News of the Ark-La-Tex
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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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David Karchut named Vice President of Mission Integration at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System has announced that David Karchut has been named vice president of mission integration to oversee and advance the mission, values, and Catholic identity of CHRISTUS St. Michael.
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TASD to give pay raise in 2023-2024 school year
Texarkana Arkansas School District approved a pay increase for employees at Wednesday's Board of Trustees' final meeting of the year.
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America’s most popular baby names in 2022
Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names in 2022.
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Construction on Kings Hwy expected to be complete in 2025
Trees along the frontage road and interstate are being cut down as work continues along Kings Highway.
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Trial in alleged TXK murder-for-hire plot has been rescheduled for July
The trial of a man accused of beating another man to death in 2022 in an alleged murder-for-hire plot has been rescheduled for July.
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Kashandra Murphy named TASD Teacher of the Year
Kashandra Murphy, 5th grade Literacy teacher at Harmony Leadership Academy, was named the Texarkana Arkansas School District Teacher of the Year.
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Sources say egg supply is now back on track, prices to lower
Scramble up an omelet because the price of eggs has gone way down.
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Marshall Tucker Band to headline the 47th annual Hope Watermelon Festival
The legendary Marshall Tucker Band will headline the 47th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival Concert.
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Trial for TXK Chili's shooting redated for 2024
The trial for a Mississippi man arrested in a 2020 fatal shooting at a local restaurant has been reset for Feb. 5, 2024.
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Teens can workout for free at Planet Fitness until Aug 31
Planet Fitness has started its program to let high school students work out for free for the summer.
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Upshur County man sentenced to 99 years for sexual assualt in Cass County
An Upshur County man has been sentenced to 99 years in prison after being found guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child in Cass County.
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A&M-Texarkana presents Cary Patterson the Honorary Doctor of Leadership Degree
TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana presented Texarkana attorney Cary Patterson with an Honorary Doctorate of Leadership during its 9:00 a.m. commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13th.
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Miller County man arrested after allegedly throwing nails from roof, gunfire
A Miller County man has been arrested after two incidents Saturday on Union Road.
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The US has approved $42 billion in loan forgiveness for public service workers. Here's what to know
The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers in the past 18 months as part of a program aimed at getting more people to work in public service jobs, the U.S. Department of Education said this week.
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No. 1 seed Oklahoma seeks third-straight NCAA softball title
Oklahoma will seek its third straight Women’s College World Series title as the No. 1 national seed in the upcoming 64-team NCAA Women’s Softball Tournament.
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City of Texarkana Arkansas to enhance Downtown saftey
The drive through downtown Texarkana Arkansas may not be as smooth as it has been in the past.
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City of Texarkana Arkansas to hold job fair, May 16
The city of Texarkana, Arkansas will host a job fair on May 16th.
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Arkansas law enforcement community is urging motorists to buckle up
The Arkansas law enforcement community is urging motorists to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort.
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Nash man gets 50 years, no parole for sexual abuse of a child
A Nash, Texas, man was sentenced to 50 years in prison Thursday after being found guilty of sexually abusing a girl from the time she was 11 until she was 19.
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ArkLaTex congregations separate from Arkansas Methodists
Arkansas United Methodists voted Saturday to allow an additional 67 congregations to disaffiliate from the denomination. Bringing the total number that have left in the past six months over "issues related to human sexuality" to over 100.
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City of Texarkana,Arkanasas board to name airport terminal
Naming Texarkana Regional Airport's new passenger terminal in honor of E-Z Mart founder Jim Earl Yates will take place today at the city Board of Directors meeting.
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Liberty Eylau Fire Department to host Car Show
Just a reminder that our 1st annual Car show benefiting the Liberty Eylau Volunteer Fire Dept on May 20th at Liberty-Eylau High School is quickly approaching.
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City of Texarkana Texas searches for board and commission members
TEXARKANA, TX- The City of Texarkana, Texas would like to remind residents of the online application process to its board and commissions. Last year the city had several positions filled through this new process and is encouraging more community involvement in 2023.
