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Texarkana, Arkansas Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle Wednesday night.

Texarkana police have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the shooting of a teenager last week.

Five local nonprofits are sharing more than $300,000 in grants from the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund.

September is Hunger Action Month, and Harvest Regional Food Bank is raising awareness about food insecurity across Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas.

With Labor Day weekend approaching, officials expect more people to hit area lakes and roadways.

Fire danger is increasing across the ArkLaTex, with burn bans now covering much of the area.

Get ready to rock for a great cause! Hospice of Texarkana’s 17th Annual Jeans & Bling Rock & Roll fundraiser is set for Saturday, October 3, at 7 p.m. at the Texarkana Convention Center.

A 42-year-old Texarkana, Arkansas man is facing a Terroristic Act charge after police say he fired a handgun through the front door of a local club early Saturday morning.

The Texarkana community is rallying around 6-year-old Walker Morgan after he was diagnosed with leukemia.

Texarkana, Texas Police are investigating a serious crash involving a teenager on a small electric bicycle.

The Texarkana Independent School District has selected a Texas-based executive search firm to help find its next superintendent.

A Texarkana, Texas, Street Department crew made an unusual discovery while repaving Falvey Street — a grave marker buried underneath the roadway.

As wildfires continue burning across Texas, firefighters from Texarkana are helping protect communities hundreds of miles from home.

Texarkana, Texas Police are once again warning the public about scammers posing as law enforcement or court officials.

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is inviting families to a free movie night at Hempstead Hall.

Texarkana’s Swanger Sports Complex is making a major impact on the local economy.

The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce has named Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker as the new Director of Leadership Texarkana.

Texarkana, Arkansas Police say a driver wanted on an active warrant led officers on a chase last week morning before hiding in an attic.

The Tough Kookie Foundation for Childhood Cancer is inviting the public to a charity pickleball tournament next month at Texarkana College.

Texarkana, Arkansas Police have arrested a man following a shooting investigation.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is ordering a review of how public school districts spend taxpayer money.

Members of the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department SWAT Team conducted a high-risk arrest and search warrant operation Wednesday at a home in the 3300 block of Washington Street.

Texarkana College is expecting another year of enrollment growth, with early numbers showing about 4,900 students planning to attend this fall.

AEP SWEPCO is temporarily suspending residential service disconnections for nonpayment as extreme heat continues across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.

Arkansas officials are reviewing the future of correctional facilities in Texarkana, including the possibility of closing or relocating some operations.

A large artificial intelligence data center is being planned on more than 2,700 acres of land north of Texarkana in Miller County, Arkansas.

Burn bans are now in effect in several area counties and parishes, including Bowie County in Texas and Miller County in Arkansas.

A 15-year-old unlicensed driver is accused of running a stop sign and causing a serious crash Saturday afternoon at Main and West 41st Streets in Texarkana.

A 35-year-old man is in custody after police say he attacked several officers Thursday at the Greyhound Bus Station on South Lake Drive.

A 28-year-old man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested Wednesday after a pursuit through Texarkana ended with a Texas DPS trooper using a PIT maneuver.

Road improvements are moving forward in Texarkana, Arkansas, with three streets now under contract.

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will host a free community movie night Friday, August 28, at 7 p.m. at Hempstead Hall

Texas A&M University Texarkana unveiled its new branding Monday morning following a year-long process that included input from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.

School starts Wednesday in Texarkana Texas, and the Texarkana Texas Police Department is reminding drivers to watch for school buses.

A lightning strike has knocked six local radio stations off the air.

Two people are facing multiple charges following a dangerous police pursuit Thursday night in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Main Street Texarkana has launched the Light Up West Broad Street Campaign, aiming to raise $125,000 in matching funds to extend decorative string lighting along West Broad Street.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana has named Tyler Parker as the next head coach of the Eagles men's basketball team.

A husband and wife from Texarkana, Arkansas, have been arrested in connection with Thursday's ATM theft near Stateline Avenue and College Drive.

Texarkana Water Utilities has issued a boil water notice for customers living south of West 15th Street and west of South State Line.

Three juveniles were arrested after a late-night traffic stop near a Texarkana movie theater led to the recovery of five firearms.

Texarkana Texas Police are investigating an ATM robbery that happened around 12:30 p.m. near Stateline Avenue and College Drive.

