The United Way of Greater Texarkana’s first annual Battle on The Border & Chili Cook-off will take place on Saturday, October 7 at Spring Lake Park from noon to 8:00 pm. This will be a huge battle of the bands contest and an East Texas-sized Chili Cook-off.
The tragic accident involving a log truck and a car at the intersection of Lake Drive and Buchanan Road has now claimed a second life. Norma and Lawrence Ware of Atlanta Texas, have died from injuries they received in the crash.
The University of Arkansas Hope – Texarkana Iron Horse Shooting Team has received a grant of $3,629 to cover team registration fees in the Arkansas State Championship Shoot and National Championship Shoot this coming spring.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is working an accident between a car and a log truck at the intersection of Buchanan Road and South Lake Drive. Police have confirmed one fatality in the crash.
Don’t miss the scheduled “Liquor Tasting” hosted by Highway 8 Liquor and DeLaughter’s Grocery in Maud Texas on Friday, September 22 at 4:00 pm. To our knowledge, this will be the very first Liquor Tasting event ever in Bowie County.
KTSS-TV out of Hope, Arkansas has decided to close their doors with hopes of a new owner soon taking the reins. Greg and Robin Bobo have owned and operated the television station since 2000.
It is truly a miracle that nobody was killed or injured any worse than they were in a shooting incident involving Bowie County Deputies and Bryan Batchelor, 48, of DeKalb, Texas early in the morning of Sunday, September 17. Take a look at some of the damage to the vehicles involved.
The Texarkana Texas Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting the 7th Annual Community Fall Festival at Spring Lake Park on Thursday, October 19 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Ronald Wright, 56, and Rendy Wright, 39 of Hooks Texas have been arrested, and the couple faces charges of abandoning or endangering a child and could face 2 to 10 years. The couple is accused of locking their 7-year-old son out of their home because they claim he is possessed by demons.
Bonds have been set for Bryan Lee Batchelor, 48, of Bowie County on three charges of Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant at $1,000,000 each and another $50,000 for Evading Arrest in a Vehicle.