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Louisiana woman accused of crashing man's truck charged with Child Endagerment in Bowie County
A woman who had her three young children in the backseat when she allegedly crashed intentionally into their father’s pickup on Monday has been charged with child endangerment.
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HS BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Game resumes at 10 A.m. today, where to listen
Texas High lost and Liberty Eylau won last night.
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WWII plane set to visit Texarkana Regional Airport
A World War II B-29 Super fortress is set to visit Texarkana Regional Airport next week.
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Dillon Davis brings his band leadership talents to Redwater ISD
Redwater, TX – Coming to Redwater ISD as the Director of Bands, for the 2023-24 school year, is Dillon Davis, current Texas Middle School Head Band Director and Assistant Band Director for Texas High School.
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Hope School Board to host regular meeting, May 15
The public is invited to attend.
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PHOTOS: CHRISTUS St. Michael celebrates hospital week with community donations
In observance of National Hospital Week, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System Associates donated goods such as diapers, wipes, cleaning supplies, paper goods, blankets, snacks, drinks, and more to various local organizations including Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc. of Texarkana, Mission Texarkana, and Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center in support of our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
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TXK China Restaurant announces closure after 40 years
After 40 years in business, Lee's China Restaurant quietly announced its closure with a message taped to the storefront.
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TAPD continues tradition of Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
An over 30 year tradition, Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is set to participate in the law enforcement special Olympics torch run.
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New pilot program for summer meal service in rural Texas areas
New option available in specified areas where transportation and other obstacles limit participation in Summer Meal Programs.
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Oklahoma Attorney General request Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to expand the investigation into McCurtain County Sheriff
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has asked the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to expand the investigation into McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy.
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Scooter's Coffee on Richmond Rd. is now open
Scooter's Coffee, opened Tuesday, at 3107 Richmond Road in Texarkana, Texas.
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NFL Stars to host 318 Takeover Youth Football Camp
NFL stars from the Shreveport-Bossier area will be coming home this summer to host the 318 Takeover Youth Football Camp.
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Hope Evening Lions to host distribution on May 13
The Hope Evening Lions will hold their monthly food distribution Saturday May 13th beginning at 9am.
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Law Enforcement Torch Run supporting special olympics pass through Downtown Hope, May 16
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will come through Hope on Tuesday, May 16. The mission of the Torch Run is to increase awareness and raise funds for Special Olympics.
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Arkansas is ailing but feeling good about move to top of SEC
Arkansas has had as bad a run of injuries as Dave Van Horn has seen in his 21 years as coach.
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Anti-abortion group aligns with Trump, weeks after criticism
HOUSTON (AP) — The leader of a major anti-abortion group aligned herself Monday with former President Donald Trump on the issue, just weeks after raising questions about his commitment to restricting access to the procedure.
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Texas shooter's 'RWDS' patch linked to far-right extremists
The shooter who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall was wearing a patch that read “RWDS” — short for “Right Wing Death Squad” — a phrase that has been embraced in recent years by far-right extremists who glorify violence against their political enemies.
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Soldier to be sentenced for murder in Texas protest shooting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder in the shooting death of an armed protester in a Black Lives Matter march in Texas faces up to life in prison when his sentencing hearing begins Tuesday, even as Gov. Greg Abbott presses for the chance to pardon the soldier.
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Texarkana College to host Women in Workforce Event on June 9
Texarkana College is proud to announce our first ever Women in Workforce event, which will take place on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 10AM-12PM at the McCulloch Industrial Technology Center.
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LaSalle Corrections agrees to $7 Million Dollar Settlement in Bowie County jail death
LaSalle Corrections, a private jail management company that once oversaw operations at the Bowie County jail, has agreed to settle a lawsuit for $7 million with the family of an HIV positive woman who they claim was subjected to inhumane treatment before her death at a local hospital.
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McCurtain Co. Board of Commisioners discuss future of Sheriff Kevin Clardy
The McCurtain County Board of Commissioners met at the City Hall Monday morning to discuss the future of Sheriff Kevin Clardy.
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Txk Healthcare Marketing professionals to host Health on the line
Health On The Line will be a day of fun, food trucks, music, and free health testing.
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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.