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A former Miller County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested following an investigation into missing funds from the agency’s K-9 account.

Harvest Regional Food Bank will distribute shelf-stable food boxes and fresh produce Wednesday, December 17, to help meet hunger relief needs across the Texarkana area.

A Bowie County jury has sentenced Rodney Jerel Lindley to two life sentences for the shooting death of a Texarkana mother.

A man was killed Saturday afternoon after being struck by a train while walking his dog on railroad tracks near West Fifth and Lelia Streets.

A federal appeals court has overturned the 14-year prison sentence of a Texarkana man convicted of fentanyl trafficking linked to a fatal overdose.

A 19-year-old Texarkana woman was killed in a rollover crash on the night of December 9th on Interstate 49.

A Texarkana man is in jail, accused of assaulting a 9-year-old girl during an argument last year.

More than 130 local law enforcement officers are endorsing Republican Kelley Crisp for Bowie County Criminal District Attorney.

A former Texarkana Texas Independent School District coach Tevailance Ramone Lashawn Hunt, 26, has been charged with online solicitation of a 16-year-old girl and is currently free on a $100,000 bond, according to court records filed Wednesday.

The nonprofit Just Love and Kindness partnered with student councils from several area school districts to assemble more than 150 hygiene bags for the homeless community.

Texarkana Water Utilities will begin Phase Two of its Customer Service Line Material Identification Project.

A Bowie County grand jury has indicted 21-year-old Caleb Harrison Applegate of Simms for intoxication manslaughter in a fiery October crash that killed 36-year-old Lee Thomas Sellers.

Texarkana police say new DNA technology is helping them make progress on several long-standing cold cases.

The Texarkana, Texas Firefighters Association says the department is facing a serious hiring and retention crisis that could threaten public safety.

The City of Texarkana, Texas has shifted all special event applications to a new online system called MyGOV TXK.

A former behavior specialist at a Texarkana ISD alternative learning center is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old student last month.

Texarkana, Arkansas Police are working to identify several people seen fighting in a video recorded on Thanksgiving night.

Texarkana police say a man helped plan the theft and destruction of his own truck and camper in an insurance scheme.

The Texarkana, Arkansas School District is proposing a year-round academic calendar for the 2026–27 school year.

Arkansas State Police are investigating a trooper-involved shooting that left a Texarkana man dead Monday night.

Two men have been arrested in a cold case killing from more than 11 years ago.

A 34-year-old man has been charged with indecency with a child for allegedly groping a 16-year-old girl while he was working as her manager at a fast food restaurant in Wake Village.

Starting Wednesday, December 3, the Interstate-30 eastbound entrance ramp at US 82 in New Boston will be closed.

A Bowie County inmate is facing new charges after allegedly assaulting two correctional officers at the jail.

Main Street Texarkana has postponed this year’s Christmas Parade, originally set for Monday, because of expected cold temperatures and rain.

Texarkana will see major improvements to pedestrian and bicycle access in 2026, thanks to a project funded mainly through TxDOT’s Transportation Alternatives program.

The Miller County Extension Service has set up a Christmas tree to kick off a new 4-H community project called “Santas for Seniors.”

Texas A&M University–Texarkana professor Dr. Larry Davis has been honored as a 2024–2025 Regents Professor by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

Texarkana, Texas, police arrested a 63-year-old man after a 68-year-old victim was found bloody and injured on a porch earlier this month.

Texarkana, Texas, is finishing a major upgrade to its weather alert sirens, with the last ten of thirteen units set to be installed in the next few weeks.

Texarkana, Texas, police say a man is facing a deadly conduct charge after allegedly firing multiple shots at a woman as she left his home earlier this month.

Texarkana, Texas, is moving forward with major recreation upgrades after the City Council accepted a $135,000 donation from the Texarkana Pickleball Club and agreed to match it with $120,000 in hotel tax funds.

The United Kingdom has received its first two M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems during a ceremony at Red River Army Depot.

The Lofts at the Grim in Texarkana, Texas, has received a 2025 Preservation Texas Honor Award.

A deck and landscaping contractor already facing fraud charges in Titus County is now accused of similar misconduct in Texarkana, Texas.

TexAmericas Center has added two new locomotives to expand on-site rail service at its industrial park.

Texarkana Texas Police have arrested a third suspect in what investigators say was an organized insurance-fraud scheme involving a stolen truck and camper.

