News of the Ark-La-Tex
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UPDATE: TAPD finds body on North Stateline Ave, Victim identified
The deceased subject located earlier this morning has been identified as 59-year-old, Vic Campbell, of Murfreesboro, Arkansas.
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Nolan Richardson inducted into NJCAA Hall of Fame
Nolan Richardson will add a third Hall of Fame honor to his illustrious resume as he will be inducted into the third annual National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation Hall of Fame.
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TTPD searching for Louisiana woman last seen in Texarkana
TTPD is asking for your help locating Margaret Barrett. Officials say her family in Louisiana has neither seen nor heard from her since late January.
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TAPD finds body on North Stateline Ave
Texarkana Arkansas Police Department patrol division responded to a welfare check on North Stateline Ave and East 51st Street shortly after 10:00 A.m.
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Hope Pubilc Schools seek millage increase, could be the first increase in 35 years
The Hope Public Schools have announced they are seeking a millage increase of 12 mills in an election set for August 8th. The Hope Millage is currently 34.7 mills which is one of the lowest rates in the area. Currently, Hope is 200th out of 225 districts statewide in the number of assessed mills.
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Main Street TXK to host Downtown LIVE June 9
Main Street Texarkana invites you to join Downtown LIVE in Historic Downtown Texarkana for an evening of live art, music, and fun!
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For the Sake of One to host second annual Trust Based Relational Intervention® training
For the Sake of One will be providing their second annual Trust Based Relational Intervention® training camp June 19-22 from 9-2 each day at Heritage Church.
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SPD to host fan drive
Attention Fans of Shreveport Police Department.
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Shreveport: SPD searching for runaway teen
The Shreveport Police Department is currently looking for a teen who ran away from home.
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Texarkana Arkansas Police Department searching for suspects wanted for murder
Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is currently searching for the following individuals who have active felony warrants for their arrest.
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BCMG: Texas A&M University-Texarkana will host the program “Sustainable Container Gardening” on Monday
Texas A&M University-Texarkana and the Bowie County Master Gardeners will host the program “Sustainable Container Gardening” on Monday, June 12, 2023. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in University Center Room 326. This class is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
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TTPD makes arrest in 2016 murder case
TTPD has made an arrest in the 2016 murder of Fred Griffin, who was found shot several times in his Waterman Street home in January of that year.
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TTPD issue warrants for a man involved in a shootout, 20 shots
TTPD is searching for a man who was involved in a shootout with two other guys in the middle of a residential street the week before last.
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McCurtain County Movement 2023 calls State Represenative to local town hall meeting
For the past two months, some residents have called for the resignation of those allegedly on the audio recording, making remarks about lynching Black people and killing two newspaper reporters, but Sheriff Kevin Clardy refused.
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Hope swimming pool reopens for Summer 2023
The pool will be open weekdays noon to 5pm and Saturdays from noon to 6pm. The pool is closed to the public on Sundays but available for rent for private parties.
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ASP welcomes back Rangers badge
The first Arkansas Rangers were 13 men hired in 1935.
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Nash, Texas, teen charged with capital murder of family members scheduled for July hearing
Capital murder suspect Ceasar Olalde appeared before Bowie County District Judge John Tidwell on Monday, according to reports. Olalde is scheduled for a second hearing on July 17, according to court records.
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ArkLaTex road work for week of June 5
Please be cautious in the following areas. Traffic will be detoured on a signed route & message boards will be in place for motorists.
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Arkansas man seriously injured after crashing into Four Mile Creek
State and county emergency crews in Miller County, Ark., were able to free a man Tuesday morning (June 6) from underneath an interstate bridge after the vehicle he was driving went into Four Mile Creek.
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Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors plan to upgrade streets this summer
At least three Arkansas-side streets are set for nearly $1 million worth of repairs this summer.
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TAPD searching for suspects with active felony warrants
Police are looking for suspects who have active felony warrants for their arrest on separate cases.
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Court date set for defendants accused of gunfire that injured A&M baseball player
The defendants in an alleged gunfire exchange that resulted in a Texas A&M University-Texarkana baseball player being struck by a stray bullet have June 14 court dates.
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New stop signs in Downtown Hope
Main & Division in downtown Hope has been turned into a 3-way stop. There are stop signs on Division in both directions plus a stop sign at Main.
