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Widening scheduled for portion of US 82 in Bowie County

Widening scheduled for portion of US 82 in Bowie County

Work to widen US 82 from Interstate 30 to US 259 in Bowie County is scheduled to begin soon, according to plans awarded in August by the Texas Department of Transportation. 08/28/2024 09:05 AM

Scam Alert

The Texarkana Texas Police Department received a call last night from a citizen saying she had received a voicemail from a person who identified himself as “Lt. Hadaway” from the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office. “Lt. Hadaway” stated he was calling this citizen over some unpaid citations. The citizen called “Lt. Hadaway” back at 903-6158002 despite being unaware of any outstanding tickets. “Lt. Hadaway” informed this citizen they owed $11,000 in fines because of missed court dates. He also explained that a subpoena had been issued out of “Judge Hawkins” court for this citizen. The citizen was told they would have to pay the fine in full or go to jail now. The citizen explained that they did not have the money and the fine was lowered to $1000. The citizen did question the legitimacy of “Lt. Hadaway” so he called from the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office phone number that showed up as 903-798-3149. This is a correct phone number for the Sheriff’s Office that was spoofed by the suspect. The citizen then went and converted her $1,000 into bitcoin to pay the suspect. This is a scam. Several things to keep in mind should you receive a similar call. The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office does not collect fines or take payments over the phone. Government agencies do accept payment in bitcoin or green dot cards. Never trust an incoming phone number as they can be spoofed. If there is every a doubt hang up and call the number to your local law enforcement agency yourself. While phone numbers can be spoofed easily when someone is calling you, it is much more difficult to redirect someone else’s phone call. If you are still unsure, please visit your local law enforcement agency in person. 08/28/2024 09:04 AM

Texarkana Homeless Coalition 3rd Annual Resource Day

Texarkana Homeless Coalition 3rd Annual Resource Day

The Texarkana Homeless Coalition (TXKHC) is hosting the 3rd Annual Resource Day. It will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm on the lawn of Crossties Event Venue located at 324 East Broad Street, Texarkana, AR. This day is driven by nonprofit organizations to help meet the needs of the homeless and those in poverty. 08/28/2024 09:04 AM

Bowie County woman sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for fentanyl overdose death

Bowie County woman sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for fentanyl overdose death

A Texarkana woman who sold multiple fake oxycontin pills containing fentanyl has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison, announced Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. 08/28/2024 09:04 AM

Texarkana College Expands Prison Education Programs

Texarkana College Expands Prison Education Programs

The Texarkana College Trustees met today for their regular board meeting and heard a report by Dr. Dixon Boyles, Vice President of Instruction, about TC’s efforts toward expanding TC’s prison education programs. Dr. Boyles said that federal legislation passed through the FAFSA Simplification Act restored access to Pell Grant financial aid for incarcerated students in federal or state penal institutions. 08/28/2024 09:04 AM

Bowie County Master Gardeners & Texas A&M – Texarkana Present: “Creating Pocket Prairies”

Bowie County Master Gardeners & Texas A&M – Texarkana Present: “Creating Pocket Prairies”

The Bowie County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M-Texarkana’s Extended Education and Community Development Department will host the program “Creating Pocket Prairies” on Monday, September 9, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. The class will take place in the University Building, Room 326. No reservation is required to attend. 08/28/2024 09:04 AM

Bowie County woman sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for fentanyl overdose death

Bowie County woman sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for fentanyl overdose death

08/22/2024 01:45 PM

Apply Now for Texas Summer Cooling Bill Help

Apply Now for Texas Summer Cooling Bill Help 

08/21/2024 04:43 PM

Let the Music Play

Let the Music Play

08/21/2024 09:05 AM

County passes new budget, tax rate, pay hike for employees

County passes new budget, tax rate, pay hike for employees

The new county budget and tax rate passed in a split decision after an eleventh hour amendment Monday morning. 08/21/2024 09:04 AM

Evans wanted for July homicide in NB

Evans wanted for July homicide in NB

A second suspect is wanted for the July shooting deaths of two teens at a New Boston apartment complex, authorities said. Warrants have been issued for Rondarrius “DaeDae” Evans, 20, on two counts of murder in the deaths of Princeton Washington and Nicholas Webster, both 19, said Sgt. Rick Boone of the New Boston Police Department. 08/21/2024 09:04 AM

DeKalb woman arrested on drug charges following raid last week

DeKalb woman arrested on drug charges following raid last week

A DeKalb woman is behind bars after law enforcement raided her home last week. 08/21/2024 09:04 AM

Thrash inducted into Texas Country Music Hall of Fame

Thrash inducted into Texas Country Music Hall of Fame

From a young girl growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, to taking the Ark-La-Tex by storm on air, Fabienne Thrash reminisced on her time in radio and how it led to her induction into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. 08/21/2024 09:03 AM

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