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The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating a case where $2,000 worth of tires were paid for with a stolen credit card. The paper tags on the vehicle that picked up the tires traced back to a vacant car lot in Carrolton Texas. Do you recognize this woman?
Beginning September 1 a list of laws will go into effect in the State of Texas that range from texting and driving to carrying swords in public. Here are a few of the new laws that are on the way.
It is a real privilege to name Damien Davis as our August 2017 Texarkana FYI Hometown Hero. Damien is an everyday man, that wanted to do what he could to help the less fortunate in the community and the Damien Davis Foundation was created just for that and continues to grow.
Texarkana police are investigating robberies that occurred overnight and a couple of different local apartment complexes and one robbery of a taxi driver while he was stopped on 16th Street.
Saturday, August 5 there will be a special city-wide photo scavenger hunt in Texarkana that is sure to be a lot of fun, and all to raise funds for a Service Alert Dog for 11-year-old Adyson Bolch.
Temple Memorial Rehabilitation Center will be hosting a Casino Night and Drawdown on Thursday, August 3 to benefit the Temple Memorial Autism Program. Get your drawdown tickets!
Many astronomers are expecting the upcoming Perseid meteor shower to be the brightest in recorded human history. Find a good dark place far from city lights and enjoy this event at the peak, which is expected to be August 12.
On March 26 the road to River Valley Animal Food Plant collapsed from what is believed to be very heavy use from the traffic of vehicles in and out of the plant. The cost for the repairs totals $337,000 and Tyson Foods is covering the bill.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police are investigating an armed robbery of the EZ Mart store located at 4524 N. Stateline Avenue that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 29.
We have all seen people with their face in the phone and driving down the road, weaving side to side. Beginning Monday, July 31 “Paul’s Law” goes into effect in Arkansas to crack down on texting and driving by placing steep fines for the offense.
There was a fantastic turnout for the 8th Annual “Best Salsa in the Ark-La-Tex Contest” at the Texarkana Texas Farmer’s Market. There were more than 50 entries across 6 categories that really brought the flavor. Overall, Nita Alexander was the winner for Best Salsa in the Ark-La-Tex with her entry into the “Hot” category.
Wadley Regional Medical Center will be hosting a special event during World Breastfeeding Week that will focus on awareness and education on breastfeeding including women’s rights, proper nutrition, support groups, and classes that are available in the area.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating an armed robbery reported at the Red Lobster located at 3002 St. Michael Drive.
The search for Richard York, last seen on July 2 has amped up with new information. There is a search underway this morning in the area of Capp Street and Findley off of Lake Drive involving investigators from TTPD, BCSO, and the Four States Search & Rescue are conducting the search.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has announced the establishment of a new endowed scholarship named after the late Martha Funderburk, long-time beloved UAHT instructor.
Texarkana Police are investigating an early morning armed robbery of a taxi cab driver as he dropped off a fare at Chapel Ridge Apartments in Texarkana, Arkansas.
Texarkana Police have arrested 26-year-old Rolston Lockett of Texarkana and charged him with Aggravated in Robbery in the case of an armed robbery at the Metro PCS Store at 809 East St in College Hill that occurred on Monday, July 24.
In what is being reported as nothing less than a tragic accident, an 11-year-old Texarkana boy was struck and killed by a vehicle in the 6700 block of University Avenue.
Get your best tomatoes off the vine and put that Salsa recipe to work and get ready for the 8th Annual Best Salsa in the Ark-La-Tex Contest at the Texarkana Farmer’s Market at 305 Texas Boulevard in downtown on Saturday, July 29.
Klondike Academy on Richmond Road has announced open-enrollment for the Klondike After-school Program, and transportation from school can be provided for many area students.