Texarkana News

The weather is almost perfect for some fun outdoor activities. Who's ready to play some softball and raise money for Toys For Tots?

This Friday and Saturday, the Texarkana Area Chapter # 278 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, will stage its 28th annual POW/MIA Vigil at the Korea/Vietnam Memorial at 7th street & Stateline Avenue in downtown Texarkana.. The vigil is to honor and remember those who people classified as prisoners of war and missing in action (POW/MIA), both those who returned and those still unaccounted for,

Officials with Texas A&M University-Texarkana, the City of Texarkana, Texas, and Partnership for the Pathway yesterday announced a $199,500 Wilderness Trails Grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to complete the Bringle Lake wilderness trail system. A $50,000 grant from the Partnership for the Pathway provided the necessary matching funds to make the initiative possible.

The Texarkana, Texas Police SWAT Team took Michael Jordan, 25, of Texarkana, Ark., safely into custody early this morning following an almost four-hour standoff in the 2200 block of Bell Street.

Donor turnout was low during the holiday weekend and has resulted in a low blood supply, particularly for the Rh negative blood types O-, B-, and A-. LifeShare Blood Center will be in De Kalb at 110 E. Grizzly Dr. from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and needs your help.

Texarkana is a good place to eat great food at cheap prices. There are a ton of restaurant choices and some super deals waiting for hungry folks. From sandwiches to Chinese food, the following list is compiled with input from a coworker and my personal experiences for the cheapest deals around to make your dollar stretch and your tummy full.

According to the Bowie County Sheriff's Office, 50-year-old Karen May Paroline is wanted for a felony charge.

It's all about saving lives and making traveling through work zones safer for both the drivers and the workers.

As a winter storm moves into our area, many schools are deciding to close this morning while others are still planning to start late. Here is the list of schools that are either closed or starting late for Wednesday, Feb. 25. We will update this list as more information comes available.

If you are interested in your student applying to The Ross Perot STEM Academy at Texas High School then you will want to join Texarkana Independent School District for their upcoming Parent Informational Meeting.

The Kidd Kraddick morning show crew need your help to fund the 2014 Kidd’s Kids Trip to Walt Disney World! This Wednesday is the day!

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the launch of its mobile app, designed to give Texans instant access to the state’s Sex Offender Registry, Texas 10 Most Wanted program and other valuable resources. The app is free to download, and is available for iPhones, iPads, and Android phones and tablets.