For the second year, the 2018 “Battle on the Border” fundraising event for the United Way of Greater Texarkana takes place at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in Texarkana on Saturday, September 29. This year;s show will feature the Fleetwood Mac Tribute group, The Sol Def Band.
Texarkana Texas Police arrested Kaneicia Ellis, 26, after she was involved in a fight with another woman. The suspect allegedly went to retrieve a knife from her vehicle during the altercation. The victim was cut in the face and on the head and was treated for non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has set a new record with their Fall enrollments. For the Fall semester, a total of 1,563 students are enrolled, that is an all-time high in the school’s 53-year history.
A little after 8:00 am this morning, Nash City Fire Marshal Steve Rogers was injured when a pistol he was carrying discharged, striking him in the leg. Rogers was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle where he was treated and released.
A fun trip back in history, entertainment and fine dining are the plans for the “1st Annual Old town Victorian Soiree” scheduled for December 6, in downtown and hosted by Texarkana’s Old Town.
Miller County Investigators, along with assistance from the T.A.P.D. have made three arrests in the case of a stolen boat and other thefts in Miller County.
The 6th Annual “Drawdown for a Hand Up” event to benefit the Randy Sam’s Outreach Shelter and those served will happen on Thursday, September 27 at the Elk’s Lodge located at 4701 Garland Avenue from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
The organizers of Hypecon have teamed with Central Mall in Texarkana to bring us “Spookycon” on October 27 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, and is free to attend.
The 74th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo happens September 14 thru 23, and on Saturday, September 15 at 10:00 am the Four States Fair Parade will fill the streets of downtown Texarkana.
The University of Arkansas – Texarkana Licensed Practical Nursing program is now taking applications for admission.