The 49th Hope Watermelon Festival is just a month away
Celebrating its 49th year, the Hope Watermelon Festival is just a month away. Scheduled for August 7th, 8th and 9th this year’s “Melonpalooza” events include a parade, 5k race, car show, dog show, talent contest, vendors, games and three nights of live music at Hope Fair Park. Visit hopemelonfest.com for more information.
Two Men Arrested in South Lake Drive Burglary
Two men are facing felony burglary charges after a break-in at a vacant home on South Lake Drive in Texarkana, Texas.
Tough Kookie Foundation Holds Annual Breast Cancer Race and Walk
The Tough Kookie Foundation held its sixth annual Katina R. Levingston Breast Cancer Race and Walk Saturday morning at Texas A&M University–Texarkana.
Red Flag Fire Warning Issued for Texarkana Area
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a red flag fire warning for Bowie, Miller and surrounding counties beginning Friday morning.
Texarkana Mural Corrects Scott Joplin’s Historic Title
A downtown Texarkana mural honoring composer Scott Joplin has been updated, replacing “Father of Ragtime” with “King of Ragtime.”
Texarkana, Arkansas, Moves Forward With Millwood Lake Water Sale Proposal
The Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors has approved the next step toward a potential water sale through the Millwood Lake Water Supply Project.