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Texarkana Police investigating Spruce Street shooting | Suspect flees
Police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred Friday morning in the 2300 block of Spruce Street.
Jan. 25 2020 @ 4:49am
TexAmericas Center ready for the new year, next stage | Many acres prepped for new clients
TexAmericas Center has completed a three-year project dedicated to making more of its property formerly used by Red River Army Depot able to accomodate new businesses.
Jan. 22 2020 @ 6:11am
Area eatery caters to keto clientele, others
A local restaurant offering a range of goods created for people with a range of specific dietary needs opened recently in Queen City.
Jan. 13 2020 @ 7:16am
Mother Kelly's Home Cooking to move to State Line location
Mother Kelley's Home Cooking, serving home-style food on Texas Boulevard for eight years, is pulling up stakes and moving to a new home, the place formerly occupied by MeoMyo's Cajun Cafe (now in its new location on Jefferson on the Arkansas-side). According to Shelia Sutton, owner of Mother Kelley's, she's realized they needed to find a new place for awhile. It just took time to find the right one.
Jan. 12 2020 @ 4:59am
Drink up! | Urban Tea Town offers not just tea and coffee, but an experience
When a customer enters Urban Tea Town on Arkansas Boulevard, they see comfortable chairs, striking art and skilled servers preparing beverages and pastries for the relaxing customers.
Jan. 10 2020 @ 5:03am
KTXK activates backup transmitter after fire knocks out its main one
Local NPR affiliate KTXK is operating at reduced power on its backup transmitter after a fire Tuesday morning knocked out its main transmitter at the Texarkana College campus.
Jan. 9 2020 @ 4:42am
TexAmericas' growth leads to plans for construction
TexAmericas Center, the organization created to develop land and facilities formerly belonging to Red River Army Depot, enjoyed a year of economic development as businesses came to take advantage of the facilities.
Jan. 8 2020 @ 1:13pm
Sweet creams | Business offers a new take on ice cream for the new year
Ice cream preparers spread out various mixes onto ice-cold plates as they prepare the signature rolled ice cream for customers. The process is different from what people coming into an ice cream store might expect, but such is the method of rolled ice cream, which Sheba Smith has brought to Texarkana.
Jan. 8 2020 @ 4:12am
Local power company taps into solar energy
A solar array is under construction in the Texarkana area. Produced via a partnership of Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative and Today's Power, this array will help ease electrical costs during peak use periods, according to Jennah Denney, Today's Power marketing and public relations co-ordinator.
Jan. 5 2020 @ 4:41am
Big Boy Toyz offers an array of motorcycles and accessories
Big Boy Toyz opened just before Christmas in downtown. The business, located at State Line Avenue and Seventh Street in the former Almost Everything, offers an array of used motorcycles, off-road vehicles, clothes and accessories.
Jan. 5 2020 @ 4:38am
The ancient art of bladesmithing is kept alive by local teachers at TC
The Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing continues a proud tradition of preserving an ancient skill that humans have practiced for many centuries.
Jan. 3 2020 @ 10:35pm
Area blacksmith group helps keep ancient skill alive
The Four States Iron Munchers got together during their December meeting to celebrate the holidays and practice the art they love, shaping and forging metal. The group, having assembled in the 1990s, gives these enthusiasts an outlet to engage in the ancient art of blacksmithing.
Dec. 29 2019 @ 4:39am
Community-New Beginnings: Resolved to get more fit in 2020? Local businesses are ready to help
One of the most common New Year's resolutions is the pledge to get fit.
Dec. 29 2019 @ 12:40am
Post-Christmas sales day a record, and a smoother experience for store
The post-Christmas shopping day is traditionally one of the most hectic in the shopping year, with shoppers showing up to spend coupons, gift cards, make returns, exchanges and more.
Dec. 27 2019 @ 4:21am
Salvation Army offers community dinner on Christmas Day
The Salvation Army's Texarkana shelter provides a roof over the head and a comfortable place to stay for those who find themselves in a bad spot in life. They also provide meals regularly to the community. And around the holidays, notably Thanksgiving and Christmas, they turn out a fantastic feast, in which the community is invited to participate, both in serving and in dining.
Dec. 26 2019 @ 5:22am
ACTIVE AGE | Phone scam targeting older adults making rounds again
An elderly couple from Simms, Texas, recently were on the receiving end of a phone scam.
Dec. 26 2019 @ 2:22am
Smokin':Atlanta restaurant offers both fire and ice
It has taken some doing, but Atlanta Ice Shack in Atlanta, Texas, now features an open pit, which Eddie Anderson and his business partner, Janice Scott, have put to good use in menu options.
Dec. 23 2019 @ 2:33am
Young entrepreneur serves vegan fare to Twin Cities
One way to succeed in business is to find an underserved niche and, with a little luck and timing, enter the market to serve that niche. Right now, no one serves the vegan market in the Texarkana eatery scene, but TJ Woodruff, senior at Texas High, is offering his knowledge of vegan cuisine and finding Texarkana may be ready for it.
Dec. 22 2019 @ 2:16am
Winter may offer challenging driving conditions. Prepare for it
According to the "Farmer's Almanac," this winter could be more intense than the four states area may be used to.
Dec. 20 2019 @ 4:42am
Police warn of 'Grandma Scam' aiming to convince the elderly to send money
An elderly couple from Simms, Texas, recently were on the receiving end of a phone scam.
Dec. 19 2019 @ 4:26am