Texarkana, Arkansas voters have approved a set of bond issues that will raise millions for street and drainage improvements — along with a property tax increase to pay for them.

Two Texarkana men are facing charges of engaging in organized criminal activity after an overnight break-in at Lake Side Smoke and Food on November 8.

A Texarkana nonprofit is putting the finishing touches on a new recovery home for women as demand for addiction services continues to grow.

Texarkana police arrested three teenagers early Sunday morning following a shooting at an apartment complex on Stoneledge Drive.

A Texarkana man accused of forcing the mother of his child into a vehicle and leading police on a high-speed chase from Ashdown into Bowie County is now facing felony charges.

Texarkana police arrested a man Friday after a kidnapping alert led to a pursuit across state lines.

An Ashdown man charged in a Texarkana homicide is scheduled for arraignment today at the Bi-State Justice Building.

A jury trial is underway for 54-year-old Jerry Lynn Jordan, who is accused of sexually abusing a young girl for several years, starting when she was just 8 years old.

Graphic Packaging International in Cass County is teaming up with Texarkana College and the Texas Workforce Commission to boost employee training.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating several wanted individuals.

Westside Church of Christ is helping local families in need with a free drive-through food distribution this Saturday, November 15th, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 524 Sowell Lane in Texarkana, Texas.

Texarkana Arkansas Police arrested 19-year-old Vanderic Ross early Tuesday morning after a break-in at the Family Dollar on East Street.

As Thanksgiving nears, two Texarkana shelters are asking for community help to make the season brighter for those in need.

The Texarkana Arkansas School District has launched a new early literacy program called “Tiny Backs, Bright Tracks,” aimed at helping children from birth to age five build strong reading habits early.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is reminding residents to take simple steps to help prevent home and vehicle break-ins.

A Bowie County woman sentenced to death for murdering a pregnant mother and taking her unborn baby has been denied a new trial.

A Miller County woman is behind bars after deputies say she was involved in a disturbance with a knife last week.

A Texarkana man is behind bars after allegedly punching his sister and knocking out one of her teeth during an argument.

The City of Texarkana, Texas, is celebrating the first homes completed through its HOME program, which helps rebuild aging houses for low-income residents.

Authorities are investigating the death of a 26-year-old inmate found unresponsive early Friday morning at the Miller County Detention Center.

Texarkana’s Board of Directors has delayed a vote on a proposed 10 p.m. drinking cutoff in the downtown entertainment district following a tense meeting Monday night.

Texarkana, Texas police have arrested two men in connection with the theft of a truck and camper worth about $85,000.

Harvest Regional Food Bank will hold a citywide food distribution on both sides of Texarkana tomorrow, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., or until supplies run out.

A 21-year-old Texarkana man is facing intoxication manslaughter charges after a deadly crash in Bowie County earlier this month.

Texarkana, Texas, city officials are warning residents about a phishing scam involving fake emails that appear to come from the city.

A Bowie County jury has sentenced 21-year-old Malaki Scott Beckham to life in prison without parole for the 2024 shooting deaths of two 19-year-old men in New Boston.

TSA agents at Texarkana Regional Airport are still reporting for duty despite not being paid during the government shutdown.

Opening statements and testimony began Wednesday in the trial of 21-year-old Malaki Scott Beckham, accused of killing two 19-year-old men in New Boston in July 2024.

CHRISTUS Saint Michael Health System has awarded more than $300,000 in grant funds to six nonprofit organizations serving the Texarkana area.

A former New Boston animal control and code enforcement officer is accused of breaking into the city’s sewer plant and animal shelter in September.

There’s a growing need for foster families in the Texarkana area.

Authorities in Texarkana, Arkansas have shut down a major drug operation located less than 1,000 feet from Kilpatrick Elementary School.

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam making the rounds again.

A Texarkana woman is facing serious charges after allegedly trying to run over her estranged husband.

Texarkana’s Animal Services Department is inviting pet owners to Bark at the Park this Saturday, November 1st, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Kylee Sullivan Dog Park in Spring Lake Park.

Texarkana, Arkansas police say a man accused of robbing the Family Dollar on East 9th Street earlier this week is now behind bars—after returning to the same store days later.

The Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers and pedestrians to stay alert, especially during the rainy season.

Texarkana, Arkansas Police say a man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a firearm.

The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving a woman falsely claiming to represent the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program.

