Understanding Easter
Easter is known as the holiday in which Jesus was crucified on the cross and, after 3 days, was resurrected. These Great Three Days are known as the Triduum and are meant to be observed as a whole. In St.…
Erin Rogers
TASD Administrator Named Regional Principal of the Year
North Heights Junior High principal, Theresa Cowling, has been named Regional Principal of the Year by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. This annual award recognizes exemplary magnet school principals from MSA’s eight…
RRAD hosts fourth annual forestry invitational
Over 100 local students gathered for the fourth annual Red River Army Depot Forestry Invitational held at Elliott Lake on March 21. Students from Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters and Head, Heart, Hands and Health (4-H) clubs of 13…
TASD Students Place at Southern Arkansas University’s Southwest Arkansas Regional Science Fair
On March 16, Southern Arkansas University hosted the Southwest Arkansas Regional Science Fair. After participating in campus-level competitions, several students from College Hill Middle School and North Heights Junior High participated in the regional science fair. The following College Hill…
NASA Selects Five Rising THS Seniors for Summer Residential Internship
Following four intense months of interactive online learning experiences with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) five Texas High School STEM students have been chosen for a six-day summer residential internship at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Only…
Workshop Scheduled For Texarkana, Arkansas to Discuss Dial-a-Truck Services
A meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM at City Hall, board room at 216 Walnut Street, Texarkana, Arkansas, to discuss leasing a city-owned parking downtown lot to developers who want to transform the Coliseum Sports Bar into living space and…
Alex Rain: A Voice For Creatives
Alex Rain began voice over in 2008 after working 16 years as a radio production director. He studied theater at Texarkana College and later earned his bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and History at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Rain has narrated…
Texas HighSteppers Named National Champions at Danceline USA National Championship Competition
The trophy case at Texas High School is getting much bigger now that the Texas Highsteppers have brought home the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY from the Danceline USA National Championship competition at SeaWorld on March 24 in San Antonio, Texas. …
TC Trustees Approve Reduction of Dual Credit Fees for Bowie County Economically Disadvantaged High School Students
Texarkana College trustees voted today to reduce dual credit general education course fees for economically disadvantaged Bowie County high school students. The trustees’ decision aims to help alleviate barriers for low-income students who want to get a head start on…
Twice As Nice Cakes and More Holds Soft Opening
The Twice as Nice Cakes and More is opening this Saturday, March 31, 2018. The bakery occupies the property next to Old Tyme Burger, at the corner of Arkansas Blvd. and Jefferson Ave., 1201 Arkansas Blvd. For more information, contact…
Texarkana, Arkansas Walmart Supercenter Launches the New Online Grocery Pick-up
The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting to launch the new online grocery pick-up at Arkansas side Walmart Supercenter, located at 133 Arkansas Blvd. Online pickup is free and comes with a 100% money back guarantee, accessible online…
Windstream Reports Major Outage
Windstream reports a major outage for Internet users. The issue began in Dallas and has no projected time for reinstated connection.
Party with Picassos 2018, the Place to be
Over 600 hundred people attended Women for the Arts fundraising event of the year, Party with Picassos, on March 24, 2018. Thanks to Robin Proctor and Judy Jones, event co-chairs and partners-in-crime, patrons, artists, and friends raised thousands of dollars…
Twin City Talks: Community Q&A
Name: Dani Hamblett Occupation:Marketing Consultant, For All Brandkind What do you enjoy most about living in Texarkana ? I like the community feel. The city is small enough to feel close-knit, but large enough to have options – education, for…
Petunia Needs a Home
Petunia pig needs a home. You can adopt her for only $40 from the Animal Care and Adoption Center of Texarkana. Pigs are prohibited in both cities, Texarkana, Arkansas and Texarkana, Texas. Petunia is potty-trained, social, and intelligent.