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TEXARKANA, Texas–A man who was charged in April with aggravated assault in Miller County is now facing a felony retaliation charge in Bowie County for allegedly threatening a witness, coming to her job, and having a female companion punch her in the face. Xavier Negron, 19, was allegedly in the company of an unidentified woman […] The post Man Charged With Retaliation In Texas For Alleged…
Bertie Carolyn Baker, 85, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on August 20, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1940, in Ben Lomond, Arkansas, to Novella King and Robert Meredith. The post Carolyn Baker appeared first on Texarkana Today .
TEXARKANA, Ark. — A Texarkana man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested Thursday morning after police say he sped away from officers, ditched his still-running car in a neighbor’s yard and hid in his attic while officers obtained a search warrant for his home. Michael Birdwell faces a felony charge of fleeing by vehicle […] The post Texarkana man arrested after fleeing officers, hiding in…
Texarkana College Community Education has officially opened registration for the 903 Premier Volleyball Camp, a five‑week training program designed to help young athletes strengthen their skills, build confidence, and elevate their game. The camp begins August 23rd and runs through September 27th, offering two specialized training tracks for players ages 9–15. The program is led […] The post…
FOUKE, AR. — Fouke has permanently forfeited $78,986 in state turnback money over water and sewer audit reports that were never filed — but Mayor Terry Purvis told state lawmakers last week that the town has finally saved up enough to pay for the audits and start digging out. Purvis appeared August 13 before the […] The post Fouke’s $79,000 in state aid is gone for good — but the mayor told…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man accused of leaving his 1-year-old home alone last week allegedly showed up at the home of family members wearing nothing but underwear while the child’s mother was away. Daquayvion Deondre Putilla, 25, allegedly appeared to be under the influence of an unknown narcotic when he entered a family member’s house around 10:30 […] The post Man Accused Of Leaving 1-Year-Old Alone…
Obituary pending. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Texarkana Funeral Home - Texas. The post Betty Ann Monroe appeared first on Texarkana Today .
BOWIE COUNTY, Texas — A reported abduction near Maud that fueled a wave of social media posts this week was unfounded, according to the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office, and investigators say there is no threat to the public. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, deputies responded to County Road 1102 near Maud after a 7-year-old child approached […] The post Sheriff’s office: Reported child abduction near Maud…
TEXARKANA, Ark. – A man accused of murder in the May shooting death of a Genoa, Ark., man is facing additional charges of endangering the welfare of a minor, felon in possession of a firearm, hindering and violation of a no-contact order. Joseph Preston Richardson III, 24, is accused of murder in connection with the […] The post Texarkana Man Facing Murder, Other Charges, In Fatal Miller County…
A Texarkana man is in custody following a high-risk SWAT operation Wednesday morning, the result of an investigation into a weekend shooting that left one person injured, according to the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department. Officers were dispatched to reports of gunfire in the area of 600 Price Lane around 11:20 p.m. on Friday, August 15. […] The post Texarkana man arrested after SWAT operation…
What should homeowners inspect now—before a warning sign becomes an expensive emergency? The post Texarkana’s August Heat Is Putting Local Homes to the Test appeared first on Texarkana Today .
TEXARKANA, Ark. — The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department’s SWAT Team took a suspect into custody Wednesday morning during a high-risk arrest and search warrant operation at 3302 Washington Street. According to TAPD, the operation was carried out in support of an ongoing criminal investigation and involved the execution of a high-risk search and arrest warrant. […] The post TAPD SWAT Team…
Message from Hospice of Texarkana: At Hospice of Texarkana, we not only care for our patients but also recognize the strain on our caregivers. As a small respite, we provide snacks and drinks to our caregivers who have a loved one in our care center. This may seem like a small gesture, but it allows […] The post Hospice of Texarkana is asking the community for individually wrapped snacks and…
TEXARKANA, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host a Hunter Education Internet + Field Course in the area on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. The course pairs a free online portion with an in-person field session led by a certified TPWD instructor. The online course, available free through TPWD or NRA, is completed […] The post TPWD Hunter Education Internet + Field Course set for Sept.…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Bowie County jail inmate allegedly used a razor, an electrical outlet and pieces of tissue to start a fire in his cell earlier this month because he was upset over not receiving a sack lunch. Jordan Demond Wilkerson, 30, faces two to 20 years in prison if found guilty of arson in connection […] The post Bowie Inmate Accused Of Setting Cell On Fire Over Sack Lunch appeared first…
Susan Lynn ‘Susie’ Henderson,78, passed away peacefully at her home on August 18, 2026. She was born on February 24, 1948, in DeQueen, Arkansas, to the late Marlin Kirk and Ollie Mae Zachry. The post Susan Lynn Henderson appeared first on Texarkana Today .
HOOKS, Texas — The Hooks City Council voted Monday night to suspend Police Chief Johnny Millwood with pay pending an investigation, appointing Officer Matlock as acting police chief in the interim. The action came after the council met behind closed doors in executive session to consider “possible personnel action regarding police chief” under Section 551.074 […] The post Hooks police chief…