Thanks to a historic investment by the Texas Legislature, the Texas A&M Forest Service has approved more than $164 million in funding for volunteer fire departments across the state.

After a decade as one of downtown Texarkana’s landmark restaurants, Pecan Point has announced it will close on October 31.

Hope police are asking for help finding 30-year-old Destinee Bruce, missing since August 30.

Texarkana Arkansas Police are warning about a fake AI-generated video that falsely showed chaos at the Bi-State Justice Building.

Texarkana, Texas city officials are advancing a new traffic ordinance aimed at improving safety at busy intersections.

Texarkana police arrested two people early Monday morning after responding to an alarm at Tractor Supply on North Stateline Avenue.

Two De Queen men have been arrested in connection with the fire that destroyed parts of Gentry Chevrolet last month.

Texarkana residents are being warned about a new email scam known as a Business Email Compromise, or BEC attack.

The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville is now offering its Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship to residents of Bowie County, Texas.

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 64-year-old Michael Letterman for the 1991 murder of his wife, Billie Jean Letterman.

Texarkana, Arkansas residents will head to the polls next month to decide on a proposed bond to improve city streets and drainage systems.

An East Texas organization that supports foster children and families has opened a new office in Texarkana.

Final plans are in place for this year’s Tough Kookie Breast Cancer Race in Texarkana.

A new historical marker honoring Wavell’s Colony — the first organized European settlement in what’s now Red River, Bowie, and Miller counties — was rededicated Friday in Texarkana.

The Pleasant Grove Independent School District has appointed Jeremy “Jake” Klar as its new Police Chief.

The City of Texarkana will host its annual Fall Festival this Thursday, October 16th, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Spring Lake Park, in the open field across from the airplane.

A 69-year-old Texarkana man is behind bars after leading police on a chase that ended with a crash through a business gate.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is warning about a new scam that is making the rounds, and it looks surprisingly real.

The Texas Department of Transportation will add new safety striping to a section of Interstate 30 westbound near Summerhill Road after multiple recent crashes in the construction zone.

A joint investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies across southwest Arkansas and Texas has led to three arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms.

Prosecutors in Miller County have charged the owner of Tri-State Pawn & Jewelry with felony theft by receiving.

An Indiana man struck it lucky during a visit to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.

Texarkana Arkansas Police are asking for help finding Tyrell L. Miller, who is wanted for terroristic acts.

The Texarkana Arts & Historic District has announced the winning theme for the next round of murals at Kress Gap in downtown Texarkana — Regional Legends and Folklore.

After months of investigation, the 8th South Drug Task Force executed multiple search warrants on June 23rd in the 1600 block of Edward Street in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Texarkana, Texas police say a 21-year-old man didn’t get far after breaking into a Metro PCS store early Sunday morning.

The Texarkana Municipal Auditorium inside City Hall is getting a new push for restoration.

A Texarkana woman accused of ramming two police cars and injuring an officer during an August 31st chase in Wake Village has been indicted by a Bowie County grand jury.

The City of Texarkana, Texas will host a dedication ceremony Friday, October 10th at noon to unveil the replacement of the Wavell’s Colony historical marker near the downtown Post Office and Courthouse.

A former Little River County jail captain is facing serious charges.

A group of Little River County residents is suing County Judge Larry Cowling, claiming he didn’t have authority to grant tax breaks to Nextera Energy without quorum court approval.

Hope Police are asking for help to find 29-year-old Destinee Bruce, who hasn’t been seen since August 30th.

The government shutdown has furloughed 750,000 federal employees, while millions more, including TSA agents and air traffic controllers, continue working without pay.

Texarkana Texas Police are asking for help finding 13-year-old Serenity Jones.

CASA for Children and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center say a $415,000 funding shortfall threatens vital services like advocacy, therapy, and prevention education for kids in crisis.

A Texarkana man is facing multiple felony charges after his arrest September 18.

The Texarkana Texas Police Department says a bizarre accident on Interstate 30 this afternoon looked like something out of a movie.

A southwest Arkansas couple has left a $240,000 gift to Runnin’ WJ Ranch, a therapeutic horse-riding facility in Texarkana.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has a warning about a new phishing scam that is targeting Apple users through fake iCloud calendar invitations.

The City of Texarkana, Texas is asking residents to help choose the theme for new murals that will replace the iconic Kress Gap art on Broad Street.

Texarkana, Texas Police are investigating after three people were shot late Thursday night.