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TTPD investigating after car crashes into building
An elderly lady crashed into the front of a storefront business in the Texas Plaza at 4303 Texas Blvd this morning. It appears that she accidentally hit the gas rather than the brakes.
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List: 2023 Summer Camps for Kids
School is out and kids are looking for the next best option to stay entertained. Below you will find a list of Kids' Summer Camps across the Ark-La-Tex.
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Texas annual saftey exam rules for vehicles set to change
Most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers removed the rule from Texas code.
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Texas Appellate Court affirms capital murder conviction and sentence of life without parole for Cass County man
No new trial for man who killed two & burned their bodies in Cass County.
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TXK Museum to permantly close it's doors
After 15 years an interactive children's museum in historic downtown Texarkana has permanently closed its doors.
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AHS Students Selected to Attend 2023 Arkansas Boys/Girls State
The following Arkansas High School students were nominated and accepted to attend Arkansas Boys State: Justin Canida, Bryce Jones, Garrett Pendergraft, and Mikel Watson.
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CHRISTUS was recognized as “Facility of the Month” for March 2023
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System and emergency department were recognized by Angel One Transport from Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
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Multiple incidents put a hold on traffic on I-30 in Nevada County
Traffic was backed up for miles on Interstate 30 around the 43- and 44-mile markers, in both the eastbound and westbound lanes, following two separate incidents around Wednesday afternoon.
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TTPD investigating overnight shooting, 15 shots
Texarkana police are investigating an overnight shooting that sent one person to the hospital on May 31st.
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List: Kid's Summer Feeding locations across the ArkLaTex
Here is a list of places children age 1-18 can eat for free this summer starting May 30 - August 11.
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TXK Man booked for altering computer financials, scheduling records and creating fake gift cards
According to a Facebook post, after the owners of a local medical spa started getting wind from customers about an employee's unusual behavior at work, they started looking into the complaints and were completely shocked by what they discovered. They found out that 39-year-old John Garcia was stealing from the business - and had been doing a lot of it for several months.
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Frederick Douglass reenactor joins JUNETEENTH 2023 Hempstead County, Arkansas
Visibility Outreach Touch Engage South Arkansas (VOTE SoAR) collective, the 2023 Hempstead County Juneteenth Celebration organizer, announces the addition of Charles Everett Pace for the Juneteenth 2023 opening reception Friday, June 16 at Historic Washington State Park.
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Texarkana Arts & Historic District finds $9.1 million impact in 2023 study
TEXARKANA, USA- The Texarkana Arts and Historic District recently published an economic impact study to measure the growth of the downtown Arts & Historic District over the last seven years, and its impact on Texarkana’s economy overall. The study shows significant growth in visitors, spending, and hosted events since the initial study was published in 2016.
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Miller County woman arrested for Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence of a child issued no contact order ahead of court date
A no-contact order has been issued for a Miller County woman arrested earlier this month on charges of attempted murder, domestic violence and endangering the welfare of a minor.
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TTFD searches for alleged arsonist
Texarkana, Texas, fire investigators say they’re searching for an alleged arsonist, according to previous reports.
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Red Cross calls for volunteers as hurricane season nears
CEO: ‘We have a job for everyone’; Take steps now to prepare for storms
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North Heights Community School receives grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
North Heights Community School was one of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries.
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Texas Dairy Queen Operators' is looking for the biggest DQ fan
Does the Biggest DQ Fan Live in Texarkana?
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION: FM 989/Kings Highway in Texarkana is scheduled to begin this summer
Work to resurface a portion of FM 989/Kings Highway in Texarkana is scheduled to begin this summer, according to plans awarded in May by the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Redwater ISD names Campus and District Teachers of the Year
Redwater Independent School District has named their campus and district Teachers of the Year.
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Arkansas High School students to attend Governor’s School this Summer
Arkansas High School students Sadie Coleman, Oliver Gholson, and Chrinasia Solomon have been selected to attend the 43rd Annual Arkansas Governor’s School (AGS) hosted at Arkansas Tech University.
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Main Street TXK encourages investments for restoring and revitalizing in Downtown
As Texarkana celebrates its 150th anniversary, downtown Texarkana, has been the focus of those looking for new and fun places to eat, shop, and play!
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Katina R. Levingston Tough Kookie Breast Cancer Race set for Oct 21
The third annual Katina R. Levingston Tough Kookie Breast Cancer Race has been scheduled for Oct. 21.
