Yesterday we broke a story that the Texarkana Animal Shelter had closed their downstairs area and had issued a “code red” that many animals were going to have to be put down at 5:00 p.m. Thursday July 21. After sharing the story, people came out in droves today to adopt these loving cats and dogs.
The Broken Bow Oklahoma Police Department has release dash-cam footage of the chase and shooting of double murder suspect Andre Johnson who is believed to have murdered his mother and cousin in Horatio Arkansas earlier in the day.
Things have gotten real bad real fast at the Texarkana Animal Shelter. A large number of animals have been scheduled to be euthanized on July 21. Our understanding from a couple of local rescues that were informed of the mass killing at the last minute is the cut-off to save the animals is 5:00 p.m..
Sunday July 31 at 8:00 p.m. the Texarkana community will come together for a Candlelight Vigil on the front steps of the Bi-State Justice Building on Broad Street. Led by city leaders and local pastors Jeff Schreve, Reginald Reid, Derek Murphy, and Bill Saxby in an effort to light the way to peace, love and unity in our area.
Saturday August 20th at the Holiday Springs Waterpark, it is the annual Great Texarkana Duck Race to benefit Christus St. Michael’s Foundation. This year the grand prize is a 2016 Kia Soul Wagon from Classic Kia.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is searching for information regarding this vehicle believed to have been used in the theft of a lawn mower at the Texarkana Arkansas Super Walmart store on Arkansas Boulevard.
Texas Country star Wade Bowen will perform at Scottie’s Grill on Highway 67 Friday July 29th at 9 p.m., and tickets are available now at Scottie’s or online.
Maud Texas Mayor Jessie Hicks has offered an apology to citizens of the small east Texas town through a local Facebook Group, Cheers and Jeers. Acknowledging that mistakes have been made Mayor Hicks is asking for a chance for everyone to work together for the better of the town.
T.T.P.D. K-9 officer “Boston” tracked a suspect down in a field after the suspect fled from a stolen vehicle. The suspect turned into the Arista Apartments and abandoned the stolen vehicle he was driving and it rolled into a couple of parked cars before running across a field.
Texarkana Texas Police are investigating two cases of armed robbery on Richmond Road where descriptions of the suspect are leading investigators to believe the same man is responsible for both robberies.