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Farmers Bank & Trust to Host Toys For Tots Community Toy Drive and Cookout on Dec.6

Farmers Bank & Trust to Host Toys For Tots Community Toy Drive and Cookout on Dec.6

Farmers Bank & Trust is excited to host a Toys For Tots community toy drive and cookout on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Boston, Texas, branch, located at 416 N. McCoy Blvd. 12/04/2024 10:08 AM

“Everybody’s journey is different”

“Everybody’s journey is different”

An Avery, Texas, woman said that facing a terminal diagnosis has not swayed their belief that God has a plan for her. 12/04/2024 10:03 AM

Keep holiday parties festive, always find a sober ride

Keep holiday parties festive, always find a sober ride

Thousands of Texas families are devastated by drunk driving crashes every year, and the problem gets worse during the holidays. In fact, one in four traffic deaths across the state are caused by drunk drivers, and that ratio increases to 28% during the holiday period. 12/04/2024 10:03 AM

This Week in History

This Week in History

DeKalb Elementary students collected over 2,500 phone books for a recycling drive. Sarah Buettner, chairperson for the Texarkana Texas Recycling Committee presented Lauren Hart with the grand prize for collecting the most phone books - a transistor radio. Principal Don Martin was presented with a check for $55.25 for the recycled books. 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

What’s Happening

What’s Happening

Club Room Operation Hours Sunday 12 PM - Close M-F 2 PM - Close Saturday 2 PM - 1 AM May close earlier Thursday - Dart Tournament Starts at 7:30 PM Friday - Pool Tournament Game starts at 7:30 PM Saturdays - Live Bands and dance 8 PM - 12 AP $10 cover December 7 - Anothy Price December 14 - Del Rio December 21-28 & 31 - Durango 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

Weekly Roadwork Report

Weekly Roadwork Report

I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Eastbound traffic shifted, frontage road lane closure I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge & at N. Frontage/ Hampton Rd, detour in place FM 2148 - North from US 82 & from 3419 to N. Frontage/ Hampton Rd, extension of frontage roads. Closed to thru traffic N. Frontage/Hampton Rd. - West from FM 989. Extension of frontage roads FM 989/Kings Highway - From I-30 North Frontage Rd. to Gibson Lane, widening road US 259 – Closed to thru traffic north of I-30 to FM 44, detour in place. Surface rehabilitation SH 8 – At Sulphur River, bridge repla[‘cement. New bridge open, old pavement removal underway I-369/Loop 151 - From US 59 to I-30, resurfacing road I-30 - At eastbound Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp surface rehab. Exit closed, eastbound I-30 lane closure 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

Texarkana’s 26th Annual Beans & Cornbread Luncheon Returns to Support Local Families in Need

Texarkana’s 26th Annual Beans & Cornbread Luncheon Returns to Support Local Families in Need

The 26th Annual Bramlett Beans & Cornbread Community Fundraiser will be held at the Texarkana Convention Center on Thursday, December 5th, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

Historic Washington State Park to present 38th Annual Christmas and Candlelight

Historic Washington State Park to present 38th Annual Christmas and Candlelight

Historic Washington State Park will host its 38th Annual Christmas and Candlelight event on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14. Luminary lighting and music programs will begin at 5 p.m. Tour venues will open at 1 p.m. 12/04/2024 10:02 AM

Inflation-fighting strategies for retirees

Inflation-fighting strategies for retirees

At different times, inflation may be high or low, but, except in those rare periods of deflation, it’s always with us. During your working years, when you may receive boosts in your salary, you at least have the potential to keep up with inflation — but what happens when you retire? As a retiree, what can you do to cope with the rising cost of living? 12/04/2024 10:01 AM

A Cross. A Book. And a Trip to Avinger

A Cross. A Book. And a Trip to Avinger

As the day began, I noticed a man sitting quietly behind a table beneath his canopy. The table was filled with handcarved wooden crosses. He was reading, his demeanor peaceful yet focused. I walked over and smiled. 12/04/2024 10:01 AM

