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Wanda Ruth Coker

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 Rachel Williams in Pineville, Louisiana. Wanda loved her family and was very protective. She was a fun and loving mom who dedicated her life to her children and family. In her free time enjoyed reading books and playing cards. She also loved listening to Elvis Presley. Wanda worked as an accountant f ... Read more

Michigan defense climbs to No. 3

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan's defense, led by defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, held rival Michigan State to only one score in the Wolverines' 29-7 victory Saturday night.

Michigan's defense has climbed to No. 3 in the national rankin ... 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

TISD approves $1,000 teacher bonuses

TEXARKANA, Texas -- Texarkana Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the use of $600,000 in federal stimulus funding to provide teacher retention bonuses during a regular meeting Wednesday.

The goal is to provide $1,000 r ... Read more

Jonathan Thomas Bower

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Jonathan Thomas Bower, age 36, of Nash, Texas died Monday, November 21, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Bower was born on April 17, 1986, in Texarkana, Texas. He was in outside sales and also a valve mechanic for Baker Valve and Machine Service.

He is survived by his wife, Ashleigh Bower of Nash, Texas; one daughter Emma Grace Bower of Nash, Texas; father, Frank Bower of Texarkana, Texas; mother, Lisa Kirk of Texarkana, Texas; one brother, Ben Bower of Springdale, Arkansas; mother-in-law and fathe ... Read more

No bones about it: Frightful decorating a Halloween traditio

WAKE VILLAGE, Texas -- The menagerie in the yard at 501 E. Greenfield Drive begs a second glance.

A 12-foot skeleton dominates the yard but is in no way alone. Many bony friends join him. There is the skeleton in a washtub with bubbles, ... Read more

Harmon Tilson Huddle III

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Harmon Tilson Huddle III, age 63, of Wake Village, Texas (formerly of Bismarck, Arkansas), passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 28, 1959, in New Braunfels, Texas to Harmon Tilson J ... Read more

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Events

The Friends of the Library Texarkana Public Library Book Sale is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at the new location, 2024 Stateline Avenue, Texarkan ... Read more