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Crews begin work on baseball, soccer fields at Spring Lake and Wallace Parks
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - Work at Spring Lake and Wallace Parks in Texarkana, Texas is now underway. Ross Cowling with the Texarkana Texas Parks & Recreation Department said work is progressing on schedule. The upgrade includes six baseball fields at Spring Lake Park and a full size soccer field at Wallace Park.
Live Music in Texarkana the Weekend of August 30 & 31
Another great weekend of Live Music is in store for Texarkana, downtown, out on 7th Street, and all around. We have a great list from our partners in the community at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club. Don’t Miss “Fast Cats Under the Lights” at Muttworks Dog Training...
Abbott says Texas ‘solved’ border problem but country is stuck without new president
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said Texas has won its battle against illegal immigrants, but he worried the country needs a new president to stop them from slipping into other border states. On Tuesday, the Republican governor said, “We’ve solved the Texas problem,” telling NewsNation that illegal border crossings are down “more than 85%” over the […]
Texarkana sergeant earns Lifesaving Award for saving trooper during training
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - When a trooper was struck by a cardiac arrest, a Texarkana sergeant took charge and, alongside his colleagues, saved the man’s life. On October 2, 2022, during a routine high-risk vehicle stop training session for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) personnel, events took a surprising turn when a trooper suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. In a display of bravery and quick thinking, Sgt. Mike Garza and Cpl. Freddy Duran immediately took action.
Texarkana man used home kitchen to make crack cocaine, police say
TEXARKANA, Texas (KETK) — Investigators have arrested a 40-year-old Texarkana man after a search warrant revealed that he was using his kitchen to make and package crack cocaine. Texarkana PD said their special investigations unit, DPS and Homeland Security served a search warrant at Kenneth Collins’ home in the 800 block of Jerome Street on […]
Growing trash, litter at Beaumont home leads to discovery of squatters
BEAUMONT — Coming home to find someone else living there is the reality for one Beaumont homeowner, whose home in the north end has been taken over by one or more squatters. Neighbors of the home at 5270 Landry Lane originally contacted KFDM about trash littering the entire yard of the property. Reverend J.D. Roberts says he and other neighbors noticed the trash three weeks ago and the piles are steady growing.
Gov. Abbott Launches Texas A&M COAST Program in Corpus Christi to Boost Skilled Workforce Training
Yesterday, in a move to step-up skilled workforce training in the Lone Star State, Texas Governor Greg Abbott presided over the unveiling of the Texas A&M Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) program in Corpus Christi. The COAST initiative, grounded in a collaboration with Texas A&M, aims to arm Texans with the necessary tools to tackle the job market in high-demand sectors such as chemical and petroleum manufacturing, fabrication, maritime shipping, and research, as reported by the Governor's Office.
Cormac McCarthy, Sergio Troncoso selected to Texas Literary Hall of Fame; other El Paso news
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Cormac McCarthy, Sergio Troncoso Selected for Texas Literary Hall of Fame. Two authors with deep El Paso connections are among the inductees selected for induction...
Killeen firefighters go to fight wildfires
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – Five Killeen Fire Department firefighters have deployed to assist in multiple wildfires across Texas. They are assisting in battling the fires and assisting crews in disaster services. They are taking part in a 14-day joint operation, with one strike team leader, three wildland firefighters...
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Parent arrested for assault after altercation at Istrouma High School
BATON ROUGE - A parent was arrested after an altercation at Istrouma High School, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. BRPD says Roshanda Williams, 45, was arrested and booked for assault on a school teacher by a non-student. Police say Williams went to the school Tuesday because her son...
Man wanted for alleged felony theft from car dealership
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Police is seeking the public’s help in seeking a man who is wanted for allegedly stealing from a car dealership. On August 27, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) obtained warrants for the arrest of James Williams and is now searching for him. Williams is wanted for his alleged connection with a felony theft at a car dealership in the 1100 block of East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.
Texarkana Physician Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose
August 26, 2024 – TEXARKANA, AR – A Texarkana Physician was sentenced today to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and 12 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule V Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription, all to run concurrently. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Texarkana.
TxDOT, local law enforcement warn against drinking & driving this Labor Day weekend
Many people will be celebrating this Labor Day weekend… but TxDot and local law enforcement are warning people not to drink and drive. TxDot and local police are stepping up enforcement across Texas over the holiday.
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