Bowie County News

Texarkana ISD’s Morriss Elementary earns Scholar Campus status on the Texas Honor Roll, highlighting strong student achievement.

TexAmericas Center has received its fourth consecutive Distinguished Budget Award, recognizing its commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency.

Sheriff Jeff Neal reports that 105 total people were arrested in Bowie County. Out of that total, Bowie County deputies brought in 42, while other law enforcement agencies turned over 63.

Leary residents must boil water after a contractor hit a water line, causing pressure loss. The notice stays until tests confirm the water is safe.

Hwy 8 bridge there one second, gone the next! See the massive blast video near Texarkana.

A jury found Texarkana’s Matthew Riddle guilty of misconduct involving teen girls, sentencing him to 20 years and imposing $30,000 in fines.

Bowie County Sheriff Jeff Neal reports that 90 people were arrested in Bowie County last week.

Jim & Lisa have once again been nominated for the Arkansas Country Music Awards, and they need your vote! Public voting runs from March 1–14.

TAPD posted on their Facebook page about the four they are looking for in separate alleged crimes. They are LaJuan Latson, Ardy Hayes, Latressa Smith, and Jerry Graves.

Scammers posing as Bowie County deputies are demanding payments over the phone. Hang up and call the Sheriff’s Office to verify any claims.

All seven of our solar system planets are visible this week, five of them to the naked eye, two will need binoculars.

Bowie County Sheriff's Deputies had to stay on their toes again in the third week of February 2025.