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TexARKana's Live United Bowl game done after decade's run
The Live United Bowl in Texarkana has come to an end following a 10-year run. A statement from Chairman Allen Brown said the bowl created many memories for participating athletes. For some, it was their last football game of the year, but for others it was the last time on a football field to represent their university.
Short Final: Show Me The Way
I was preparing for some instrument and maneuvering practice with my instructor, Andy. Sitting in the apron area in a Cessna 172 with the engine running, I made my initial call to Texarkana Ground as follows:. Me: “Texarkana Ground, Skyhawk 62689, Texarkana Flying Club; ready for departure with information Delta.”...
Texarkana’s Live Music Scene – July 4th Weekend
Wow, the July 4th weekend is here and so is the heat to go with it. Let's see who's playing around town in Texarkana's Live Music Scene for the July 4 - 6 weekend. Thursday, July 4th - The 5th Annual Rythem & Blues Fool Festival - Begins at 2 PM and ends with fireworks, or does it? Here's a list of artists and bands on the stage:
TimberHogs continue hot streak with win
WHITE OAK — The Piney Woods TimberHogs leaned on Juan Murillo’s three RBIs, three hits, three runs and two home runs, and scored all of their team runs between the second and seventh innings of Tuesday’s early 16-3 run-rule home victory against the Texarkana Rhinos at the White Oak City Park.
Union Pacific identifies five Focus Sites ready for development
Union Pacific Railroad yesterday announced five new Focus Sites, providing businesses additional connections to the railroad's 32,000-mile network and new opportunities to address their transportation needs. The five new sites are in Shawnee, Oklahoma; Cedar City and Grantsville, Utah; and San Antonio and Texarkana, Texas. Combined, the five sites have...
Lufkin nails down week 3 opponent
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The Lufkin Panthers have had an eventful offseason since realignment in February. On Tuesday, the school confirmed their opponent for week three and they went out of the state to find them. The Lufkin Panthers will be playing Little Rock Southwest (Arkansas) on September 13 in...
Texarkana AR PD Launch “Safe Celebration Initiative” for July 4th
The Texarkana area often sees a spike in 911 calls during July 4th celebrations. To address this, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) is launching its "Safe Celebration Initiative." Partnering with the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and the Miller County Sheriff's Office, TAPD aims to ensure the community enjoys a happy and safe holiday.
Don’t let a firework injury or drunk driving ruin your 4th of July Holiday
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – The Fourth of July holiday is a time of celebration for the country, but it is also a busy time for law enforcement and doctors, especially when it comes to firework injuries. “What we see most commonly again are burns, hand injuries from blasts, which...
Donate Blood: Give the Gift of Life and Receive a Free Gift
LifeShare Blood Center is urging blood donors to include giving blood in their summer plans. Blood donations are urgently needed through the summer and, historically, there is a higher demand for blood products in July. Urgent Need for Blood. According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, July 4, and...
LifeNet and Texarkana Emergency Center Host Summer Block Party for Community
LifeNet EMS and Texarkana Emergency Center are excited to announce a Summer Block Party for all community members on Tuesday, July 9th, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Texarkana Emergency Center. Get ready for an afternoon of fun in the sun, featuring free Kona Ice, exciting giveaways, and...
Boil advisory issued for some in Texarkana due to water main break
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - A boil water advisory has been issued for some citizens in Texarkana, Texas due to reduced distribution system pressure and loss of water while repairs were being made at the water main on Columbine Lane. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the city to...
Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
, Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. In addition to those nine, there were 16 youngsters who attended as Texas Lone Star Princesses. The girls stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson all week. The nine contestants competed in private interview, health and fitness, talent, evening gown, and onstage conversation. “As a small-town girl that has watched the Miss Texas competition her entire life as well as attending the past seven years, you could never have convinced me that I would one day...
Heat records fell, some shattered, in June across parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas
LAS VEGAS — Parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas just endured their hottest June on record, where sweltering conditions shattered several long-standing marks. The broken records herald yet another summer of extremes — both in the U.S. and around the world — and offer a worrisome outlook for the weeks and months ahead, as July and August are typically the hottest months of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
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