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TAPD warns of vehcle thefts, some stolen vehicles to target ATMs TEXARKANA, Ark. -- The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department wants to warn the community about recent stolen vehicles. Published Jun. 14 2021 @ 11:10am

City Council to vote on downtown entertainment district TEXARKANA, Texas -- During a regular meeting Monday, the City Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on establishing a downtown entertainment district where outdoor drinking would be allowed. by Karl Richter Published Jun. 14 2021 @ 9:37am

Reunions and Pageants Reunions and Pageants Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 10:51pm

On The Beat Police and emergency dispatch reports from Saturday Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 10:50pm

TASD board to meet Tuesday Texarkana Arkansas School District Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday looking to approve contracts, updates and bids. Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 10:49pm

L-E Athletics to hold first golf scramble in two years The Liberty-Eylau School District Athletics Department will hold its annual Alumni Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 19, after a two-year hiatus. by Andrew Bell Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 10:43pm

TC awarded $475,000 for equipment and training The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded Texarkana College with $475,000 in funding from two grant sources: JET Grant and Skills Development Fund Grant. Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 10:32pm

Barrel racer a regular at Runnin' WJ competition As regular participant in the annual Runnin' WJ Barrel Race, Mississippi resident Allison Crabb said she grew to love the sport, but only after a physical accident steered her in that direction. by Greg Bischof Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 10:31pm

Dapper at Park Place soon to reopen Dapper at Park Place is one of the most distinct restaurants in Texarkana in appearance alone, and it is reopening July 2 with three restaurants in one place. by Junius Stone Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 10:29pm

Weather for 6-14 Today will be sunny with a high of 93 and a low near 70.` Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 9:11pm

On The Record On The Record Published Jun. 13 2021 @ 6:24pm

A New Boston illustrator sues Netflix, others | Kevin Bennett Atkinson alleges copyright infringement against 'Umbrella Academy' character A New Boston, Texas, illustrator and comic book author claims the villain portrayed in the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy is based on his work, in a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement filed in a Texarkana federal court last week. by Lynn LaRowe Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 10:36pm

Airport breaks ground on new $36M terminal After 16 years of planning and $36 million worth of investing, hundreds of spectators were glad to see dirt flying at the Texarkana Regional Airport Saturday. by Greg Bischof Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 10:35pm

Area authorities making effort to vaccinate inmates | Despite work, jails are 'never completely free of COVID,' officials say Officials with Miller County jail and Bi-State jail have made efforts to make sure inmates are vaccinated. by Lori Dunn Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 10:34pm

Texarkana community turns out to support local toddler The Texarkana community braved Saturday heat and brought its support for Blake Sampson, a critically injured 2-year-old currently recovering from a head injury in a Dallas hospital. by Junius Stone Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 10:33pm

Tuesday marks 100th anniversary for Coleman The phrase "the sky's the limit" never really fit early American pioneer aviator Bessie Coleman because her achievements were limitless. by Greg Bischof Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 9:30pm

Closer to the Wall A gathering of area bikers assembled for the Texarkana Fallen Bikers Memorial Wall 2021 Rally this weekend. by Junius Stone Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 9:29pm

On the Beat Police and emergency dispatch reports from Friday Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 8:16pm

Oaklawn Rotary Club voted best in district Oaklawn Rotary Club of Texarkana was recently presented with the Rotary Club of the Year Award for District 5830 by former Rotary District Gov. Jim Finstrom. Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 8:15pm

Police: Texarkana man dies in motorcycle crash A 46-year-old motorcyclist was killed following a crash in Texarkana on Thursday night, police said. Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 8:14pm

TEXAR hosts local band, local brews, local bites Downtown will be hopping with a local band, local brews and local eats on Thursday, June 24, when The Moss Brothers perform outside the Perot Theatre while two local breweries serve drinks and dishes. by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 8:13pm

City Council to vote on downtown entertainment district During a regular meeting Monday, the City Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on establishing a downtown entertainment district where outdoor drinking would be allowed. by Karl Richter Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 7:59pm

Group moves rescued dogs to Northeast to find a better life | Texarkana volunteers step up during leg-stretching stop here Friday evening a vehicle transporting 30 or so dogs from the Houston area stopped in Texarkana for a break. These were animal shelter dogs being transported by Ruff To Rescue Express. by Junius Stone Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:28pm