John Williams
Raining Cats & Dogs?
Once again the National Weather Service is predicting a deluge of rain to hit the area later today thru Wednesday. Forecasts call for a chance of 6 to 8 inches of rain across a large portion of the Four States Area including Texarkana. Isolated spots across portions of the area could see up to 10 inches in the next few days...
Another Reason to Hate Daylight Savings Time
I know that I am in the minority here, but I hate the switch to daylight savings time. I understand why it was needed in the past but in today’s society its totally unnecessary.
T.R.A.C.H. Receives Award
The Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council (TRACH) recently received the Natural State Award during the annual Henry Awards Banquet during the 38th Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism.
Time to File
It’s finally the political season in the Lone Star State of Texas. The filing period for candidates to register to run for office is now underway. The period was set by a three judge panel in San Antonio that has been overseeing the legal dispute concerning the redistricting maps...
Board Meeting Tonight
The economy will be on the minds of Texarkana Arkansas City Board of Directors tonight when they meet at city hall for their regular meeting.
Water, Water
The Miller County Water Authority is hosting a public meeting Saturday March 3rd to help Genoa area residents register for the upcoming construction of a water distribution & storage system.
The public meeting is this Saturday from 10am to 4pm inside the cafeteria at the Genoa Middle School.
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Hog Heaven
It was an optimistic and relaxed Bobby Petrino that arrived in town yesterday evening. The Arkansas Razorback Head Football coach was the guest speaker at the annual Texarkana Area Razorback Club Meeting. His team coming off an 11 win season and a Top 5 in the nation finish, has Petrino optimistic about the Hogs chances this fall
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P.G. Wins Again
The Pleasant Grove Hawks Boys Basketball team has advanced to the Region Semi-Finals this Friday Night in Commerce. The Hawks beat North Forney in the Region Quarterfinal last night 45-41. Pleasant Grove will take on Argyle Friday Night at 8pm at the TAMU-Commerce Fieldhouse...
A Pair of Tragic Drownings
Texarkana, Texas. Police say they were called a residence in the 3100 block of New Boston Road in reference to a possible drowning. Officers determined that 15 month old Donnie Frank Marks had been found unresponsive in his parents bathtub which was full of water...
L-E Public Schools Week
The Liberty-Eylau School District is preparing for Public Schools Week. Next Monday March 5th there will be a Chicken Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction to benefit the L-E Volunteer Fire Department. Its Chicken Spaghetti, drink and desert for $6...
Two Shooting Incidents in Texarkana
A Texarkana man is in a Little Rock Hospital and another behind bars after a shooting yesterday afternoon. Authorities say 49 year old William Box was shot multiple times and a suspect 49 year old Richard Andrews has been arrested on Aggravated Assault charges...
Football Camp In Town
The NFA Texas All-Position Football Camp is going on tonight and all day tomorrow at the New Boston High School in Bowie County in Northeast Texas. This camp is for players age 8 all the way to college. Registration starts at 5pm then the camp runs until 9pm tonight...