Texas Side Police to Begin Towing Uninsured Vehicles

photo by Jeff Easterling

Beginning June 15, 2015, uninsured motorists operating their vehicle within the city limits of Texarkana, Texas may soon have their vehicle towed if stopped by Texarkana, Texas police officers. 

How Much Rain We Have Had So Far in 2015

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I was asked, "How much rain has Texarkana had so far in 2015?" So, first thing I did was contact the area's favorite meteorologist to make sure I had the right answer.


My go to weather guy, is Todd Warren from Channel 6. That guy makes a lot of us sound smart when we repeat what we hear him say lol.

Since January 1, 2015, Texarkana has received 29.13 inches of precipitation. At this time last year we had only gotten 12.70 inches of rain

This is important because of more heavy rains possible in the forecast for the area. With the ground so saturated already, conditions are ripe for flash flooding.

When you see water standing or running over the roads, don't try to make it... Like Todd Warren says, Don't drown, Turn Around."

Todd sent me the info, but he also sent the link to their Almanac for the information in the future.

Kids Magic Camp Scheduled for June

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Magic Camp is just a month away and limited spaces are available. For children 6 to 13 years of age that would like to learn some basic magic skills, basic skills in balloon art, enjoy miniature golf, train rides, games, and magic shows this is the camp of the summer!

Red River Army Depot Raises Security Level

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Red River Army Depot is on a heightened alert level. Due to non-specific threats, the USNORTHCOM Commander has ordered all DOD Installations to increase security measures,

Pics from Inside the Kress Building Downtown - Should it Be Saved?

The Texarkana Texas City Council took an opportunity to see what is in the Kress Building downtown, facing a decision of whether to demolish the building for $300,000 or try to save the building at 116 W. Broad Street.

'A Touch for Health' Spa & School Up for Sale

photo by Jeff Easterling

Texarkana's most recognized and respected brand in massage therapy is up for sale, and is a great chance for someone interested in being a huge part of our local community to operate a successful turn-key business.

I stopped into "A Touch for Health" to get a gift card for Mother's Day and when I heard that Travis and Mary Walker were looking to retire, I thought "Oh no, what about the spa?"... but the spa and school are not going to close, they are wanting the institution to carry on with someone to take over Texarkana's longest opened massage therapy resource.

photo by Jeff Easterling

Travis and Mary Walker have been a huge part of Texarkana and bringing massage therapy to the area back in the late 90's. The couple went even further in spreading the :massage message" with opening the areas first and by far most popular Massage School in the year 2000, The instructors at "A Touch for Health" has trained hundreds of students from all across the area over the last 15 years.

I didn't get into specifics about prices, profits, and what not, but I know that Mr. Travis is wanting to get a lot more deep sea fishing done. While Ms. Mary is wanting more time with family and grand babies.

"A Touch for Health" offers many different services and specialties. From facial treatments to pre-natal massage. I personally have always enjoyed the reduced rate for letting the students give me a massage, they need the training and I love saving money. They also have a full staff of professionals for specialty treatments and therapies. Staff, equipment and all will go to the buyer and there will be  no disruption in services for the long time clientele of the clinic.

For more on the services, treatments, or this amazing opportunity to take over the spa and school. Call Travis or Mary Walker at 870.774.1000

photos by Jeff Easterling

Hotel Grim Redevlopment Effort Gets Boost with Visit from National Agency

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Steps to revitalize the Hotel Grim in downtown Texarkana is moving forward with the city announcing a visit from one of the nations leading agencies on redevelopment finance agencies.