Saturday, December 12, 2018, the Texarkana Museums System will be hosting “Musical Highlights Bus Tours” of Texarkana. From Ragtime to Boogie, and from Blues to Rock, learn about musical roots of the region this weekend.
Corporal Clayton McWilliams was severely injured in a highway crash while responding to a call to an accident involving a log truck on Highway 71. McWilliams has now been transferred to UAMS in Little Rock.
Arkansas State Trooper Clayton McWilliams is being treated at Christus St. Michael Hospital for injuries he received after his vehicle hydro-planed on Highway 71 at the Wilton Arkansas City Limits, his unit left the roadway and struck a tree.
Sunday, February 10, 2019, the Texarkana Regional Chorale presents Soulfest at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center – John Thomas Theatre. Some fantastic talent is scheduled to perform. Admission for this event is free, but donations will be accepted.
The 2019 Bridge City Project Chili Cook-off happens on Friday, January 25 in downtown Texarkana from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. There will be awards for “Best in Texarkana”, “Best Theme/Booth Decoration”, and “People’s Choice”.
The United Way of Greater Texarkana has announced that the 2018 Agent Barry Live United Bowl earned the organization a donation of $12,000.
Brian Smith of Texarkana Texas was driving northbound on Kings Highway between 59 & 67 around 9:45 am when he collided with a westbound Union Pacific Train. Smith was transported to St. Michael Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A Texarkana Arkansas Police Officer was struck and injured by a vehicle as he was investigating another auto accident that involved a TAPD Squad Car. Officer Mason Shepherd was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on East Street and was transported to St. Michael Hospital.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a large theft of equipment, ATV’s, trailers and more. Investigators are asking the public if they may have any information that could lead to solving this crime.
Texarkana Arkansas Mayor Ruth Penney Bell made a farewell post to the citizens she has served. She wrote this after attending her final meeting as Mayor.