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VIDEO | Work on Grim now expected to start in early October Chunks of sidewalk were being scooped up Thursday night in front of the Grim Hotel on State Line Avenue downtown. The debris was a result of efforts to put in a new sewer line by Texarkana Water Utilities. by Karl Richter Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 8:31pm

Arrest made in Oklahoma homicide A McCurtain County man has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge in connection with his fiance's death. Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 3:43pm

Miller Democrats to host talk on women running for office Former Arkansas political candidate Susan Inman on Sept. 26 will present a program on women running for office. by Karl Richter Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 1:51pm

Bail set for suspect in Waffle House shooting Bail for Calvin Gardner, the suspect in the double shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at the Waffle House, has been set at $200,000, according to Texarkana, Texas, police. Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 4:41am

Big Boy Toyz romps into town Sales, servicing, lifestyle around sports-oriented vehicles are name of the game by Junius Stone Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 4:40am

Shining Brightly: Highland Park, Theron Jones gain national recognition as Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools of Distinction Only 48 schools in Texas and 300 schools nationwide have achieved the Lighthouse certification. by Jennifer Middleton Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 4:37am

AR-TX REDI reveals its new online destination AR-TX REDI has unveiled its next step in marketing the region as a premier business location with the launch of a new state-of-the-art website showcasing the assets and attributes of the area. Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 4:36am

Highland Park and Theron Jones receive Lighthouse recognition Highland Park Elementary and Theron Jones Early Literacy Center have been certified and named as 2019 Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools of Academic Distinction by Franklin Covey Education. Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 4:02am

The Salvation Army opens registration for Angel Tree The Salvation Army Texarkana Corps is taking registration for its Angel Tree program. Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 3:23am

A&M-Texarkana launches food pantry TEXARKANA, Texas — Texas A&M University-Texarkana officials, faculty, staff, and students gathered with community members and officials from Harvest Regional Food Bank Texarkana Wednesday to launch the university's new food pantry. Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 3:21am

MOOYAH offered fans a taste for Cheeseburger Day TEXARKANA, TEXAS — A waitress brings out a cheeseburger fresh out of the kitchen, stacked high with beef, cheese and fixings. The customer takes the sandwich on a metal tray, ready to take in the meal. by Junius Stone Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 3:20am

CHRISTUS to host annual Rehab Reunion The CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation Hospital will host its 25th annual Rehab Reunion from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Rehabilitation Hospital in the gym at 2400 St. Michael Drive, Texarkana, Texas. Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 3:19am

Bail set for suspect in Saturday's double shooting at State Line Avenue Waffle House TEXARKANA, Texas — Bail for Calvin Gardner, the suspect in the double shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at the Waffle House, has been set at $200,000, according to Texarkana, Texas, police. Published Sep. 19 2019 @ 12:53am

Complaint: Maud couple allegedly 'continue to squander' timber company's monies, assets MAUD, Texas — A forestry investment company claims a Maud, Texas, couple accused of more than $4 million in fraud is violating a court order to preserve assets by selling precious metals and coins and by spending money on pool supplies, patio furniture and essential oils. by Lynn LaRowe Published Sep. 18 2019 @ 11:53pm

Bail set for suspect in double shooting at Waffle House Bail for Calvin Gardner, the suspect in the double shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at the Waffle House, has been set at $200,000, according to Texarkana, Texas Police. Published Sep. 18 2019 @ 8:58pm

VIDEO | Texarkana area could see heavy rainfall from Imelda Heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Tropical Depression Imelda is looking increasingly likely for the Texarkana area this week. Published Sep. 18 2019 @ 7:10pm

Harvest Regional Food Bank is gearing up for the 28th Taste of Texarkana Harvest Regional Food Bank's 28th Annual Taste of Texarkana takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Four States Fairgrounds. There will be more than 40 food and beverage vendors offering samples of their best dishes at the event. Published Sep. 18 2019 @ 6:31pm

Angel Tree registration open The Salvation Army Texarkana Corps is taking registration for its Angel Tree program. The program provides Christmas gifts for disadvantaged children and seniors in Bowie County in Texas and Miller and Little River counties in Arkansas. Published Sep. 18 2019 @ 6:12pm

St. Michael hosts Rehab Reunion The CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation Hospital will host its 25th annual Rehab Reunion from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Rehabilitation Hospital in the gym at 2400 St. Michael Drive, Texarkana, Texas. Published Sep. 18 2019 @ 6:06pm

Main Street to host panel of preservationists Main Street Texarkana will host coffee and conversation with Texas historical preservation experts Monday morning. by Karl Richter Published Sep. 18 2019 @ 3:36pm

AEP SWEPCO donates to college fund The University of Arkansas Cossatot Foundation recently received a $1,500 donation from AEP Southwestern Electric Power Co., which has provided scholarships to the college since 2010 by University of Arkansas Cossatot Published Sep. 18 2019 @ 8:34am

Texarkana Police: Suspect in double shooting at Waffle House surrenders Calvin Gardner, the suspect in the double shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at the Waffle House, turned himself in to police Tuesday night, according to a Texarkana, Texas, Police Department press release. Published Sep. 18 2019 @ 5:59am

Construction ahead of schedule at Arkansas Middle School The school is expected to be completed in January 2021. A live feed of the construction process can be viewed at the school's website, tasd7.net. by Jennifer Middleton Published Sep. 18 2019 @ 5:26am