Bowie County is now under a burn ban. Officials have been overwhelmed lately with brush fires proving to many just how dangerous conditions are. Bowie County Judge James Carlow has now ordered a burn ban for the county.
The Geminid Meteor Shower is expected to peak Wednesday, December 13 with a spectacular showing in the Eastern sky. Thow the peak is expected tonight around 2 am, Geminid parent body Comet 3200 Phaethon will make a close pass of Earth on December 16.
B.C.S.O. Chief Deputy Jeff Neal has issued a warning to the public regarding a recent phone scammer that claims to be with the Sheriff’s Department. The number that has been associated with this scam, 903.949.3089, appears to be spoofed, and is actually originating from outside of the United States.
The Twin City Church of Christ on Texas Boulevard will be hosting an awesome event for the kids of our community at 12 noon this Saturday, December 16 at their Twin City Events & Conference Center located at 2101 Texas Boulevard.
Law Enforcement officers in Hempstead County Arkansas have made an arrest that resulted in the confiscation of drugs, cash, and a lot of guns. James Anderson, 32, of Illinois was arrested and charged with Careless and Prohibited Driving, Disobeying a Stop Sign, No Headlights, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), and Possession of Controlled Substance (Marijuana).
Texarkana FYI is thrilled to partner with our friends at Phone Pros of our second annual Community Christmas party Saturday, December 9 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Come get a free pic with Santa.
The Miller County Sheriff’s office is seeking homes for two dogs that were seized in a recent animal abuse case. Can you help find some furever people?
Time for the 19th Annual Bramlett Beans & Cornbread event at Southwest Center in Texarkana on Thursday, December 7, 2017, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Christmas Basket program, a volunteer effort by the Cities of Texarkana, Texas and Texarkana, Arkansas and Texarkana Water Utilities that provides holiday food for families in need who reside in the Texarkana area.
The 2017 Shop with a Cop event in Texarkana was a huge success with hundreds of local boys and girls getting their Christmas wishes thanks to our officers of the Texarkana Texas and Texarkana Arkansas Police Departments. This video from THS Student Media is a great story… watch.
The 33rd Annual downtown Christmas Parade took place on Monday, December 4 and even with the threat of rain the crowds were out in full force to welcome everyone’s favorite elf, Santa Claus.