There are currently 544 active cases of COVID 19 in Bowie County, 66 active cases in Cass County, and 162 active cases in Miller County. Currently, our Texarkana Hospitals are strained to capacity, and flu season is here. This is the latest information from the Texarkana Joint Operations Center. You can always visit coronatxk.org or call the local hotline at 903.255.5560.
We were fortunate to have an opportunity to meet with our Bowie County Health Authority, Dr. Matt Young, about the strain of the COVID 19 pandemic on Texarkana Hospitals, and “we are full”.
Congratulations to and much appreciation for Corporal Randy McAdams of the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department. Corporal McAdams has been named TAPD 2020 Officer of the Year. We are grateful for his dedication and service to our community.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports that ADC inmate Randy L. Baker, 37, will be facing aggravated assault/death charges in the killing of a fellow ADC inmate while both were being housed in the Bowie County Annex Jail located at 105 West Front Street Texarkana, Texas.
Authorities with the Texarkana Joint Operations Center will again be issuing daily updates as COVID 19 numbers in our are continue to grow. Total COVID 19 patients hospitalized in Texarkana is 69. 45 of those patients in a hospital are non-residents of Bowie County.
Yes, 2020 has been all the way twisted up, what with a global pandemic and all, but many local folks are searching out ways to still enjoy ourselves and stay safe this Halloween. Here are some events taking place in our area.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department reports that the U.S. Marshals have arrested Alana Coleman, 38, a suspect in the Texarkana 2012 murder of Donald Ray Morris at the Redwood Apartments on 7th Street.
The annual “Four States Invitational Marching Competition”, hosted by Texas High School will take place this Saturday, October 24 at Grim Stadium in Texarkana. The competition will be from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. Because of pandemic restrictions, there will be a few changes you need to be aware of.
Detective Tabitha Smith has been named TTPD 2020 Officer of the Year. Congratulations to Detective Smith with great appreciation for her service and dedication to the safety of our community.