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Texarkana inmate found unresponsive, FBI notified
An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana was found unresponsive Sunday, around 2:45 a.m.
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Crater of Diamonds State Park to host 10th annual Prospectors’ Gemboree
The event will take place on June 17th.
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Liberty-Eylau Independent School district has named Michael Jones as the next principal for LEMS
The Liberty-Eylau Independent School district has named Michael Jones as the next principal for Liberty-Eylau Middle School.
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Stamps shooting leaves a teen dead, teen injuried
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an early Saturday morning shooting in Stamps that killed an 18-year-old and left a 16-year-old seriously injured.
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McCurtain County residents plan to attend rally headlined by Jesse Jackson
A group of McCurtain County residents are taking their frustration with county officials to a Unity Over Violence Rally at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City on June 9.
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Nash, Texas added to Mass Killing Database
Nash is now included in a national database along with Allen, Houston, El Paso, and other Texas cities that have had mass killings.
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LIST: Memorial Day Events around the ArkLaTex
A list of Memorial Day Celebrations around the ArkLaTex.
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LifeShare seeks blood donations ahead of Memorial Day
LifeShare Blood Center needs more blood donations to be prepared for Memorial Day weekend.
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The Washington Collection: Furniture and Artifacts to be auctioned in Hope Ark
The Historic Washington Foundation (HWF) will sell at auction a number of items currently stored in the town’s Livery Stable.
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Titus County man facing charges after reportedly exposing his genitals to children
The Titus County Sheriff’s Office says on May 23, deputies followed up on a report that a man was running around naked in front of several other residents, including numerous children.
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Carry the Load to walk through Texarkana ahead of Memorial Day
Carry the Load is destined for Dallas for the Dallas Memorial March on Memorial Day weekend, but today they will be coming through Texarkana.
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DONATE: Funeral service fundraisers for slain Olalde's family
A Gofund Me has been created by Diana Olalde to help with the family’s funeral service.
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TAPD to conduct SWAT training, Do not approach
On Thursday, May 25th Texarkana Arkansas Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics Team will be conducting training in various neighborhoods.
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NEW DETAILS: Nash teen kills parents, brother, and sister
Ceaser Olalde, 18, is accused of killing four people: his parents, brother, and sister.
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A national nonprofit asks a Southwest Arkansas school district to stop encouraging Christianity
A national nonprofit that advocates for the separation of church and state asked a Southwest Arkansas school district to stop distributing Bibles at an elementary school and leading students in prayer.
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Outdoor fire in DeKalb, Texas sparks concerns as figurines were discovered
A structure at an outdoor rodeo in Dekalb Texas burned to the ground early Tuesday morning. Leaving land owners to discover figurines were hung by ropes on the nearby announcer's stand.
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UPDATE: 4 people dead, teenager faces multiple charges of Capital Murder
Bail has been set at $10 million for Cesar Olalde for allegedly killing four people in his home.
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CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System breaks ground on new Emergency Center
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System broke ground Tuesday on a new emergency center.
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Free child carseat check in Texarkana
Texas Department of Transportation and Texas A&M AgriLife, Bowie County are partnering together to offer free car seat inspections for the public
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Twin City CrossFit Instructors Blake Morgan and Siera Nelson to compete in HYROX World Championship Competition in Manchester, UK
Twin City CrossFit, located at the Sportsplex in Texarkana, is excited to announce that two of our talented instructors, Blake Morgan and Siera Nelson, will be representing our community and gym in the upcoming HYROX World Championship Competition in Manchester, UK on May 27, 2023.
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Trinity Baptist Church to offer free anxiety and depression class
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Trinity Baptist Church is offering a free class on anxiety and depression this Wednesday, May 24.
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Texarkana man accused of punching child, beating woman
Bonds totaling $165,000 have been set for a Texarkana, Ark., man accused of punching an 11-year-old boy while he tried to call 911 for his mother on Sunday night.
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City of Texarkana Texas to discuss FY 2024 Municipal Budget
The City Council will meet at noon Tuesday to discuss a proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Municipal Budget.
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Lee's China to reopen on May 26
Lee’s China on Mall Drive will soon be opening under new management after shutting down last week after 40 years of service.
