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Public reception set to honor James Carlow A public reception to honor recently retired Bowie County Judge James Carlow and his wife Nancy will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Regional Arts Center, 321 W. Fourth St. in Texarkana, Texas. Published Oct. 20 2019 @ 2:49am

On the Beat On the Beat for Oct. 20, 2019 Published Oct. 20 2019 @ 2:48am

New management renews Magnolia Assisted Living Two years ago, Magnolia Assisted Living's management ran into problems with paying their bills. This got the attention of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, who were the title holders of the property. by Junius Stone Published Oct. 20 2019 @ 2:47am

Local artist introduces abstract art for all seasons As downtown Texarkana continues to develop as the town's cultural and historical center, art is appearing on a variety of surfaces. At the historic 1894 Lofts building, already the home of art galleries and more, the next step is coming up for an art display. by Junius Stone Published Oct. 20 2019 @ 2:45am

'Romeo and Juliet' to be held at Hempstead Hall William Shakespeare's "star-crossed lovers" of Verona will be brought to the stage at Hempstead Hall on the University of Arkansas-Hope campus at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, as the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council and Hempstead Hall present the Arkansas Shakespeare Company production of "Romeo and Juliet." by Ken McLemore/Special to the Gazette Published Oct. 20 2019 @ 2:43am

County lands grant for Doddridge community The community of Doddridge has received a $46,400 Community Assistance Grant to be used for a new community center. by Jennifer Middleton Published Oct. 20 2019 @ 2:21am

Race for the Cure draws crowd, awareness downtown The sight of downtown Texarkana filling up with cars and people before sunrise would ordinarily seen unusual for a Saturday morning -- except for a lively tradition that's 21 years old. by Greg Bischof Published Oct. 20 2019 @ 2:20am

Lawsuit accuses TISD of not paying workers overtime | Complaint alleges district failed to pay cafeteria employees time-and-a-half after 40 hours A federal lawsuit filed Thursday accuses Texarkana Independent School District of failing to pay cafeteria employees overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 in a week. by Lynn LaRowe Published Oct. 20 2019 @ 2:18am

Teen faces capital murder charges | Wilson, 18, accused of killing two men, wounding third after losing at gambling Prosecutors have formally charged an 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting two and wounding a third as a child slept in an adjacent bedroom at a Texarkana house in August. by Lynn LaRowe Published Oct. 20 2019 @ 2:16am

Annual Komen Race for the Cure is today The 21st annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure takes place at 9 a.m. today beginning at the Front Street Plaza in downtown Texarkana. Thousands are expected to participate in the event, which raises money for breast cancer treatment and research. The race day schedule and parking information are provided below. Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 3:55am

Jury finds man not guilty of dollar store robbery A Bowie County jury found a Texarkana man not guilty Wednesday of holding up a dollar store in Texarkana, Texas, last year. by Lynn LaRowe Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 3:53am

Benefit for pair to be held today A benefit event for Kaitlyn & Brandon Mooney is 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Champions Park next door to Champions Bible Church, 702 Holly St. Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 3:27am

On the Beat On the Beat for Oct. 19, 2019 Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 3:26am

Vigil Sunday for domestic violence awareness Woman with a Vision and Vanessa Jackson-Fields will host a candlelight vigil Sunday for ending domestic violence. Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 3:20am

THS band earns top rating, moves to area contest Texas High School Tiger Marching Band earned a First Division Rating from all judges during the Region IV UIL Marching Contest held Oct. 15 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 3:04am

Road Work Weekly Roadwork Report for TXDOT Atlanta District for Oct. 20-26 Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 3:02am

Cossatot Center to host health fair The University of Arkansas Cossatot Center for Student Success will host a free health fair on from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Skilled Trades Building on the UA Cossatot De Queen Campus. Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 3:02am

Author to speak at Eagle Hall Canadian author Anne T. Donahue will be the keynote speaker for Texas A&M University-Texarkana's Program for Learning and Community Engagement from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Eagle Hall. Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 3:00am

Texas A&M-Texarkana brings comedian to campus to benefit new university food pantry Texas A&M University-Texarkana's Campus Activities Board is bringing comedian Daniel Franzese to campus at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Eagle Hall for a performance benefiting the university's new food pantry, The Eagle Pantry. Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 2:53am

Police issue felony warrant for Robert Davis Texarkana, Texas, Police have a felony warrant for Robert Spencer Davis. Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 2:51am

Church News Church News for Oct. 19, 2019 Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 1:26am

Texarkana Police: Woman arrested on aggravated assault charge after driving erratically through field behind a school with students present Arkansas-side officers were dispatched to North Heights Jr High at the request of TASD school security on Friday after being informed a maroon van was driving erratically through a field behind the school, which was part of the school grounds. Published Oct. 19 2019 @ 1:04am

Front Street Food Fest Saturday afternoon Another Front Street Food Fest will happen downtown from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday. Published Oct. 18 2019 @ 11:50pm