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Texarkana Water Utilities to Temporarily Change Water Disinfection Process

September 11, 2024

Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU) will temporarily switch its water disinfection method starting September 16 for about four weeks.

The Bowie County Sheriff’s Report

September 10, 2024

This is the Bowie County Sheriff’s Report for last week:

‘Operation Christmas Child’ is Underway in Texarkana

September 10, 2024

Volunteers gathered at Northern Hills Baptist Church in Texarkana on Saturday to launch this year’s Operation Christmas Child, a project by Samaritan’s Purse, an international humanitarian aid organization.

Texarkana Mother Arrested for Allegedly Leaving Baby in Car While Going to Work

September 10, 2024

Early last Friday, police received a call about a child locked inside a car on the fourth floor of St. Michael Hospital’s parking garage.

Two Women Arrested For Theft in Texarkana

September 10, 2024

Two women were arrested Saturday after stealing clothing worth $257 from Dillard’s at Central Mall.

Gospel Music to Take Center Stage at Downtown Live on Sept. 13

September 9, 2024

Main Street Texarkana is hosting its monthly “Downtown Live” event on Sept. 13, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring a special night of gospel music.

Local Man Injured in Roll Over Crash

September 9, 2024

A man was hospitalized Sunday morning after being ejected from his vehicle during a crash in Texarkana.

Summit Cares Fund Awards $4,000 Grant to Harvest Regional Food Bank

September 9, 2024

Summit Utilities Arkansas is awarding $50,000 in grants to support 23 non-profit organizations across the state.

Texarkana Police Arrest Man After Four-Vehicle Crash

September 6, 2024

On Tuesday afternoon, Texarkana Police arrested 38-year-old Fredrick Duckett following a four-vehicle crash he caused on W. 7th Street at Jarvis Parkway. Sgt.

Man Faces Wire Fraud Charges for Alleged Investor Scam in Poultry Roofing Business

September 6, 2024

A man accused of defrauding investors and farm customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars is facing wire fraud charges in Texarkana federal court.

Tyler Richards Expected to Become Permanent Texarkana City Manager

September 6, 2024

After serving as interim city manager for the past two and a half months, Tyler Richards is expected to take on the role permanently, following the decision of Texarkana’s board of directors.

Texarkana Approves $18 Million Water Meter Upgrade

September 5, 2024

City leaders in Texarkana, Arkansas, and Texas have approved an $18 million upgrade for Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU) that will modernize the way water meters are read.