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.
Texarkana Man Sentenced to Nearly Five Years on Federal Gun Charge
A Texarkana man has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to possessing an illegal machinegun conversion device.
A Texarkana man is facing charges after police say a disturbance at a restaurant led to a foot chase Saturday evening.
A Texarkana, Texas woman is facing forgery charges after police say she returned to the same credit union where she had allegedly cashed forged checks just hours earlier.
Hope Baking Company to Close Plant, Cutting 250 Jobs
Hope Baking Company says it will permanently close its manufacturing facility on July 25, eliminating about 250 jobs.
Drivers in Texarkana should expect delays beginning Monday, July 20, as the city starts roadwork on Richmond Road between Summerhill Road and Texas Boulevard.