Julie Parr

Texarkana

Television Reporter at KTBS-TV (Shreveport, LA)

Television Reporter at KPXJ 21 (Shreveport, LA)

Television news reporter in the Texarkana region #KTBS

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Standoff ends peacefully in Texarkana, Texas

5 days ago | ktbs.com | Julie Parr

TEXARKANA, TEXAS - A standoff with an armed and potentially dangerous man ended without incident on Friday in Texarkana, Texas. Police say that the family called 911 around 3:30 p.m. on Friday from a home in the 5600 block of Forest Grove. Family members said they tried to get a weapon away from the man, identified as John Kinder, 50, and it discharged. No one was injured. When officers arrived, Kinder was attempting to drive out of the neighborhood.
Texas highway could soon be renamed to honor fallen soldier

1 week ago | ktbs.com | Julie Parr

HUGHES SPRINGS, Texas - A stretch of Texas highway is getting closer to being renamed after a fallen east Texas soldier. The Sgt. Samuel T. Castle Memorial Highway sign would stand in Morris County as a lasting tribute to the local hero. Castle was killed in action in Iraq in 2005 while on deployment for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was 26 years old. Efforts are now underway to rename a portion of Texas Highway 11 and 49 in Morris County, Texas to the Army Staff Sgt. Samuel T. Castle Memorial Highway.
CHRISTUS St. Michael recognizes National Healthcare Decisions Day

1 week ago | ktbs.com | Julie Parr

TEXARKANA, Texas - National Healthcare Decisions Day is held every year on April 16 to help educate and empower people to craft an advanced care plan. While it can be difficult to think about, healthcare officials say making plans now will bring peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Dr. Loren Robinson with CHRISTUS St. Michael's Hospital says everyone should discuss end-of-life wishes with their healthcare providers and loved ones.
CHRISTUS St.Michael Health System seeks more volunteers

1 week ago | ktbs.com | Julie Parr

TEXARKANA, Texas - As part of National Volunteer Month, the CHRISTUS Health System is seeking more volunteers. There are currently 56 volunteers at the CHRISTUS Saint Michael’s in Texarkana, 26 at the Atlanta hospital and 25 at the Pine Street location. Volunteers are needed as information desk attendants, greeters, escorts, wayfinding guides, gift shop assistants and waiting room support.
LifeNet honors dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

1 week ago | ktbs.com | Julie Parr

TEXARKANA, Texas - Anyone who has ever called 911 has talked to a telecommunicator, the first voice heard by people facing an emergency. LifeNet EMS employs 24 dispatchers who ensure residents get the help they need in a seven-county service area. “It's the most amazing job I've ever had. It's chaos, but it's something new every day. You never have the same day twice. You get to work with some really amazing people,” said Lauren Hill, LifeNet Regional Communications Manager.
Storm damage clean up continues in Northeast Texas

2 weeks ago | ktbs.com | Julie Parr

ATLANTA, Texas - Clean-up continues after last weekend's severe weather caused widespread damage across the Northeast Texas region. Bowie, Marion, Morris and Cass counties have issued state disaster declarations. While last weekend's storm knocked out power and downed trees, flooding caused the most significant damage, Cass County Judge Travis Ransom said. “This emergency declaration is a signal to the state to let them know we're really struggling out here in Northeast Texas,” said Ransom.
Little River County leaders say flooding issues on county road could have been prevented

2 weeks ago | ktbs.com | Julie Parr

ASHDOWN, Ark. - County leaders in Little River County, Ark., say an ongoing flooding problem has gone from bad to worse and the Corps of Engineers is to blame. The county is now calling on a U.S. representative to step in and help. Little River County Judge Larry Cowling says a resident sent a complaint to the U.S. Corps of Engineers in Little Rock about drainage issues on French Creek. The Corps sent engineers to examine the problem.
Bowie County receives Texas DMV performance award

1 month ago | ktbs.com | Julie Parr

TEXARKANA, Texas - The Bowie County tax assessor is receiving top honors from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Bowie County is the first county in northeast Texas to receive the "Drive to Serve" award. This year, there were only seven recipients across the state to be recognized with the award. “Receiving an award like this lets us know that the people in charge of your money when you come in and pay, that's its going where it's supposed to go. That it's being handled with integrity.
Family speaks out for motorcycle safety after losing a son in a deadly hit and run

1 month ago | ktbs.com | Julie Parr

WAKE VILLAGE, Texas - It's been nearly a year since the Wooten family lost their 20-year-old son. He was hit and killed while riding his motorcycle near Wake Village. No arrests have been made. The family is speaking out now, sharing their grief and offering a message of safety and awareness for others. Texas DPS officers are still searching for the man who they believed ran over James "J.R." Wooten then left the scene.
Hooks man to compete in World Indoor Track & Field Championship

1 month ago | ktbs.com | Julie Parr

HOOKS, Texas - An east Texas man who retired after 48 years in education says he's not ready to slow down just yet. In fact, the 75-year-old runner is now getting ready for one of the largest track competitions of his life. For the first time in history, the World Masters Indoor Track & Field Championship is being hosted in the United States, and Ken Endris of Hooks, Texas will be there. “The 35-year-old on up to even 100-year-olds will be running in Worlds.

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