Crossties to Close After Safety Breaches by Guests

Crossties Event Venue in downtown Texarkana has announced it will be shutting down after a series of recent incidents in which guests failed to follow venue policies.

The announcement was made in a post on the venue’s Facebook page on Sunday, March 8.

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Crossties Announces Plans to Close Following Recent Incidents

In the statement, Crossties explained that their staff witnessed concerning behavior during an event over the weekend that created an unsafe environment for both employees and guests.

This past weekend, our team witnessed behavior inside our establishment that was not only disrespectful to our staff and property, but also unsafe for the more than 350 guests in attendance. Despite our efforts to maintain a positive and professional environment, individuals chose to violate our policies — including smoking inside the venue — and videos of this behavior are now circulating on social media.

Existing Events Will Still Take Place at Crossties in Texarkana

Crossties says they will still honor events that have already been booked. However, they are no longer accepting reservations for future events.

Once the remaining scheduled events have taken place, the venue plans to close its doors.

Video Shows Fighting Outside Venue in Downtown Texarkana

A video circulating on social media appears to show fighting spilling out of the venue and onto nearby streets during an event over the weekend, raising concerns about safety in the Texarkana downtown area.

There have also been other incidents reported, including a disturbance on Thanksgiving night last year.

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Concerns for Downtown Businesses in Texarkana

It’s always difficult to see a downtown business close, especially one that has hosted so many events over the years.

At the same time, many business owners in the downtown district have worked hard to build a vibrant area filled with shops, boutiques, bars, and restaurants. Ongoing disturbances and fights in the streets are creating unsafe conditions and put those businesses and the public at risk.