A routine conversation led to a foot chase and multiple charges for a Texarkana woman Sunday evening.

Drone production at Red River Army Depot is moving ahead with millions of dollars in federal funding, new partnerships, and workforce training.

A national blood crisis has been declared, and local blood centers are asking for immediate help.

A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with an aggravated robbery at a Texarkana convenience store last week.

Texarkana Texas Police are once again asking for the public's help in solving the 2019 murders of Patrice Williams and Ensley Robinson.

Miller County is now under a burn ban as extremely dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is celebrating national recognition after being named one of USA TODAY's 2026 America's Best Trade Schools.

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a $1.5 million settlement with Domtar over alleged air pollution violations at its paper mill in Ashdown.

Texarkana Regional Airport will temporarily close both of its runways for 15 days beginning around Sept. 23 as part of a major runway improvement project.

A stabbing investigation in Texarkana, Arkansas led to multiple felony arrests after officers discovered drugs and firearms inside a home.

Drivers in Texarkana should prepare for a traffic change beginning Monday evening.

The Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department is investigating a stabbing that left three people injured Wednesday night.

The Texarkana Independent School District Board of Trustees has appointed Sherri Penix as the district's interim superintendent.

A Texarkana man has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to possessing an illegal machinegun conversion device.

A Texarkana man is facing charges after police say a disturbance at a restaurant led to a foot chase Saturday evening.

A Texarkana, Texas woman is facing forgery charges after police say she returned to the same credit union where she had allegedly cashed forged checks just hours earlier.

Hope Baking Company says it will permanently close its manufacturing facility on July 25, eliminating about 250 jobs.

Drivers in Texarkana should expect delays beginning Monday, July 20, as the city starts roadwork on Richmond Road between Summerhill Road and Texas Boulevard.

The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to make safety a priority after a sharp increase in deadly crashes across nine northeast Texas counties.

Several Texarkana residents are asking the City Council to disable Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, citing concerns about privacy, data security, and government surveillance.

A Maud couple is facing multiple felony charges after Bowie County investigators found an infant and numerous animals living in what authorities described as deplorable conditions.

Texarkana Arkansas Police are investigating a robbery that happened Sunday afternoon at Farmer's Bank & Trust on Arkansas Boulevard.

Two people were arrested after Texarkana Texas Police say they drove around pointing realistic-looking BB guns at people near West 10th and Bowie Streets.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving callers pretending to be police officers.

Texarkana will serve as Arkansas' "Capital for a Day" on Wednesday, July 15, under a proclamation issued by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Two Texarkana firefighters and an engineer helped safely deliver a baby during an emergency call on Friday, July 10.

A Texarkana woman is facing a capital murder charge after an 8-month-old infant died from injuries police say were sustained while in her care.

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is encouraging students to explore technical training programs as regional employers continue to seek skilled workers in manufacturing and industrial careers.

Business executive Tammy Waters has announced she will run for mayor of Texarkana, Arkansas, in this year's election.

The Hope Police Department is investigating after a body was found in a wooded area Saturday evening.

Harvest Texarkana Regional Food Bank is thanking local law enforcement after one of its stolen delivery trucks was recovered.

Residents in Texarkana's Northridge neighborhood should expect construction to begin Wednesday, July 8, as Summit Utilities starts a natural gas main replacement project.

Two men are in custody after authorities say they stole a box truck and burglarized a fireworks warehouse in Texarkana, Arkansas.

A Fouke man is facing multiple felony charges after a drug investigation in Miller County.

The Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council is preparing to open its 38th Annual Adult Juried Exhibition, showcasing more than 100 original works from local, national, and international artists.

Family members of a missing Texarkana woman gathered outside the Bi-State Justice Center Tuesday, calling for more progress in the search for 53-year-old Marilyn Williamson, who disappeared in March.

A Texarkana man is facing charges after police say he made death threats against local law enforcement.

A Simms, Texas, man has been convicted on multiple animal cruelty charges after prosecutors said he killed several dogs and left their bodies to decompose on his property.

Texas lawmakers are taking a closer look at the rapid growth of data centers and what it could mean for the state's water supply and electric grid.

A federal judge has denied the City of Texarkana's request to pause a civil lawsuit involving former police officer Zackary Gilley.

