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Texarkana Regional News
Coffee Ladies of Linden show resilience in the face of COVID pandemic
The Coffee Ladies of Linden have been having a hard time with COVID-19. These eight to 10 ladies have gone from years of meeting every afternoon, seven days a week, to no meetings at all.
Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 5:42pm
What's happening
The Cass County Genealogical Society will hear Atlanta resident historian Charles Steger discuss early land transactions and the archaeological survey conducted in Northeast Texas by the Republic of Texas at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church in Queen City.
Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 5:24pm
All Smiles
One of the best parts about the first day of the new year is that for that much time almost everyone smiles.
Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 5:21pm
Location of new industrial site revealed
A site recently leased by the city and Miller County for the purpose of regional economic development is northeast of the city limits near where U.S. Highway 67 crosses Interstate 30.
by Karl Richter
Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 4:12pm
UAHT to offer online orientations next week
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will be offering online orientation sessions for students who are new to online courses next week.
by Andrew Bell
Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 4:05pm
Man pleads not guilty to charges related to alleged plan to burn down African American church in Queen City
A man accused of breaking into an African American church in Queen City last summer pleaded not guilty Monday to attempted arson at a hearing in Cass County.
by Lynn LaRowe
Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 2:51pm
Police in Ashdown investigating death of infant
Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old infant.
Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 2:36pm
Texas man pleads guilty to mail fraud involving Wake Village and Miller County residents
A Frisco, Texas, lawyer pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a Texarkana federal court Monday involving residents of Wake Village, Texas, and Miller County, Arkansas.
by Lynn LaRowe
Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 2:31pm
Wednesday to bring rain to Texarkana area | Chance of snow this weekend
An 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms are expected across the region on Wednesday and early Thursday morning.
Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 10:30am
Bowie County's active virus cases rise by 136 in four days; Miller up
Active coronavirus cases increased from Thursday to Monday in both Bowie County, Texas, and Miller County, Arkansas, according to state health departments.
by Karl Richter
Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 12:38am
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System to continue applicable elective procedures
Following Governor Abbot's Executive Order GA-32, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is able to continue providing elective procedures including outpatient surgery for most of our patients as they do not require inpatient care and do not impact our ability to care for COVID patients it announced in a press release on Monday.
Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 6:07pm
Hospitalizations trigger COVID restrictions in Bowie County, region
The rate of hospitalizations because of COVID-19 in Bowie County and the surrounding region has triggered state-ordered business and medical restrictions.
by Karl Richter
Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 9:10am
TexAmericas Center grew during a challenging year
TEXARKANA, Texas — It was a year of adjustment for officials at TexAmericas Center, largely because of the pandemic. And adjust they did.
by Junius Stone
Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 1:04am
Book chronicles life of Fouke WWII hero
FOUKE, Ark. — With 2020 marking the 75th anniversary of World War II's end, Frank McFerrin found a way to honor those quickly vanishing men and women who saved the country and our world.
by Greg Bischof
Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 1:02am
Shooting leaves pastor dead, 3 hurt near Tyler
WINONA, Texas — A pastor is dead and three people injured after a shooting Sunday at a small East Texas church near Tyler, Texas. The pastor, armed with a gun, confronted a man who hid from police in the church overnight, a local sheriff said.
by Compiled by Gazette Staff from Wire Reports
Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 1:01am
Public input may help local police solve two slayings
TEXARKANA, Texas — Detectives with the Texarkana Texas Police Department continue to investigate unsolved homicides and other crimes, but they often run into roadblocks when leads dry up.
by Lori Dunn
Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 12:59am
For local radio host, jazz is an adventure
TEXARKANA, Texas — If you think of jazz on local radio, it may just be on KTXK, the public radio station that spins jazz as a strong element in its programming.
by Aaron Brand
Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 12:58am
Clay shooting enthusiasts begin new year with bang
TEXARKANA, Ark. — On the first Saturday of 2021, a dozen or so shooters took to the clay target range at Rocky Creek USA Outdoor Shooting Range.
by Junius Stone
Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 12:53am
On the Record
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Bowie County not available due to ransomware attack.)
Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 12:51am
Rodeo competition continues wild ride today at fairgrounds
Rodeo and horsemanship competitions were front and center Saturday at an exhibition put on by VIP Team Roping.
by Junius Stone
Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 12:46am
JOHN MOORE | 'Tis the season of resolutions
In my previous column, I mentioned my resolution to help others during the New Year. Some readers felt that resolutions were a waste of time, while others felt resolutions were admirable but not sustainable.
by John Moore
Published Jan. 3 2021 @ 11:51pm
Hearings scheduled in capital murder case
Four men who were arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on the Southern Arkansas University campus on Aug. 11 will face court hearings this week.
by Rhett Gentry | Magnolia Banner News
Published Jan. 2 2021 @ 9:15pm
New Bowie County sheriff takes oath
For the first time in 20 years, Bowie County has a new sheriff.
by Christy Busby Worsham
Published Jan. 1 2021 @ 10:58pm
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