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Armed Robbery in Texarkana

John Williams — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:47:47 +0000

Texarkana Texas Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect. Authorities say the Pleasant Grove Pharmacy on Richmond Road was targeted shortly before 2pm this Tuesday afternoon. The suspect who fled on foot was said to be a white male around 6ft tall with light brown hair, wearing a plaid shirt and jeans. if you have [...]

Power Now Being Generated from Fulton Plant

John Williams — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:15:02 +0000

Southwester Electric Power Company has begun producing electricity at its $1.8 billion dollar coal fired plant in Southwest Arkansas.The 600 megawatt plant is located just east of Texarkana, and began supplying electricity to the regional electric grid yesterday afternoon. A hunting club which owns land around the plant and environmental groups had tried for years [...]

Windy Conditions Cause Power Outages

John Williams — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:57:44 +0000

Swepco reports some scattered power outages around the area due to the extremely windy conditions this morning.The power company reports around 1,000 customers without power in Bowie and Miller Counties in our area due to limbs and trees pulling down power lines. Winds have been gusting for hours up to 35 mph out of the [...]

Former Liberty-Eylau Star Makes The Most of His Time in Big Leagues

John Williams — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:29:34 +0000

Will Middlebrooks is enjoying his time playing Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox.The former Liberty-Eylau baseball star was called up earlier this month to play third base for the Sox, while Kevin Youklis spends time on the disabled list from an injury. Will is making the most of his time to shine. Middlebrooks [...]

Local Child With Muscular Dystrophy Needs Your Help

John Williams — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:26:56 +0000

Bryce Sellers is just 7 years old and suffers from Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, and he needs your help.A fish fry fundraiser is coming up this Saturday May 19 at the Richmond Road Baptist Church from 4 until 7 p.m. You may purchase catfish, fries, hushpuppies, beans, slaw and dessert for a requested donation. Take out [...]

J.W.'s News Update: Wednesday February 8, 2012

John Williams — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:56:03 +0000

Several overpasses near New Boston Texas in Bowie County are closed this morning after an oversized load traveling eastbound on Interstate 30 struck the FM 993 and the Red Bayou Road overpasses causing damage to both structures. I-30 Traffic was reduced to one lane for a number of hours while damage assessments were made and [...]

News Update-Thursday March 24, 2011

John Williams — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:36:20 +0000

Good Thursday-Here are some stories making headlines today: A large crowd was on hand yesterday morning for the groundbreaking ceremonies at the soon to be constructed Hilton Gardens Hotel and Texarkana Convention Center on the Texas side of town. Local business leaders and elected officials spoke before the ceremonial ground breaking at the location which is [...]

News Update-Tuesday March 22, 2011

John Williams — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:41:26 +0000

Good Tuesday, here are some stories making headlines today:

Texarkana Emergency Management Officials are warning of fire danger across the area today. The lack of rainfall over the past couple of months, combined with strong and gusty southerly winds and low afternoon relative humidities are combing to make the fire danger high. Winds gusting to 30 mph and humidity levels in the 30 percent range will contribute to the problem. As will dry pockets of grass and vegetation and timber fuels which have become volatile due to the drought conditions.

News Update-Monday March 21, 2011

John Williams — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:24:05 +0000

Good Monday-The 1st Full day of Spring 2011. Here are some news stories making headlines today:

The Texarkana Arkansas City Board of Directors meet tonight 7 pm at City Hall. Items on the agenda include:

A presentation by City Manager Harold Boldt and Public Works Director Paul Hackleman regarding possible signalization at Pinson Street and Arkansas Boulevard. (This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Smith at the March 7th Board of Directors meeting).

Also the board adopting a resolution amending the FY 2011 Budget to make adjustments to the General fund budget allocations. The public is invited to attend the open portions of tonights meeting.