Following the Red River with Field Walsh from TXK Today

Photos by Jeff Easterling

So, I called Field Walsh from TXK Today and asked if he wanted to get some footage of the Red River at a couple of sites, and he grabbed his gear and off we went. We got some great shots and video.

Latest Aerial Footage of Red River in Miller and Hempstead Counties [VIDEO]

via TXK Today

I spent the afternoon with Field Walsh from TXK Today and we went out to check on the Hannibal's who have barricaded themselves against the flooding Red River with a family and friend built levee.

Texarkana Texas Parks Equipped with Wi-Fi

via Google Images

The Texarkana Texas Parks and Recreation Department are pround to offer free Wi-Fi for visitors to a couple of the Texas side parks.

Hannibal Farm is Now an Island

photo via Debbie Hannibal

We have been following the story of the Hannibal's and their battle against nature to keep the Red River flood waters out of their farmhouse that sets within a stones throw of the river. Their place is now an island and the water is rising, but their spirits are even higher.

Latest Aerial Footage of Red River Flooding in Bowie County [VIDEO]

via TXK Today

Our friend Field Walsh posted some new video of the Red River flooding in Bowie County (6/1)... take a look!

Water Getting Closer to Hannibal Home

photos by Jeff Easterling

With photos circulating on the web, and folks saying this could be even worse than the 1990 flood, I have been keeping up with the Hannibal family that lives out on the edge of Miller County on the Red River.

The Boll Weevil on 67 is Flooding

photo by Jeff

What a difference just 12 hours can make. Earlier last week owners of the Boll Weevil Store on Hwy 67 on the edge of Miller County close to the Red River emptied all of the merchandise from the stores in anticipation of flooding. It was a good decision.