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BCSO holds news conference following manhunt that ended in suspect shooting self

BCSO holds news conference following manhunt that ended in suspect shooting self

BOWIE COUNTY, Texas (KSLA) — The nearly 20-hour manhunt for 32-year-old Hector Alejandro Pintor Aguilar came to an end Sunday, Aug. 7 down a small county road in east Texas.

The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office discovered that Aguilar had broken into a vacant home on Roy Road near Leary, Texas, and reportedly shot himself. KSLA News 12′s cameras captured a coroner’s van driving his body from the scene.

“It was really scary,” said Brittney Kingcade, who says a few hours into the law enforcement search for Aguil ... Read more

Sixty-five years and counting

By Greg Bischof

Texarkana Gazette

LEARY, Texas-Even after 65 years in business, Ronnie Turner- proprietor of Turner's Army Surplus store-said he and his family look forward to more years.

Between 11 a.m., and 2 ... Read more

Shirley Ann Pierce

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Shirley Ann Pierce, 72, of Maud Texas passed from her earthly life on Nov 18, 2022. She was in a Dallas Hospital surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on December 11, 1949 in McAlister OK. She was a graduate of Harding ... Read more

Wanda Ruth Coker

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Wanda Ruth Coker, 82 of Wake Village, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda was born on January 23, 1940, to the parents of Wilbur Johnson and R ... Read more

Have you Tried the New Mexican Restaurant in Nash? Now Open

It's no secret Texarkana loves Mexican food! And with being said, There's a brand new restaurant that just opened in Nash, El Parian, in the former location of Fiesta House on New Boston Road.

El Parian Mexican Food

It's been a long time coming but El Parian Mexican Food is now open and ready to serve the Texarkana area. The restaurant has had a complete makeover inside with an expanded dining area, and an all-new color scheme with bright yellow and blue interior that gives it a festive experience while you dine.
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Child killed in fatal accident on I-30 near Leary, Texas

TEXARKANA, Texas -- A minor child was killed Thursday in a vehicle accident on Interstate 30.

The driver of a Jeep Liberty, Karmyn Aleman, 30, of Hooks, was treated and released for non-incapacitating injuries.

A female juve ... Read more

Hooks uses coaches/sons to 6-2 record

HOOKS, Texas -- It's not often that a high school football team has an extra three "coaches" on the field, but that's essentially the case for the Hooks Hornets.

Three of the Hooks' varsity coaches have sons who are starters for the 6-2 ... Read more

No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Michigan stay unbeaten

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Miyan Williams rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown before leaving with an injury late in the first half, C.J Stroud threw five TD passes and No. 2 Ohio State buried Indiana, 56-14, on Saturday.

Williams went down awkwa ... Read more