The Miller County Circuit Clerk's Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting registered voters with fake jury duty warrants.

A nearly yearlong fugitive investigation has ended with the arrest of a Texarkana man wanted on multiple felony charges.

A man wanted on multiple felony charges is in custody after a SWAT operation at a Texarkana hotel.

There's a new commander at Red River Army Depot in Hooks. Colonel Christopher Masson officially took command Thursday, becoming the depot's 46th commander during a traditional change-of-command ceremony.

A man accused in a May homicide is now back in Miller County to face charges.

If you're heading to this weekend's Texarkana Airshow, leave your drone at home. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction over Texarkana Regional Airport during airshow activities, creating a no-fly zone for all drones.

The historic Perot Theatre in downtown Texarkana will temporarily close this summer for a major $3 million renovation aimed at modernizing its audio and visual systems.

A routine traffic stop turned into a two-hour standoff Monday night in Texarkana, Texas.

A Bowie County jury has sentenced former Telford Unit inmate Tre Lee Jackson, 32, to life in prison for his role in a prison contraband operation that smuggled drugs and cell phones into the New Boston correctional facility.

The Wings & Blues Festival returns to Downtown Texarkana on Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Front Street Plaza and the Loading Dock Stage.

A federal judge has ruled that a discrimination lawsuit against Texas A&M University-Texarkana will move forward to trial later this year, while also questioning the strength of the case.

The 2026 Texarkana Airshow takes flight Saturday, June 27, at Texarkana Regional Airport, with gates opening at 10 a.m. and aerial performances beginning at 4 p.m.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has identified human remains found last week as those of a Louisiana man who had been missing since May.

The Texarkana, Arkansas Advertising and Promotion Commission has awarded more than $286,000 in grants to support tourism projects and events across the city.

A new trial has been scheduled for a Miller County man charged with capital murder after his first trial ended in a mistrial.

Two teenage boys are in critical condition after an ATV crash in Texarkana, Texas.

A suspicious activity call from a resident helped Texarkana Texas Police quickly arrest a vehicle burglary suspect early Monday morning.

As Juneteenth celebrations get underway, 17-year-old Ayden Howard is being recognized for helping grow Texarkana's annual Juneteenth Parade.

Drivers traveling through Texarkana will see a new traffic pattern on eastbound Interstate 30 once crews finish demolishing the FM 989/Kings Highway bridge later this week, weather permitting.

Texarkana Arkansas police cited a nightclub owner and two bartenders following an investigation into reports of underage drinking at Club Level on East 9th Street.

A trial date has been scheduled for a Texarkana man charged in the 1991 shooting death of his wife.

A 19-year-old Texarkana man is facing an aggravated robbery charge after police say he threatened a man with a stolen handgun inside a mobile home on South State Line Avenue.

Police are investigating after possible human remains were discovered Thursday afternoon on the Arkansas side of Texarkana.

A 39-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a shooting in Cass County that left a man dead.

The Harvest Texarkana Regional Food Bank is asking for volunteers to help harvest two acres of fresh corn donated by a Little River County farmer.

A long-vacant building in Texarkana, Arkansas’ College Hill neighborhood, is one step closer to becoming a convenience store.

The On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in Texarkana is expected to close Friday, according to multiple employees who shared the news on social media.

The FM 989/Kings Highway bridge over Interstate 30 in Texarkana will close to all traffic beginning around 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, as crews prepare to replace the structure.

Ashdown police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning at a home on Brodie Lane.

Texarkana, Texas police arrested a woman Tuesday afternoon after she allegedly claimed a bomb had been placed inside the Texarkana Public Library.

A Texarkana man remains in custody after being accused of seriously injuring his girlfriend's infant daughter.

A juvenile suspect is in custody after a police chase involving a stolen truck ended in Texarkana Monday morning.

Texarkana police arrested Jason Williams, owner of Café Lucille and Benchmark, on Friday afternoon on a warrant for indecent assault.

Two suspects were arrested early Friday morning after allegedly breaking into a business in the 2200 block of South Lake Drive in Texarkana.

Northeast Texas could play a major role in supplying lithium for the U.S. Army under a proposed federal bill introduced by East Texas Congressman Nathaniel Moran and Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn.

Three juveniles are facing charges after a theft investigation at Central Mall led officers to connect two of them to an earlier burglary.

