So terribly sad to report this, but the Texarkana 2020 Downtown Christmas has officially been cancelled. The plan was for a “Reverse Parade” but a lack of entries and other factors with the pandemic, and downtown construction the parade has been cancelled for this year.
First Assembly of God – Lighthouse Ministries, located at 3401 W. 7th Street, will be presenting their 6th Annual Drive-Thru Nativity Scene from Friday, December 11 at 6 pm to Sunday the 13th at 8 pm.
At 3:00 pm on 11/30/20, these are the latest reported numbers from Bowie, Cass, and Miller Counties.
People are struggling a lot more than usual this holiday season, so bless those that are doing everything they can to help spread some Christmas joy during this pandemic. The folks at First United Methodist Church in Texarkana Arkansas are planning to do some socially distant Christmas caroling this Saturday and you are invited.
The Miller County Sheriff’s Department reports they arrested Randy L. Works, 44, of Texarkana in connection to a recent burglary. Works was on bond at the time of the crime and is in custody awaiting arraignment on the new charges.
COVID 19 has presented some real problems for many, and the Shop with a Cop & Firefighter program is no different, but despite the problems of the pandemic, our local heroes are still going to make Christmas happen for some good little boys and girls. However, there are going to be some changes.
At 3:00 pm on 11/23/20, these are the latest reported numbers from Bowie, Cass, and Miller Counties.
Texarkana Police have arrested Dominique Harvey, 27, and Matthew Williams, 33, for an armed robbery at the EZ Mart located at 5400 N. Stateline Avenue. Harvey was charged with Aggravated Robbery, Escape 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, and Fleeing. Williams was charged with Aggravated Robbery.
Pandemic planning for the Holidays has introduced many new factors to consider, the result being that there won’t be as many places serving free Thanksgiving Day meals in 2020, but here is some information to help those less fortunate.
Back in the day, downtown Texarkana was a magical place during the holidays. Now, a wonderful idea for spreading joy in downtown Texarkana again is shaping up with the “Crossties Christmas Tree Challenge“. What a sight it would be to have a hundred decorated Christmas trees on display, with arts, crafts, and more. Here are some details.