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Texas teen charged with capital murder allegedly killed family because they were cannibals, docs say
NASH, Texas — An 18-year-old accused of killing his parents and siblings in East Texas said he did so because they were cannibals who were planning to eat him, according to court documents. Cesar Olalde, 18, was charged with capital murder in the deadly shooting of four people in...
Fundraiser for family of 4 who lost their lives in shooting drew crowd of supporters
TEXARKANA, Texas – The Olalde family and friends have seen an outpouring of love and kindness in the community following the fatal shootings of four family members. Vero’s Latino Store Owners Olivia and Veronica Hernandez along with Juanito's Owner Juan Bustamante organized a fundraiser bazaar offering authentic Mexican food and more to benefit the Olalde family for funeral expenses.
Texarkana’s Largest Indoor Garage Sale
Do you love scouring the paper to find garage sale finds on the cheap? Or perhaps you are one of those people who love to purge and sell all your goods in the driveway on a Saturday morning to make a little extra dough. Either way, you don't want to miss Texarkana's largest indoor garage sale!
Texarkana Funeral Homes host Memorial Day service with sea of nearly 1,500 U.S. flags
TEXARKANA, Texas – Texarkana Funeral Homes hosted a Memorial Day service to commemorate American military heroes on Monday afternoon at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Observers traveled through an avenue of U.S. flags featuring over 285 flags on the drive to the service and over 1,200 U.S. flags decorating the graves of veterans.
The American Legions of Texarkana remember and honor fallen heroes
TEXARKANA, Ark. – Texarkana’s American Legions Post 25 of Texas and Post 58 of Arkansas commemorated fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives to give freedom to others. At the Miller County courthouse on Monday, First Vice Commander of Post 58, Patrick McReynolds spoke of Memorial Day as not a celebration but as a solemn remembrance of those who fought for American freedom.
Groundwork Underway for New Emergency Center in Texarkana
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System broke ground this week on a new emergency center that will be located at 4250 Gibson Lane. construction on the 12,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks, with a projected completion date of summer 2024. According to a press release, the...
Summer kicks off with allotment checks for much-deserved Liberty-Eylau teachers
TEXARKANA, Texas – Summer kicks off with allotment checks for some hardworking and well-deserved Liberty-Eylau ISD teachers in Texarkana, Texas. The state’s allotment checks for teachers are based on how much growth their students achieved during the previous school year.
Check Out These Great Texarkana Events This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is here and that means it's the kick-off to the unofficial start of Summer. There are plenty of great events to check out in Texarkana and beyond. We have several Memorial Day ceremonies going on this weekend. You can find out all the details at 5 Memorial Weekend Events You Don't Want to Miss in Texarkana.
Texarkana Police Are Warning to ‘Click it or Ticket’ This Holiday Weekend
Texarkana Police, along with other local, regional and state law enforcement officers will be looking for those people that are not buckled up. Buckling up only takes a few seconds and could save you and your passengers from injury in case of an accident. #ClickItOrTicket. If you do get caught...
Texarkana Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens honors our veterans
TEXARKANA, Ark. – Texarkana Funeral Home honored our veterans with a service on Sunday at the Memorial Gardens. Following the hoisting of colors, the national anthem, pledge of allegiance and invocation, the POW/MIA empty chair was set and the placing of the wreath were part of the service. Chairman...
Carry the Load to walk through Texarkana ahead of Memorial Day
The national relay, which comprises five routes across the country, is part of an effort to highlight the sacrifices of military members and veterans, first responders and their families. Walmart Supercenter, Hope -- 9 a.m.,(closed to public) U.S. Highway and Arkansas Highway 108, Texarkana -- 10:30 a.m. 4.87-mile walk. Miller...
Stay Calm! Texarkana Police SWAT Team is Training Today
Don't freak! We found out that we might see loads of police cars and armored police vehicles in some of our neighborhoods today. Not to worry or be alarmed. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics Team (S.W.A.T. Teams) will be training in some of the Texarkana Arkansas neighborhoods.
Police: 4 people killed by 18-year-old relative in Texas standoff
NASH, Texas (KSLA/Gray News) - Law enforcement officials said they found four people dead following a standoff situation Tuesday at a home in Texas. Officials with the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office said a person was barricaded inside the home. Sheriff’s deputies, Nash police and the Texas Department of Public Safety responded just before 11 a.m.
Here’s How You Can Help, Fundraisers This Weekend For Olalde Family Funeral
We are all devastated by the news of the loss of the Olalde family this week in Nash. There are some ways that we all help their oldest daughter Diana. She not only needs funds to bury her father, mother, sister and brother but many prayers and support through this extremely difficult time.
Liberty-Eylau teachers awarded for completing successful school year
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - Friday, May 26 was the last day of school at Liberty-Eylau in Texarkana, and some teachers got a big send off for summer vacation. Before retiring, Superintendent Ronnie Thompson’s last official duty was encouraging other teachers to continue educating kids. Thompson and other administrators surprised 17 of their teachers with extra checks for completing a successful year. The checks were based on the Teachers Incentive Allotment funded by the State of Texas.
Cody Gardner Leads It All With ASCS Elite Non-Wing At Texarkana 67 Speedway
(Image Credit: Tim Aylwin) Bryan Hulbert – TEXARKANA, Ark. (May 26, 2023) Taking the green from the pole Friday night at Texarkana 67 Speedway, Cody Gardner would go on to lead flag-to-flag with the ASCS Elite Non-Wing Series presented by Abilene Powder Coating. The win is Gardner’s third with...
Splash Pad Set to Open June 5 at Spring Lake Park Texarkana
The unofficial start to the summer season starts this weekend and many of you may be wondering when the Texarkana Rotary Club's Splash Pad will be opening this year at Spring Lake Park. According to the Texarkana Parks and Recreation Department June 5, is the tentative date the splash pad...
Canning jar quest
Forty-five years ago, my mother began collecting a series of antique canning jars. I can’t remember why this happened, but my best guess is that she came across one that was unique, she liked it, and she bought it. This purchase would start a chain reaction and a multi-year...
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