We have a growing list of local events planning fireworks displays for the 2017 Independence Day Weekend. Take a look at some of the area’s activities, and be sure to comment something we may have missed to get it added to the list.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department reports that they have arrested Deon Lindsey, 45, of Texarkana Arkansas. Lindsey allegedly rammed a police cruiser during a vehicle pursuit. Lindsey was arrested in a wooded area near where his vehicle became stranded on train tracks.
It has been 10 years since Bowie County Deputy Mike Page lost his life in the line of duty. Our thoughts and prayers are still with his family and friends on the anniversary of his ultimate sacrifice. End of Watch, June 30, 2007.
Celebrating the freedom to buy local and eat local, organizers of the Texarkana Farmer’s Market at 305 Texas Boulevard will be holding the 7th Annual Biggest Tomato Contest on Saturday, July 1 in downtown Texarkana.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has arrested and charged Travarus Brown, 29, with manslaughter in the death of James Myer, 49, that resulted from an altercation between the two men.
Covering Roads and Waterways, Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers and Texas Game Wardens are teaming up to save lives this Holiday weekend. Drunk boaters on the water become drunk drivers on the road.
An overnight rollover crash on St. Michael Drive has claimed the life of Houston Hart, 17, of Texarkana Texas. Investigators report that the teen was not wearing a seatbelt at the time fo the single vehicle accident.
Saturday night July 1st at Scottie’s Grill, Texas Country staple Jason Boland will perform with special guests, the Dusty Rose Band. Tickets can still be locked down online and at Scottie’s located at 8400 W. 7th Street.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Trapshooting team continues to sign top talent for the UofA Iron Horse Shooting Team with the signing of Nicholas Lerew.
It is being reported that an inmate at the Telford Unit in New Boston, Texas has died from injuries he received in a fight with his cellmate that occurred on Sunday inside the prison located at New Boston Texas.