Texarkana Water Utilities is advising motorists of an upcoming lane closure due to water main repair work.

The Texarkana Farmer’s Market is back for the summer season, offering local produce, farm-raised meats, homemade goods, and artisan crafts every Saturday.

A Texarkana man is facing multiple felony charges after a shots fired investigation Monday morning on Grand Avenue.

The Texarkana Texas Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a house explosion and fire earlier this year on Oakhill Road.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is asking College Hill residents to check home surveillance footage as officers continue searching for missing Louisiana man Jonathan L. Bohrer.

Texas voters will return to the polls Tuesday for primary runoff elections after no candidate earned more than 50 percent of the vote in the March primaries.

A Texarkana man is in custody after a Friday afternoon shooting in Genoa left one man dead, according to the Miller County Sheriff’s Office.

In recognition of Trauma Awareness Month, CHRISTUS Health is helping families keep children safer on the road through its Safe Riders Child Safety Seat Distribution and Education Program.

A former Bowie County correctional officer has been charged after authorities say she tried to bring synthetic marijuana into the downtown Texarkana jail annex.

A Texarkana man is jailed on more than $100,000 bond after police say he assaulted and robbed two elderly victims following a minor crash in a convenience store parking lot.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has welcomed a new member to its K9 Unit.

A Hempstead County jury has convicted a Hope man on methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia charges and sentenced him to 38 years in prison.

The Texas Department of Transportation says both westbound lanes of Interstate 30 in Texarkana will close overnight Wednesday as the I-30 widening project continues.

Texarkana College has earned the top ranking in Texas for three-year student completion rates, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

A Texarkana man is facing a felony charge after a March crash that seriously injured a pedestrian on New Boston Road.

The Texarkana, Arkansas Advertising and Promotion Commission approved more than 226-thousand dollars in event funding this week, including 181-thousand dollars for five events at Big Dam Water Park.

A Texarkana man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a drug charge involving what he believed was fentanyl.

The parents of a construction worker killed in an Interstate 30 work zone crash near New Boston have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department says a juvenile suspect has been arrested in connection with the High Point shooting that happened April 27th.

A new vending machine offering free Narcan, the emergency treatment used to reverse opioid overdoses, has been installed in the lobby of Randy Sams’ Outreach Center in Texarkana.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department says officers located a vehicle belonging to a missing Louisiana man Tuesday in the 200 block of East Street in Texarkana, Arkansas.

A Texarkana woman was arrested Monday on a trademark counterfeiting charge after authorities say she falsely claimed to represent the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation program.

Authorities are investigating a domestic-related shooting Tuesday morning at the Texarkana Aluminum plant in Nash that left two people dead and one injured.

A Pennsylvania woman visiting Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park discovered a 3.09-carat white diamond during a trip she said brought comfort after recent family losses.

A federal lawsuit involving the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl in the Texarkana Texas Police Department Explorer Program has expanded to include the Boy Scouts of America, now known as Scouting America, along with Learning for Life and the Caddo Area Council.

As hospice fraud cases continue to surface across Texas and the country, Hospice of Texarkana is publicly reaffirming its commitment to ethical and compassionate end-of-life care.

A Texarkana man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly causing a crash and leaving the scene on U.S. Highway 67.

Main Street Texarkana is asking residents to share their ideas for the future of downtown Texarkana through a new public survey.

The Texarkana Texas Police Department is warning residents to stay alert after one of its officers was targeted in a scam attempt Tuesday morning.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana is joining a statewide effort to help younger students explore college and career opportunities.

A Texarkana man is in the Bowie County Jail after allegedly assaulting a woman with muscular dystrophy.

A man charged in a 2025 Texarkana homicide is due in Miller County District Court Tuesday for a pretrial hearing.

The Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors meeting Monday night shifted from routine business to tense debate over grant funding and community representation.

A youth job fair is set for this week in Texarkana, offering teens and young adults a chance to land summer jobs and career opportunities.

A Texarkana man is facing multiple felony charges following a traffic stop in West Texas.

A new Arkansas law will soon bring added safety measures to school locker rooms.

The Texarkana, Texas Fire Department is investigating a deadly house fire that happened late Friday night in the 1800 block of West 7th Street.

