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Josh Bray
Bowie County man sentenced to federal prison for ATM burglaries
Bowie County man sentenced to federal prison for ATM burglaries
A Texarkana man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM
TC renames STEM building after James HenryRussell
TC renames STEM building after James HenryRussell
A longtime educator and former president of Texarkana College was honored by the naming of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education complex at the college last week. 10/18/2023 09:00 AM
No One Fights Alone
No One Fights Alone
Fundraiser planned for Charlie Clark as he battles kidney cancer 10/18/2023 09:00 AM
Hooks crowns 2023 Homecoming Queen
Hooks crowns 2023 Homecoming Queen
10/11/2023 09:01 AM
DeKalb Oktoberfest 2023
DeKalb Oktoberfest 2023
10/11/2023 09:00 AM
“A Camel in the Desert”
“A Camel in the Desert”
Sometimes each of us needs a little rest. A friend wrote from the Mid-East about his village’s she-camel. (No, I do not know the proper veterinary term for a pregnant camel, but our friend does. He’s a veterinarian, serving God by helping villagers with their goats, sheep, cattle, and this camel.) This she-camel disappeared from the village several months ago and then appeared at the town dump, munching on whatever. 10/11/2023 09:00 AM
My Bees are Not Doing Well
My Bees are Not Doing Well
I asked a long-term Texas beekeeper if he needed some help with his bees; I had some time available and wanted to assist him if I could. Then the reply came, “My bees are not doing well. Pray for rain.” 10/11/2023 09:00 AM
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.8 Billion in September
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.8 Billion in September
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.79 billion in September, 2.8 percent more than in September 2022. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted to the agency in September. 10/11/2023 09:00 AM
A&M-Texarkana Police Department Earns Best Practices Re-accreditation from Texas Police Chiefs Association
A&M-Texarkana Police Department Earns Best Practices Re-accreditation from Texas Police Chiefs Association
The Texas A&M University- Texarkana University Police Department (UPD) recently earned Best Practices re-accreditation through the Texas Police Chief’s Association. The accreditation process is lengthy and exceptionally thorough, according to Texarkana Texas Assistant Police Chief Shawn Fitzgerald, who is on the nine-person Accreditation Committee and presented the award to UPD Chief Alex Serrano. 10/11/2023 09:00 AM
A&M-Texarkana Electrical Engineering Program Reaccredited through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
A&M-Texarkana Electrical Engineering Program Reaccredited through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Texas A&M University- Texarkana’s Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering has been reaccredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. 10/11/2023 09:00 AM
What’s Happening
What’s Happening
What’s happening at the American Legion Post 488 New Boston, TX 10/11/2023 09:00 AM
Interstate 30 Nightly Lane Closures Scheduled
Interstate 30 Nightly Lane Closures Scheduled
Beginning this Monday, October 9, crews will be performing pavement repairs at night on the existing eastbound and westbound traffic lanes of Interstate 30 through Texarkana. This work requires restricting traffic to one lane while work is performed. Work is scheduled to take place primarily at night from 8pm until 6am. The work is estimated to take approximately four weeks. Inclement weather or other unforeseen issues could cause delays or changes in the work schedule. 10/11/2023 09:00 AM
Weekly Roadwork Report
Weekly Roadwork Report
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway, pavement repair. Starting 10/09, nightly lane closures 8pm - 6am I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge I-30 - Eastbound from FM 2253 past FM 3419, bridge work. Lane closure as needed SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges FM 989/Kings Highway - From US 82 to US 67, resurfacing road. Nightly lane closures 8pm - 6am Camp County US 271 - From FM 3417 to SL 179, resurfacing road. Lane, should closures Cass County US 59 - From 4 miles south of FM 2328S to SH 11, surface rehab. Lane closures SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges US 59 – From 1.2 miles south of FM 2328N to 1.9 miles south of FM 2328S, resurfacing road US 59 - From SL 236 to FM 3129, resurfacing road. Lane closures US 59 - From SH 43 N to SH 77/FM 249, installing safety barrier cable. Lane closures Titus County US 271 – At Dickson Creek, Big Slough Creek, White Oak Creek & White Oak Creek Relief, replacing bridges US 271 - From FM 3417 to SL 179, resurfacing road. Lane, should closures FM 1735 - From SH 49 to FM 4000, widening road, closed to through traffic Upshur County US 271 – From 5.9 miles north of SH 155 to 1.5 miles north of SH 155, resurfacing road. Lane, shoulder closures US 80 - From Wood County line to 0.3 miles east of SH 155N, resurfacing road. Lane, shoulder closures SH 155 - At Lake O’ The Pines, replacing bridge. Lane, shoulder closures 10/11/2023 09:00 AM
Bowie County
Jerry Rochelle
Kelley Crisp

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