We are enjoying a vibrant and growing Hispanic community in Texarkana. Different than Halloween, The Mexican “Dia de Los Muertos” is a celebration of life and death. Originating in Mexico thousands of years ago, here is a little more to understanding “The Day of the Dead”.
Country music star and East Texas Native, Neal McCoy, will perform at Crossties Event Center on Friday, November 5, in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. Tickets are available NOW!
There is so much history in the Ark-La-Tex, and much of it is displayed by reenactors through programs at the Historic Old Washington Park. Coming up November 5, 2021, it is a day of reenactment of a “Town in Conflict”.
Texarkana Texas Police report that Keuntae McElroy, 21, of Texarkana Arkansas turned himself in to police for the shooting incident at the Halloween Party that was being held at Octavia’s Event Center Saturday night.
Sunday, October 31 has a number of “Trunk or Treat” events scheduled at local churches, these are the ones we got notifications for in Texarkana, plus you still got “Trick or Treating”.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has provided us with more details about the mass shooting at a Halloween Event at Octavia’s Event Center on Texas Boulevard. One 20-year-old man has died from his wounds.
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Texarkana Texas Police Report that at least nine people were shot at a Halloween Party just after midnight on October 31. One of the victims is reported in critical condition.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department arrested Everick Monk, 58, of McNeil, Arkansas, on multiple charges and he may face additional charges. Monk is currently in jail with bail set at $175,000.
It’s Halloween weekend in Texarkana. With Halloween falling on a Sunday this year, most parties, costume contests, and whatnot for adults will be Friday and Saturday nights, but there are some Trunk or Treats scheduled for the kids on Saturday and Sunday also.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police report that Cornell Brown, 30, of Memphis has been arrested by U.S. Marshalls on an outstanding Capital Murder warrant. Brown will be extradited back to Texarkana to face charges.