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Meet ‘Texarkana the Cat’ — Who Hails From Vermont
Texarkana the Cat was born in August 2008, which means he just turned 8 years old for those of you without a calculator handy. It's quaint that someone would name his cat "Texarkana" except there's an issue at play here. Texarkana the Cat's owners live in Vermont and have never stepped foot in our fair city.
Officers Investigate Shooting in Texarkana
At approximately 9:51AM today the Texarkana, Texas Police Department responded to shots fired near the intersection of Waterman and Milam Streets.
A&M-Texarkana Announces Recent Graduates
Texas A&M University-Texarkana has released the list of students who were awarded diplomas on the undergraduate and graduate levels during the 2016 spring commencement celebration on May 14.
Dr. Emily Cutrer, president of the university, conferred the degrees in a ceremony at the First Baptist Church of Texarkana, Texas.
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Inmate Found Dead at Bi-State Jail
A female inmate was found dead by police early this morning at the Bi-State Jail.
Arkansas High School Principal Receives Donna Reed Award
Arkansas High School Principal Eva Nadeau recently received the Donna Reed Award for Administrators by the Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children (AR-CEC). The award was established for the purpose of recognizing individuals who in their performance of administrative duties serve or promote the welfare of persons with disabilities.
Sparks in the Park Welcomed Huge Crowd to the Fairgrounds
An estimated 30,000 people attended this year's 2016 Sparks in the Park at the Four States Fairgrounds.
Police Investigate Business Robbery in Texarkana
Texarkana Police are investigating a robbery at the Red Room Tattoo Parlor located at 3201 New Boston Rd. that occurred early this morning in which gunshots were exchanged.
Former Senator Wayne Dowd Dies at 74
(Wayne Dowd via Facebook)
Former Arkansas State Sen. Wayne Dowd, D-Texarkana, died this morning, June 16, in Hot Springs, Ark.