A high-speed police chase that started in Texas Thursday afternoon ended in Arkansas when the suspect crashed into a utility pole.

Texarkana, Texas, police say a van was found parked on the track at Liberty-Eylau High School early Tuesday morning.

The deadline for eligible SWEPCO customers in Arkansas and Louisiana to apply for federal energy assistance is September 30.

Texarkana, Arkansas, Police are asking for the public’s help in locating two men wanted for failing to comply with sex offender registration laws.

A Texarkana man is facing a felony charge after allegedly damaging an ATM at Red River Federal Credit Union on Summerhill Road.

The Save-A-Lot grocery store at 6 East Street in Texarkana’s College Hill neighborhood is set to close in early October.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Bridging the Gaps of Arkansas is working to shine a light on the issue.

A Texarkana man is celebrating global success with his latest Netflix project.

Texarkana, Texas, police say a man is in custody after a shooting Sunday at the Sunset Apartments.

An Oklahoma family struck it big during a weekend visit to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro.

Red River Army Depot commander Col. Denis Fajardo visited veterans at Texarkana’s Elks Lodge 2771 during their monthly breakfast.

A Texarkana man has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine.

A Bowie County jury has moved to the punishment phase for 46-year-old Jeffrey Dale Troxel of DeKalb.

A Maud man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after a brindle pit bull puppy was euthanized earlier this month with severe injuries

Following the death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, the organization has seen a surge in new chapter requests, including one in Texarkana.

TexAmericas Center in Bowie County has announced the expansion of Renew Truck, a division of Joe Gear Companies.

A man wanted in connection with three separate shootings in Ashdown is now in custody.

Two local schools are investigating after reports that educators made controversial remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

A Texarkana woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly spraying pepper spray into a car occupied by a mother and her two young daughters.

A man charged in the shooting death of an Atlanta resident is set for a pretrial hearing November 3 in Cass County District Court.

TexAmericas Center, home to one of the nation’s largest mixed-use industrial parks, has released its updated 2025 Targeted Industries Summary.

Texarkana Arkansas Police are warning about a new scam targeting Microsoft Teams users.

Three teens are facing felony charges after a shooting earlier this month in Texarkana left a man and a dog wounded.

Red River Credit Union is alerting members about a new text message scam.

Governor Greg Abbott is preparing an executive order to regulate hemp-derived THC products in Texas after lawmakers failed to reach a deal in two special sessions.

Main Street Texarkana has launched a new Revolving Loan Fund to help small businesses grow and renovate downtown.

Three men are facing aggravated robbery charges after allegedly holding up a couple at gunpoint outside their Texarkana home.

Texarkana Texas Police are responding to a photo circulating online showing officers restraining a woman during an arrest Sunday afternoon on Bowie Street.

A 19-year-old Texarkana man was killed Monday night in a motorcycle crash on St. Michael Drive.

A Bowie County grand jury has indicted 41-year-old William Daniel Waggoner the Third for allegedly threatening District Judge Jeff Addison.

The Texarkana Homeless Coalition will hold its 4th Annual Resource Day on Thursday, September 18th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crossties Event Venue lawn on East Broad Street in Texarkana, Arkansas.

A 34-year-old man has been charged after allegedly setting a dumpster on fire behind a Texarkana pawn shop.

Energy Exploration Technologies, known as EnergyX, is bringing a new lithium project to Hooks, Texas.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is warning residents about a new scam targeting the community.

A Texarkana man is behind bars after police say he left two young children alone outside a Whataburger for nearly an hour.

The state fire marshal is investigating a massive fire that destroyed part of Gentry Chevrolet in De Queen early Wednesday morning

A felony probation violator is behind bars after a dangerous chase Sunday night that left two police vehicles destroyed and an officer hurt.

The Vietnam Moving Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is coming to New Boston this week.

Three men charged in a Texarkana murder case are due in Miller County Circuit Court today before Judge Brent Haltom.

A man died in a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Interstate 30 in Texarkana, Texas.

Family members of two murder victims in De Kalb are questioning whether Bowie County District Attorney Jerry Rochelle is acting for political reasons.

Texarkana Texas Police say a man is in custody after an early-morning armed robbery.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana is celebrating record enrollment this fall.

Texarkana, Texas, police are investigating a crash that left an 87-year-old man dead yesterday afternoon.

