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April 30 – Shreveport, Texarkana Weather Forecast PM Update
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – After a dry Tuesday, a small chance of rain returns on Wednesday. Thunderstorms with heavy rain will return late Wednesday night and Thursday. The threat of rain will linger through the weekend. The hottest air of the year so far arrives next week. More heavy...
Retired teachers donate hundreds of books to schools in Texas
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - Kindergarten students at Dunbar Elementary School in Texarkana were given a special treat Tuesday (April 30) by members of the Texarkana-Bowie County Retired Teachers Association. The retired educators presented students at the school with more than 200 books. The goal of this Children’s Book Project is...
Nonprofit setting up medical supply closet in Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) — The nonprofit Joseph Thomas Foundation has begun setting up a medical supply closet in Texarkana. The foundation is based out of Abilene, Texas, and has been operating for the past 16 years. This closet is located at Saint James Church, 417 Olive St. in Texarkana, Texas.
New Texarkana airport terminal opens this summer
TEXARKANA, Ark. - After nearly 20 years of planning and three years of construction, the new Texarkana Regional Airport Terminal is almost complete. The two-story building is under construction next door to the airport's Public Safety Center. Airport officials say this new terminal is four times as large as the current terminal.
Tribute to Women: Melodie White
“I’m an educator because I want to make a difference in the lives of children,” said Melodie White, principal of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center. “I want students to love learning and to become lifelong learners. I want them to realize they can do anything they put their minds to and are willing to put in the hard work to accomplish.”
The Big Banana motorized car made its 'a-peel' in Texarkana this weekend
TEXARKANA – Despite the looming clouds and threat of storms in Texarkana on Sunday, the Big Banana Car made its "a-peel' over the weekend at the Federal Courthouse and post office. In the event of rain, proud owner and driver Steve Braithwaite said, “The rain hits the windshield and...
East Texas Giving Day is Tuesday
EAST TEXAS (KSLA) — Tuesday (April 30) is the annual East Texas Giving Day. ”It’s an 18-hour online giving event to provide vital annual support for local nonprofits,” said Kyle Penny, president of the East Texas Community Foundation. He said there are 366 nonprofits throughout East Texas...
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