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.

Checking in on the Hannibal Family's Battle with the Red River

photo by Jeff Easterling

We told you about how friends and members of the Hannibal family were working to build a levee around their home on the Red River at the very edge of Miller County. We went out today to see how their project was going.

New Family Friendly Policy at Central Mall is Working

photos by Jeff Easterling

Management at Central Mall in Texarkana has enacted and is strictly enforcing a new "Family Friendly" policy that has really made the shopping experience on Friday and Saturday evenings a lot more pleasant than it had been in the past.

Best Shoulder Massage Ever in the Middle of Central Mall

photo by Jeff Easterling

You have walked thru Central Mall and seen the guys with the massage chairs, but have you ever stopped. Today I did, and it was fantastic!

Volunteers Make Last Ditch Effort to Save Home from Flooding Red River

photo by Jeff Easterling

Out on Miller County road 54, volunteers have come together in an effort to help Mark Hannibal and family save their homeplace in a last ditch effort to keep the rising Red River out of their home.

Index Bridge on Highway 71 Closure Appears Imminent

Photo by Field Walsh via TXK Today

Reports are that the AHTD will be closing the Hwy. 71 Index Bridge between Texarkana and Ashdown. First report we saw was this post from Mike Cranford.

Changes to Governor Hutchinson's Planned Conference on Flooding

via Facebook

There have been changes to the Governor's planned press conference at Texarkana Regional Airport scheduled for this morning concerning areas damaged by the flooding Red River.

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson in Town Friday Concerning Red River Flooding

via Facebook

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson will fly-over the Red River in Miller and Little River counties. Governor Hutchinson will be at TAC Air at Texarkana Regional Airport around 7:15 a.m. Friday Morning May 29.

Amazing Footage of Deer Swimming in the Flooded Red River [VIDEO]

via Facebook

Amazing footage of a small herd of deer swimming in the flooding Red River under the Highway 8 bridge between New Boston, Texas, and Foreman, Arkansas.

View from a Boat on the Raging Red River [VIDEO]

via Facebook/Johnny Denali

So, with the Red River rising to epic levels and covering pastures and farmlands up river and continuing to rise here. Some local boys decided to take out the boat. Man against nature and a little bit of crazy sometimes make for a priceless memory. So, for all the local rednecks... Watch this!

Vote for our Community to Receive a Grant for a Handicap Accessible Playground

via Facebook

Texarkana, USA is in the running of another National contest to benefit our community, but this time it is to fund an A.D.A. Playground for our local children with disabilities.

Red River Continues to Rise

at Fulton Arkansas/photo by Jeff Easterling

Levels keep rising on the Red River and flooding is expected. We went out and took a few pics today at the Hwy 71 bridge and at Fulton.
Here is the level at the Highway 71 bridge...

Red River at Hwy 71/photo by Jeff Easterling

Snapped this one under the railroad bridge at the Fulton Crossing...

Under the Red River RR bridge in Fulton/photo by Jeff Easterling

Waters will continue to rise due to heavy rains upriver and tributaries that empty into the river flowing out of their banks. For only the fourth time ever, water is spilling over the Lake Texoma Dam... here is a post of some pics that Bowie County Sheriff James Prince posted to Facebook.

The dam at Lake Texoma. A friend just sent these photos.
Posted by James Prince on Saturday, May 23, 2015

Here is video that he also shared from Chelsea Smith of News 12...

Take a look! For the fourth time in history Lake Texoma has gone over the spillway. The lakes elevation is over 640 feet.
Posted by Chelsi Smith - News 12 on Sunday, May 24, 2015

Memorial Day Events in Town

via Facebook

Giving the public the opportunity to pay respects and remember those that gave their lives while serving in the United States Military there are a few events scheduled for Memorial Day Monday May 25,

Golf Scramble for Arkansas Children's Hospital Wednesday May 27

via Facebook

The 25th Annual Wright Patman Chapter of Credit Unions Golf Scramble will be held Wednesday, May 27 at the Texarkana Golf Ranch.