Ashdown Police have issued a warrant for Kourtlan Lewis in connection with a shooting on August 26th on Westside Drive.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a boil water notice for parts of Texarkana, Texas, due to a water main repair.

Red River Credit Union, Texas A&M–Texarkana, and Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas are teaming up to host “$PARK: Students Preparing for Adult Readiness and Knowledge.”

Texarkana College’s Workforce Division is reporting strong growth, with enrollment up 42 percent from last year.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas visited Texarkana on Monday, touring Texarkana Door & Window and meeting with local business leaders.

The Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department is warning about a new scam involving unexpected packages in the mail.

Texarkana, Arkansas police are investigating a deadly shooting late Sunday night.

A Texarkana man and his girlfriend are facing charges after an alleged escape from a prison work-release job in Hope.

A Texarkana, Texas, convicted felon has been charged with federal child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has rolled out a massive new transportation plan — a 10-year, $146 billion investment.

A Hope man is facing new charges in Hempstead County for allegedly threatening a couple tied to a pending assault case.

The Miller County Office of Emergency Management has added three new outdoor warning sirens in Mandeville, Genoa, and Doddridge, bringing the county’s total to five.

A Fort Worth woman is facing federal drug trafficking charges after Arkansas State Police say they found nine kilos of cocaine hidden inside a rental SUV.

Texarkana, Arkansas residents will soon decide on a $25 million infrastructure bond aimed at fixing streets and drainage issues.

Texarkana Texas Police are asking for help locating 21-year-old David Kendall Davis.

Union workers at the Texarkana Aluminum Plant are rallying this week as contract talks continue with United Steelworkers Local 9609.

Texarkana, Texas police say three teens are facing charges after a stolen school bus crashed into a tree last month.

Texarkana Arkansas Police are warning residents about a scam text message making the rounds.

Federal and local authorities are searching for 31-year-old Brandon Lakeith Jenkins, wanted in connection with a violent home invasion in Texarkana last August that left three people shot.

The Texas Education Agency has released its 2025 A–F accountability ratings for public schools statewide, along with the delayed 2024 ratings that were tied up in court for nearly two years.

A former Telford Unit prison employee in New Boston has been indicted in Bowie County for allegedly having sex with a 26-year-old inmate serving a 30-year murder sentence.

TexAmericas Center, home to one of the nation’s largest industrial parks, has added two new locomotives in a $3.15 million push to expand logistics and rail services.

Texas A&M University–Texarkana is celebrating its fifth consecutive semester of record-breaking enrollment.

A 20-year-old man is in jail after a two-day manhunt in Bowie County.

A Hooks, Texas, man is being held on $200,000 bail after allegedly robbing a Texarkana convenience store in June.

Texarkana, Texas police were back along Waggoner Creek Tuesday, searching for more evidence after skeletal remains were discovered earlier this month.

Day & Zimmermann Lone Star in Texarkana has been awarded a $30.9 million U.S. Army contract to produce M82A1 percussion primers, a key component in military munitions.

The Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department is reminding drivers to be extra cautious as the new school year begins and buses return to the roads.

Texarkana, Texas Police have identified the victim in an early morning homicide last week as 22-year-old Trewan Sanders of Texarkana.

A six-month investigation into contraband smuggling at the Miller County Detention Center has resulted in multiple arrest warrants.

A tense standoff in Bowie County ended Thursday night with the arrest of a Texarkana man accused of assaulting his elderly parents.

A Bowie County grand jury has indicted 50-year-old Clyde Allen Stephens II for capital murder in the June 19 killings of Donna Culpepper, 63, and Charles Beckham, 64, at a home in De Kalb, Texas.

Plans to upgrade State Line Avenue in Texarkana are officially in motion, and the public is invited to learn more at a meeting this afternoon.

A Benton, Arkansas man has been sentenced to five years probation for posting a woman’s photos and phone number on a website known for adult content after she stopped speaking to him.

Two men were arrested after a fight broke out early Sunday morning near Hopkins Icehouse in downtown Texarkana.

The Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors has approved rezoning over four acres on Tennessee Road to allow a pick-it-yourself berry farm.

Starting Sunday, August 31, Texarkana Water Utilities will switch its water disinfectant from chloramine to free chlorine for about six weeks as part of routine system maintenance.

Texarkana Arkansas Police are warning job-seekers about a new online scam targeting people on sites like LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter.

Texarkana Texas Police are investigating after apparent human remains were found Friday afternoon near the Walmart Supercenter on New Boston Road.