A young child has died after drowning at Big Dam Waterpark in Texarkana on Friday.
A young child has died after drowning at Big Dam Waterpark in Texarkana on Friday. Police say staff and an off-duty nurse gave immediate aid before first responders arrived. The child was taken to the hospital but did not survive. The investigation is ongoing, and the child’s name and age have not been released.
I-30 Westbound Richmond Road Exit to Close for Months
Drivers on Interstate 30 westbound should plan for a long-term closure starting Monday, January 5.
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Texarkana, Texas Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened around 10 o’clock Wednesday morning near Anthony and Yale Streets.
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