Texarkana Water Utilities will temporarily change how it disinfects drinking water starting today, for about four weeks as part of routine maintenance.

The Texarkana Texas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 46-year-old Gordon Lemons, who is wanted on multiple serious charges related to sexual assault.

A Texarkana man has been arrested and charged with stalking after allegedly violating a no-contact order involving his former girlfriend.

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has earned top honors at the 41st Annual Educational Advertising Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.

TexAmericas Center has announced progress on Project Big Pine, a 400-acre development in Bowie County aimed at attracting data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and other power-intensive industries.

The Texarkana Texas Police Department is reminding residents to stay alert when donating or making purchases at fundraising tables outside local businesses.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman.

The Texarkana Texas Farmers’ Market is set to kick off its 2026 season on Saturday, May 2nd.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana has expanded its online education offerings, now providing 23 degree programs that can be completed entirely online.

Police say a woman is facing multiple charges after a crash involving a 3-month-old child early Sunday morning.

A major aviation company is bringing new jobs to the Texarkana area.

An 18-year-old Hope man is facing capital murder charges in connection with the February shooting death of a 20-year-old man.

Richard Markeil “Lucky” Henson, one of two men convicted in the 2003 robbery and killing of three employees at the Texarkana Outback Steakhouse, has been denied parole.

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving a caller posing as law enforcement.

Hospice of Texarkana is encouraging community support during East Texas Giving Day on Tuesday, April 28, with donations matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 by an anonymous donor.

Drivers in Texarkana should prepare for delays as the Texas Department of Transportation will close both westbound lanes of Interstate 30 on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24.

A traffic stop in Texarkana led to an arrest after a driver allegedly gave police false information during a stop on St. Michael Drive.

The Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department is encouraging residents to participate in National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 25.

A Texarkana man has been charged with two counts of child endangerment following a crash tied to a family dispute that began at a yard sale last month.

A Nash, Texas man was killed Sunday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on St. Michael Drive in Texarkana.

A Texarkana man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.

A unique fundraising event will take place in downtown Texarkana this weekend, giving participants the chance to rappel down a high-rise building to support local children.

A nonprofit organization is working to improve community safety and reduce substance abuse across the Texarkana area

A shoplifting attempt turned violent Monday morning, resulting in a robbery arrest, according to the Texarkana, Texas Police Department.

A 46-year-old man was killed Sunday evening during an officer-involved shooting east of Texarkana, according to Arkansas State Police.

Texarkana, Texas Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened Friday evening.

Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into more than 1,000 cities across Texas, including Texarkana and Tyler, over alleged unlawful tax increases.

A Bowie County judge has dismissed an aggravated assault charge against a man accused of attacking a Central Mall employee in 2024.

The Texas Department of Transportation says a temporary closure is coming to Interstate 30 in Texarkana.

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A state appellate court has denied a request for a new trial from a man convicted of assaulting a police officer in Texarkana.

Volunteers across East Texas are coming together to support an 8-year-old boy battling an aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Mayors from three Texarkana-area cities gathered Wednesday for their annual “State of the City” presentations, highlighting recent accomplishments and future goals.

Police in Texarkana say a man was arrested Monday after causing a disturbance at a fast-food restaurant on Richmond Road.

Students attending University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana may be eligible for Pell Grants to help cover the cost of summer classes.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing enforcement efforts to crack down on distracted driving across the state.

Keep Texarkana Beautiful, along with the City of Texarkana, Texas, is hosting the Annual Spring Clean-Up this Saturday, April 11th, starting at 8 a.m.

The State of Texas is investing in drone production at Red River Army Depot with a $5 million grant.

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas is hosting a Manufacturing Job Fair in Texarkana on Tuesday, April 14.

The deadline is approaching for Hempstead County seniors to apply for the Hempstead Guarantee Scholarship at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana.

A Texarkana man was arrested Wednesday evening after leading police on a short chase in a stolen vehicle.

The Texarkana Texas Police Department is warning residents about a new text message scam that is circulating locally and across the country.

A Pine Bluff woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to steal from the same Texarkana store twice in less than a week.

Testimony began Tuesday in the trial of a Texarkana man accused of intentionally running over another man in a church parking lot last year.

The Texarkana Texas Police Department says residents should expect a larger-than-usual emergency alert test this Thursday.