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First Responder's Day to be hosted at Crossties in Downtown TXK
Texarkana Emergency Center, Texarkana Funeral Home, Eagle Distributing, Farmers bank, and Crossties are hosting a First Responder’s Day Luncheon from 11:30 until 1:30 pm Wednesday the 24th at Crossties.
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Riverbend Water Resources names facilities in honor of Johnny L. Branso
New Boston, Texas- The Riverbend Water Resources District (RWRD) Board of Directors held a special meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023, to discuss the naming of the future regional water treatment facilities. There was a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors present at Monday’s meeting to officially name the future facilities in honor of Johnny L. Branson.
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TXK Arkansas City's Board of Directors to hold Executive Session
Texarkana Arkansas city's Board of Directors will hold a special executive session on Tuesday, May 23rd to interview a city manager candidate.
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McCaskill Fun Fest set for June 3rd, LifeShare Blood Drive
The McCaskill Fun Fest is set for June 3rd at the McCaskill Community Center at 4223 Highway 371 in McCaskill.
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New Credit Card Scam Costing Local Businesses Thousands in Revenue
Texarkana Police are warning local businesses about potential credit card scams after multiple stores in the area were hit last week. According to Public Information Officer Shawn Vaughn, there have been three incidents over the last few days where people used fake credit cards to make some big purchases. They say the scam artists are using blank credit cards to trick cashiers into believing that the transaction is being run as credit even though the back of the card has instructions to run it as cash.
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Texarkana Police searching for man who allegedly rammed girlfriend’s car and shot her passenger
Texarkana police are seeking a man who allegedly rammed his girlfriend’s car Friday afternoon, then shot her passenger in the arm. TTPD officers say around 5 p.m. Friday, Princeton Crawford became upset when he learned his girlfriend was giving rides home to one particular co-worker.
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Miller County Set To Host Amnesty Program
Miller County District Court and sister court at the Bi-State will be running an Amnesty Program through April 30th. Individuals can receive up to $350 off of any active misdemeanor warrants.
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Texarkana man sentenced to life for fathering child with young teen
47 year old Christopher Jeff Langston has been sentenced by a Bowie County jury to life in prison for sexual assault of a child involving a victim who got pregnant and had his child at 14 years of age. The jury convicted Langston of sexual assault of a child Thursday after also hearing testimony from two other witnesses who allege they were sexually abused by Langston when they were 14.
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Hooks High School Has a New State Champion!
Hooks High School student James Deanda has won the Texas High School state championship for UIL STUDENT CONGRESS after a grueling couple days of fierce competition in Austin.
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Texarkana Animal Shelter Closes Due To COVID
The Animal Care and Adoption Center in Texarkana has closed temporarily. The adoption center is located on the 200 block of Harrison Street.
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CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System to Build New Hospital
CHRISTUS St. Michael is writing another chapter in its more than 105-year history in Texarkana with the construction of the multi- million CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital – West, set to break ground early this year. Set to open next year, the new, fully-licensed hospital will be conveniently located at Gibson Lane and Arista Blvd. in Texarkana.
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Bridging The Gaps is now distributing COVID testing kits in Texarkana
With the public appearance of the Omicron variant, many COVID testing sites are being overrun by residents wanting to know whether they are infected or not. This being the case, Arkansas has taken another step to relieve some of the pressure at these sites. Bridging The Gaps of Arkansas in Texarkana has teamed with the Arkansas Department of Health in distributing free COVID-19 testing kits to residents. Johnny Riley, of Bridging The Gaps, said interest in the kits is running high. His organization received nearly 300 kits Tuesday, Jan. 12 and they were out by midmorning the next day.
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Both Texarkana School Districts Closed Through Monday Due TO COVID
Schools are closing on the Texas side of Both Texarkana school districts are now closed due to COVID related issues and will remain closed through at least Monday.
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Massive Fire Destroys Old Outlet Mall In Texarkana
Texarkana Fire investigators are figuring out the cause of a blaze that destroyed a former outlet mall in the 2600 block of New Boston Road in Texarkana, Texas, Monday evening.
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Confirmed Cases of Covid on the Rise in Bowie County
According to Texarkana Emergency Management Coordinator Eric Schlotter, a surge in positive COVID cases since Christmas is a major cause of Monoclonal antibody treatment centers across the ArkLaTex being affected by a national shortage of treatments such as Regeneron.