Built in 1967, by the LeMay Barge and Supply Company of Greenville, Mississippi (hull #311) as Murray L. for the Ark-White Tow Company of Augusta, Arkansas.

In 1980, the tug was acquired by Taggart and Taggart Transportation Incorporated of Augusta, Arkansas. Where she was renamed as the Tom T.

In 1991, she was acquired by the Arkansas River Company of Greenville, Mississippi. Where the tug was renamed as the Bonnie Harbison.

In 1993, the tug sank in hurricane. However, she was raised and rebuilt by the Arkansas River Company.

In 1994, the Arkansas River Company renamed the tug as the J. Riker.

In 1996, she was acquired by Midland Enterprises Incorporated of Cincinnati, Ohip. Where the tug was renamed as the Texas Star.

In 2003, the tug was acquired by the Ingram Barge Company of Nashville, Tennessee. Where she retained her name.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA19-M3 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.11:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 1,200 horsepower.