Bowie County News

Icy road conditions are already being reported to the west of us over in Sulpher Springs and Mt Vernon, and it's slowly moving in our direction. Will it get all the way to Texarkana, that's the big question. One thing is for sure though, you do not want to go to Dallas along the I-30 corridor for the next 36 to 48 hours at least. Don't do it.

UPDATE 1-31-23: All inmates are in custody. Earlier, on Monday, January 30: The Columbia County Sheriff's Office in Magnolia, Arkansas issued an alert this morning about four inmates escaping from the Columbia County Detention Facility.

The fourth and final full week of January saw quite an increase in arrests in Bowie County. Your Bowie County Sheriff's Deputies logged a total of 65 arrests in Bowie County. BCSO officers arrested 25 of those while 40 were arrested by other area law enforcement agencies and turned over to Bowie County.

Texas State Parks is celebrating its 100-year anniversary all year long and one of the events is happening this weekend at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park near Pittsburg, Texas... the 33rd Annual Kid's Fishing Day!

The Atlanta Texas Police Department is looking for a man with an active arrest warrant. But they need your help, have you seen him?

The weekend is here! Why does it seem so long to get here and then in a flash it's over? A study, once reported that to make the most of a weekend and make it 'feel' longer is to go out and do something. You are creating memories instead at events instead of just relaxing on the sofa. So, check out these events around town this weekend and make your weekend seem longer!

The weekend is almost here and it's time once again to see who's playing where this Friday and Saturday night around town. But first, we have to mention a great show coming up at the Perot Theatre tonight, Thursday, January 26, don't miss Clint Black along with his wife Lisa Hartman Black, and their daughter Lilly Pearl. The show is called "Mostly Hits and the Mrs Tour," find out more he

If you're planning a wedding in 2023 then chances are you were at the 2023 Texarkana Bridal Fair held on January 21. If you're just hearing about it, we are sorry you missed it, you will have to wait until next year. But for now, check out some of what you missed...

The State Fair of Texas was just recently recognized as the best state fair in the United States. Number one, the top dog, the tip of the iceberg, when it comes to state fairs, and we agree. Wouldn't it be great to be a concessionaire or exhibitor at the greatest state fair in the nation? Do you think you're ready? Now is your chance.

We love to hear great news about local businesses growing. TexAmericas Center (TAC), has been making a lot of news since it is now one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States right here in Texarkana. The other great news is they just announced that Rowe Casa Organics another local company is doing very well also. The big news for Rowe Casa Organics as they will be once again

I finally got my Christmas present this past weekend. Why so long you ask? Well, it all started last Christmas, not 2022, but in 2021, my wife got me a Cameo video greeting from Georgio Tsoukalos, one of the stars of the History Channel show Ancient Aliens. It turned out to be a very cool and unique gift, I've been a fan of the show since it came out over 10 years ago. Maybe I should back up a lit

Week #3 of the new year and things calmed a little in Bowie County from the very busy week before. Last week saw 51 total arrests in Bowie County, Sheriff's Deputies arrested 22 of those while 29 were arrested by other area law enforcement agencies and turned over to the BCSO.