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TWDB feasibility study findings on proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir leave many NE Texans disappointed

TWDB feasibility study findings on proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir leave many NE Texans disappointed

In the last session of the Texas legislature in 2023, the Texas Water Development Board was given the task of conducting a feasibility study on Marvin Nichols Reservoir. 09/25/2024 09:03 AM

James L. Germany Middle School Dedication Ceremony

James L. Germany Middle School Dedication Ceremony

DeKalb ISD officially dedicated its revised and upgraded middle school facility last week as James L. Germany Middle School. James L. Germany has dedicated his life to educating young lives in DeKalb and living as a positive role model to all who know him. 09/25/2024 09:03 AM

Bowie County Sheriff’s Report

Bowie County Sheriff’s Report

MONDAY Assault Causing Bodily Injury-West Front Street Texarkana Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon (minor)-West Macedonia Road Texarkana, arrested: black male juvenile Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle-Interstate 30 @ 192 mile marker Simms, taken: 2018 Land Rover Sport (black in color) Assault Causing Bodily Injury-Moores Lane Texarkana Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle-Interstate 30 @ Leary Road Exit, taken: 1982 Dodge W350 1 Ton truck (blue in color) Theft Over $100 and Under $750-County Road 4318 Dekalb, taken: approximately $400.00 in U.S. Currency Dog Bite-Leary Road Leary Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine-West 7th Street Texarkana, taken: approximately $50.00 in U.S. Currency Commitment Sentence for Aggravated Sexual Assault- North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Carlton Chayse Williams Commitment Sentence for Possession of a Controlled Substance-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Fantasia Malae Tidwell Commitment Sentence for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Shelby Philip Clifton Warrant Service (Probation Violation for Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Theft Under $100)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Reginald Jackson Warrant Service (Unauthorized Absence from a Community Correctional Facility)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Stehpanie A. Wade TUESDAY Criminal Mischief Over $2,500 and Under $30,000-Interstate 30 @ Leary Road exit ramp Criminal Mischief Over $2,500 and Under $30,000-Interstate 30 @ Leary Road exit ramp Abandon or Endanger a Child-U.S. Highway 59s Texarkana, arrested: Heather Marie Slaten Harassment-Jonquil Drive Texarkana Theft Over $750 and Under $2,500-Carter Road Texarkana, taken: utility trailer manufactured from a 1950’s style truck bed (recovered) Warrant Service (Probation Violation for DWI3rd)-North State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Phillip Kevin McTyre Jail Sanction for DWINorth State Line Avenue Texarkana, arrested: Dena Rae McKellar WEDNESDAY Theft Over $100 and Under $750-Tony Lane Texarkana, taken: brown/white goat 09/25/2024 09:03 AM

Weekly Roadwork Report

Weekly Roadwork Report

I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Eastbound traffic shifted to frontage road at State Line Ave, frontage road lane closures 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 replacement. New bridge open, old pavement removal underway I-369/Loop 151 - From US 59 to I-30, resurfacing road. Lane closures I-30 - At eastbound Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp surface rehab. Exit closed, eastbound I-30 lane closure 09/25/2024 09:01 AM

For Safety’s Sake-Hunters reminded to exercise safety when playing the game above ground

For Safety’s Sake-Hunters reminded to exercise safety when playing the game above ground

September is designated as tree stand safety month by the Virginia-based Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation. Be smart about it and never throw caution to the wind when fooling around with tree stands, regardless of what month it is. One slip in safety etiquette is all it takes for a good day to turn tragic. 09/25/2024 09:01 AM

CHRISTUS Health agrees to assume operations for Wadley

CHRISTUS Health agrees to assume operations for Wadley

CHRISTUS Health, an international not-for-profit Catholic health system, announced today that its affiliate CHRISTUS Ark-La-Tex has agreed to assume operations at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas, from Dallas-based Steward Health Care. 09/25/2024 09:00 AM

New Boston Class of 1974 to celebrate 50th with reunion

New Boston Class of 1974 to celebrate 50th with reunion

The New Boston High School Class of 1974 will be celebrating their 50-year reunion in October with a weekend filled with events and opportunities to make new memories. 09/25/2024 09:00 AM

Community Reality Fair to Empower Local High School Students with Real-World Financial Skills

Community Reality Fair to Empower Local High School Students with Real-World Financial Skills

Red River Credit Union (RRCU), in partnership with Texas A&M University- Texarkana and its Center for Financial Literacy and Investment (CFLI), is thrilled to announce the upcoming Community Reality Fair. 09/25/2024 09:00 AM

Texarkana College sees record enrollment in dual credit courses

Texarkana College sees record enrollment in dual credit courses

At today’s board meeting, Texarkana College Trustees heard a report from Dr. Dixon Boyles, Vice President of Instruction, about the success of fall enrollment for TC’s dual credit program. Dr. Boyles said a new funding source available to educationally disadvantaged high school students has enabled students to invest in their futures by earning college- level credentials while still in high school. 09/25/2024 09:00 AM

Train crash in Maud snarls traffic for local residents

Train crash in Maud snarls traffic for local residents

A collision between a train and a pickup truck had a major intersection in Maud blocked to traffic for several hours Tuesday morning. 09/25/2024 09:00 AM

Information sought in 2019 Maud homicide

Information sought in 2019 Maud homicide

The Texas Department of Public Safety in connection with CrimeStoppers is looking into the unsolved five-year-old hit and run of a Maud woman. 09/18/2024 09:04 AM

Food Drive for Community Kitchen of New Boston

Food Drive for Community Kitchen of New Boston

When: September 22 - 1-4 PM Where: American Legion Post 488 Hwy 82, New Boston, TX Accepting food donations for the Community Kitchen. Drop off at the American Legion. Free snow cone with donation. All donations will be delivered to Community Kitchen after 4 PM. Items accepted: all types of food: dry goods, boxed foods, cans, pastas, canned goods, meats (all types, frozen & refrigerated), cheese, refrigerated and frozen foods accepted, butter, vegetables, soup mixes, drink mixes, water bottles, any frozen dinners, single and family size meals, etc. Any and all food donations are greatly appreciated. 09/18/2024 09:03 AM

NBHS national honor society and band members give back to their classmates and school

NBHS national honor society and band members give back to their classmates and school

New Boston High School National Honor Society members Hope Hudson, Orryn McBee, Akaiya Darville, Hazel Longest, as well as band members Caitlyn Collins, John Green, Wesley Gray, and Kristen Collins spent two hours of their free time renewing the benches outside of the school for their fellow students to continue enjoying. 09/18/2024 09:03 AM

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