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SWEPCO: Power restoration in Texarkana could take until Sunday night TEXARKANA -- SWEPCO electricity customers in Southwest Arkansas and East Texas who lost power because of overnight storms may not see it restored until Sunday. Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 11:59am

Good crowds at fair this week | Rodeo continues today; Sunday is the last day The 76th Four States Fair and Rodeo heads into its second weekend as a steady, robust stream of fair fans attend during the overall pleasant weather. by Junius Stone Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm

Pretrial motion: Teacher's aide wants statements she made to school officials suppressed A former Texarkana Independent School District teacher's aide accused of sexual misconduct with three male students is scheduled to face a jury later this month. by Lynn LaRowe Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 11:04pm

Trial date set in deaths of mother, unborn infant | Jury selection expected to take weeks Trial is set to begin in September 2022 for a woman accused of murdering a pregnant friend and kidnapping her unborn child, but the process of picking a jury is scheduled to begin more than a month before. by Lynn LaRowe Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 11:02pm

Customers line up to make Burlington's local grand opening a hit Several hours into Friday's grand opening of the Burlington store here, lines of customers continued to wind through the aisles of merchandise. Presentation of inventory was one of its notable features. by Junius Stone Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 11:01pm

Man arrested for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend A Texarkana man has been arrested for shooting a woman in the arm during an argument. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:26pm

Vaccination clinic Saturday at Arkansas High A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held Saturday at Arkansas High School. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:20pm

Education News Education News for April 10, 2021 Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 9:55pm

Roadwork Report Today through Saturday Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 9:53pm

TTPD used spikes on semi truck involved in pursuit. Texarkana Texas Police used spikes Friday night to try and stop a semi truck that was fleeing an accident scene. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 9:34pm

Morriss Elementary robotics competes in virtual contest TEXARKANA, Texas -- During the recent Texas Computer Education Association's Virtual Robotics Contest, teams from the Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics and Engineering Elementary School had an opportunity to show their creativity. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 4:44pm

TMS has Boogie Fever The Texarkana Museums System invites everyone to dance the night away on Saturday, April 17, in a continuing celebration of its 50th anniversary and the year 1971. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 3:00pm

Onion satirizes Texarkana's Sen. Hickey over trans care law TEXARKANA, Ark. -- The satirical website The Onion on Wednesday aimed its barbs at Texarkanian state Sen. Jimmy Hickey Jr. and the Arkansas General Assembly after it overrode Gov. Asa Hutchinson's veto of a bill concerning young transgender people. by Karl Richter Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 1:31pm

Trial dates set in death of mother, unborn infant NEW BOSTON, Texas --Trial is set to begin in September 2022 for a woman accused of murdering a pregnant friend and kidnapping her unborn child, but the process of picking a jury is scheduled to begin more than a month before. by Lynn LaRowe Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:42pm

Texarkana man arrested after shooting TEXARKANA, Texas -- A Texarkana man has been arrested for shooting a woman in the arm during an argument. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:36am

Risk of severe weather today, tonight TEXARKANA -- The National Weather Service forecasts thunderstorms across the region that may be severe today and overnight. by Karl Richter Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 8:58am

Loca Luna soon will open second location | Owner credits hard work for success Local restaurants faced one of their greatest challenges when the shutdown occurred last year because of COVID-19. To remain open, like many, Hector Leal's staff operated a drive-through to continue getting food to his customers. by Junius Stone Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 10:02pm

Leadership Texarkana starts program for lessons in leading | Truman Arnold VP discusses importance of establishing culture In an event hosted by Brewsters on the Boulevard and City Church, Leadership Texarkana hosted its second Coffee and Conversation event intended to engage local leaders in discussion about elements of leadership and how to approach the topic. by Junius Stone Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 10:01pm

Board taps local firm to recruit city manager | Arkansas-side directors will choose from candidates The city Board of Directors on Thursday voted unanimously to retain a local company to handle recruitment of candidates for city manager. by Karl Richter Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 9:59pm

Body recovered from Wright Patman Lake Search teams have recovered a man who has been missing since early Sunday evening after the 2000 GMC Yukon he was in plunged into Wright Patman Lake. by Lori Dunn & Greg Bischof Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 9:53pm

PGISD approves new positions, reading academy In a regular meeting Thursday, the Pleasant Grove Independent School District Board of Trustees approved additional instructional positions for the 2021-2022 school year and its first Summer Reading Academy for kindergarten through 11th grade. by Andrew Bell Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 9:31pm

PG High journalism earns top awards in Best in Texas competition Pleasant Grove High School journalism students won 27 of the top awards in the Texas Association of Journalism Educators Best in Texas competition announced last weekend. by Andrew Bell Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 9:29pm

Man sentenced to seven years for solicitation of a minor A man who was arrested after arranging to meet an undercover officer he thought was a 15-year-old girl was sentenced to seven years in prison Wednesday for online solicitation of a minor. by Lynn LaRowe Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 9:28pm