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Texarkana News
Armed fugitive arrested after standoff with Arkansas State Police
HOPE, Ark.-A Progreso, Texas, man is in custody after a standoff with police at the Interstate-30 weight station.
by Lori Dunn
Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 5:49pm
THS "Texas Throwback Theatre" to be held this Sunday evening
Texas High School Students Council's annual variety show, "Texas Throwback Theatre," will be held this Sunday, April 11 at 6 p.m.
Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:15pm
Official: Body of missing man recovered 'just down river' from where accident happened
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Gregg Williams confirmed Thursday morning that the body of 23-year-old Armando Valdez has been recovered.
by Texarkana Gazette Staff
Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 10:24am
TexAmericas heralds new 'shovel-ready' site
Scott Norton, TexAmericas Center executive director and CEO, announced that about 7,000 acres of land that was once part of Lone Star Army Ammunition plant, was "shovel ready" for business development.
by Junius Stone
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:58pm
Bennett gets her Badge | New chief honored by historic occasion
Texarkana Arkansas Police Chief Kristi Bennett officially received her Chief of Police badge Wednesday in a ceremony at Crossties, a venue on Broad Street.
by Lori Dunn
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:57pm
Embezzler receives probation but must pay money back | Woman lifted $135,000 from beauty supply store
A Bowie County district judge told a woman who embezzled more than $135,000 from a local beauty supply store that her victims didn't want her to receive probation but they want their money back, at a sentencing hearing Wednesday.
by Lynn LaRowe
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:54pm
Man takes 12-year plea deal for sexual assault of woman
A man who sexually assaulted a woman while she was passed out was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison as part of a plea bargain in Bowie County.
by Lynn LaRowe
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:52pm
Criminal jury trials back on track in Miller County | Jury selection May 5 for child sexual assault case
With the lifting of pandemic restrictions by the Arkansas Supreme Court, prosecutors in Miller County are getting ready for their first criminal jury trial in months.
by Lynn LaRowe
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 9:36pm
TMS Band brings home sweepstakes
The Texas Middle School Symphonic Band recently received first division ratings from all six judges in both Concert and Sight-Reading during the recent University Interscholastic League Concert and Sight-Reading Contest held in New Boston, Texas.
by Andrew Bell
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 9:35pm
University announces scholarship recipients
The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana recently announced that Dylan Collier and Jenna Neely have been awarded the Bridge Scholarship.
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 9:34pm
On the Beat
Police and emergency dispatch reports from Tuesday.
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 9:31pm
Man missing from lake accident identified | Recovery efforts continue at Wright Patman
The recovery mission for a man missing in Wright Patman Lake continued Wednesday.
by Lori Dunn
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 6:33pm
SURVEY | How did you persevere in the pandemic?
It's been a tough year but we've made it.
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 5:17pm
Meagan McBain earns ATCOG Dispatcher of the Year award
Members of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments awarded the Dispatcher of the Year award for the area Wednesday to Meagan McBain, one of the dispatchers at the Bi-State Criminal Justice Center/Central Records and Communications.
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:25am
Severe thunderstorms expected in Texarkana area
Severe thunderstorms are expected for the Texarkana region this afternoon and through this evening.
by Texarkana Gazette Staff
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:05am
TMS band brings home first division ratings, sweepstakes trophy
The Texas Middle School Symphonic Band received First Division Ratings, from all six judges, in both Concert and Sight-Reading during the recent UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest held in New Boston, Texas.
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 10:07am
UAHT scholarship recipient announced
The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana announced Wednesday that Dylan Collier has been awarded the Bridge Scholarship to attend the college.
Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 9:15am
Recovery efforts continue | Another vehicle found in water, but not connected
A dive team trying to recover a missing man found a second vehicle Monday down river from where a 2000 GMC Yukon plunged into Wright Patman Lake.
Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:24pm
TEA says STAAR testing rollout was rough, unacceptable
Technical issues regarding the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) caused the first day of testing to be canceled for many students statewide.
by Andrew Bell
Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:23pm
Man faces child sex abuse charges, wife accused of witness tampering
A Nash, Texas, man is facing child sex abuse charges and his wife is accused of tampering with a witness in the case.
by Lynn LaRowe
Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:22pm
Going Green | TC Annex demolition down to foundation
The demolition of the former Texarkana College Annex building can't get much lower than this.
by Junius Stone
Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:21pm
Hope Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart takes position in Searcy
Hope Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart announced today he will leave the district effective July 1 to become superintendent of the Searcy, Arkansas, Public School District.
Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:20pm
SelecTrucks opens in Texarkana
SelecTrucks, a used tractor truck dealership with outlets all over the United States as well as Canada, is now open here here. The company, though a Freightliner factory-authorized dealership, sells a full spectrum of recognized truck brands.
by Junius Stone
Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 10:18pm
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