars from a gunshot wound.
The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce has announced the new board of directors for 2021. Jennifer Harland, has been chosen as the 2021 Chairman of the Board. See the complete list here.
Not sure who all buys into the black-eyed pea tradition for “luck”, but after this last year, it surely couldn’t hurt. Here are some local restaurants that are expected to be open on New Year’s Day. A bigger selection than Christmas, but hours are probably going to vary.
Texarkana Texas Police and other local law enforcement agencies responded to the Texarkana Chili’s location on a shooting call. Upon arrival, officers discovered a gunshot victim in the parking lot. The victim in his early 30s was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports that two men seen as suspects in the murder of Chase Aaron Porier at a residence on Forest Circle in Bowie County have been arrested. Kristopher Allen Fate Wilson, also known as “Flip,” and Brandon Lasuan Parkman are both in the Bi-State Jail with Capital Murder charges, among others.
Bowie County Investigators report that an arrest has been made in the murder of Chase Porier. The victim was allegedly robbed of marijuana before being shot to death. Police have arrested Kristopher Allen Fate Wilson, also known as “Flip,” for the crime. A second suspect is still being sought.
Many like to celebrate the New Year with fireworks and many vendors have their stands up and selling already. On top of the whole “don’t blow your hands off” or “start a wildfire”, this year we want to keep in mind all of the guidelines we need to follow to help slow down the spread of COVID 19.