2020

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports 93 new cases since Monday, October 19, 2020 for a total of 1,746 positive COVID-19 cases, with 76 deaths. The Department of State Health Services is reporting 1,230 recoveries. Today there are a total of 75 patients hospitalized in Texarkana who are suffering from COVID. Cass County added 16 new cases and currently has 477 total, with 405 of those r

UPDATE: Yesterday we reported that Nash Police were searching for people accused of stealing a firearm from a vehicle they were detailing, good news, they have both been arrested and are now in custody at the Bi-State Jail.

At Monday’s board meeting the Texarkana College Trustees approved the institution’s two-year strategic plan including its mission, core values and beliefs, top priorities, and goals. The approval of the plan solidifies measurable goals for the College that will strengthen the base of skilled and prepared employees available for the regional workforce.

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports 86 new cases since Thursday, October 15, 2020 for a total of 1,653 positive COVID-19 cases, with 75 deaths. The Department of State Health Services is reporting 1,148 recoveries. Cass County currently has 461 cases, with 403 of those recovered, and 21 fatalities. Miller County has 1193 total cases, 187 active positive cases, 991 recovered and 15 dea

Nash, Texas Police would like your help locating two people accused of stealing a pistol out of a car they were cleaning. Did they clean your vehicle too?

The Texarkana Arkansas School District was notified that a staff member has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, two classrooms are quarantined. The Texarkana Arkansas School District will continue to follow guidance from the Arkansas Department of Health in determining on-site response levels when a positive case is confirmed.

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports 122 new cases since Monday, October 12, 2020 for a total of 1,567 positive COVID-19 cases, with 75 deaths. The Department of State Health Services is reporting 1,146 recoveries. Cass County currently has 434 cases, with 377 of those recovered, and 20 fatalities. Miller County has 1127 total cases, 170 active positive cases, 943 recovered and 14 deat

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports 20 new cases since Thursday, October 8, 2020 for a total of 1,445 positive COVID-19 cases, with 74 deaths. The Department of State Health Services is reporting 1,067 recoveries. Miller County has 1042 total cases, 124 active positive cases, 905 recovered and 11 deaths. (Updated 10/12/20) Through the end of the year, free testing will be offered Mond

Ashdown, Arkansas Police are searching for two murder suspects after a man was found with a gunshot wound and later died at the hospital last Tuesday.

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports 47 new cases since Monday, October 5, 2020 for a total of 1,425 positive COVID-19 cases, with 74 deaths. The Department of State Health Services is reporting 1,059 recoveries. NOTICE: The EOC has changed the way deaths are reported, to more effectively match the state’s DSHS fatality report, and hopefully eliminate confusion. EOC personnel has match

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday issued an Executive Order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials. In hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, County Judges will be able to opt their county into opening bars beginning October 14th, provided they assist in enforcing health protocols. The Governor's Executive Order also increases

Halloween 2020 is upon us and every child in America has candy on the brain. As I've said before, THANK GOD my children are grown and well beyond the days of trick-or-treating. However, I have some friends with little ones who are counting down the days to getting their hands on the most candy they will see all year. lol So, it peeked my interest to find out exactly what are the candy favs through