Bowie County Sheriff’s Report

Bowie County Sheriff’s Report

MONDAY Theft Over $2,500 and Under $30,000-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, taken: $5,000 in U.S. Currency Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence)-Private Road 13141 Texarkana, arrested: Dorothy Louise Argo Commitment Sentence x2North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: James Clark Willis Warrant Service (Parole Violation)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Chase James Warrant Service (Probation Violation x2, traffic)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Larry Tyler Brock Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Johnita Graham TUESDAY Criminal Mischief (Impair Public Utility)-Lonnie Lane Texarkana Death Investigation-Farm to Market Road 1701 Dekalb Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency)-West 7th Street Texarkana, arrested: Seth Gregory Montgomery Warrant Service (Probation Violation)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Jebrica Yvonne Nailon Jail Sanction-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Cheryl Kay Jordan Commitment Sentence-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: James Dewayne Ross Warrant Service (Probation Violation)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Chase Renaud Jaramillo WEDNESDAY Criminal Mischief Over $100 and Under $750-Farm to Market Road 2149e Maud Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence)-Myrtle Springs Road Texarkana Criminal Trespass-U.S. Highway 59s Texarkana, arrested: Dennis Lamar Hooks II Warrant Service (Assault Causing Bodily Injury)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: John David Martin Warrant Service (Probation Violation)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Tyrone Lamont Robinson Warrant Service (traffic) U.S. Highway 59s Texarkana, arrested: Kathryn Ann Ray THURSDAY Assault Causing Bodily Injury-Cruther’s Creek Road Texarkana Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle- State Highway 8n New Boston, taken: 2001 Ford Explorer (blue/grey in color) Criminal Mischief Over $100 and Under $750-Farm to Market Road 1840 New Boston FRIDAY Theft Over $100 and Under $750-Private Road 13260 Texarkana, taken: unknown brand cordless drill Criminal Mischief Over $100 and Under $750-Jonquil Road Texarkana Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of Marijuana Over 4 Ounces and Under 5 Pounds-Lonnie Lane Texarkana, arrested: Skyler Dane Williams Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency)-Inwood Road Texarkana, arrested: Samantha Rose Brown Warrant Service (Hold for Other Agency)-James Carlow Drive Hooks, arrested: Leo Greene II Warrant Service (multiple traffic)-U.S. Highway 82w New Boston, arrested: Joshua Dale Pool SATURDAY Assault Causing Bodily Injury (family violence), Resisting Arrest-County Road 3302 Dekalb, arrested: Karen Faye Ewing SUNDAY Dog Bite-Private Road 13141 Texarkana Abandoned Vehicle-Leopard Drive @ Blankenship Road Texarkana, impounded: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado (blue in color) Warrant Service (multiple traffic)-River Bend Rd. @ Buchanan Loop Road Texarkana, arrested: Kallean Laveill Gray ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY BY BCSO 20 People Arrested by BCSO 53 People Arrested by Other Law Enforcement Agencies and Turned to BCSO 24/9 Civil Papers Cleared/ Served by BCSO BCSO PRISONER TRANSPORTS 26 Inmates Transported to Court 12 Inmates Transported to the Texas Department of Corrections 4 Inmates Transported for Medical Treatment 7 Inmates Transported for Other Reasons 49 Total Number of Persons Transported (Except Arrests by BCSO) 4,387 Total number of Miles Driven for Above Listed Transports 12/04/2024 10:01 AM

Resources Available to Support Healthy Nutrition for Older Texans

Resources Available to Support Healthy Nutrition for Older Texans

A healthy diet is an important part of aging and living well. However, according to the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center, one in two older adults in the United States are at risk for malnutrition. 12/04/2024 10:01 AM

Touching lives is the mission of For the Sake of One

Touching lives is the mission of For the Sake of One

Making the decision to parent a child in foster care is a huge step and For the Sake of One has made it a mission to help the transition. 11/27/2024 10:08 AM

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