Shirley McFaul
Shirley Adams McFaul, age 85, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. McFaul was born May 2, 1936, in New Boston, Texas. She was retired from Red River Army Depot where she worked in the…
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American Medical Association Recognizes CHRISTUS Physician Group for their Care for the Caregivers
The American Medical Association (AMA) recognized 44 health care organizations as recipients of the 2021 Joy in MedicineTM Health System Recognition Program. The AMA distinction recognizes health systems with a demonstrated commitment to preserving the well-being of health care team…
A&M-Texarkana Receives $25,000
Texas A&M University-Texarkana received a $25,000 donation from the Wayne Garrison Trust as a part of its anniversary scholarship initiative. The university, celebrating 50 years as an institution, 25 years as a member of The Texas A&M University System, and…
A&M-Texarkana Joins Other Texas A&M University System Universities in Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
Blue lights once again shined bright on Texas A&M University System campuses across the state Tuesday in recognition of World Teachers’ Day. The 11 universities in the A&M System, the RELLIS Campus in Bryan and the Texas A&M University Health…
Texarkana Chamber Hosts Economic Development Golf Tournament
The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted their 39th Annual Economic Development Council Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament at Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Arkansas on October 4, 2021. TexAmericas Center was named the recipient of this years’ Industry Appreciation…
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Adds Oncologist, Neurosurgeon to Serve Texarkana Region
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic continues to build on a reputation for high-quality, faith-based care across Northeast Texas with the addition of new specialists offering lifesaving treatments in Texarkana. This fall, Freddie L. Contreras, M.D., FACS is joining CHRISTUS St. Michael Neurosurgery…
Wake Village 2021 National Night Out
Last year was a terrible year and we all had to stay home. We didn’t get to enjoy our National Night Out in Wake Village. Well…consider this our COVID COMEBACK YEAR! We are going to show our community that we…
Downtown Walking Tour focuses on the Victorian Obsession with Death
With cooler weather arriving, now is the perfect time for an outdoor tour. Join the Texarkana Museums System for the latest Twilight Tour, Death and Dying in the Victorian Era on Friday, October 15 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the…
Students to learn about electrical safety with SWEPCO livestream program
Superhero-theme livestream performances will teach students and their families about electricity safety this fall in a program called Captain Wattage. Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) has partnered with The National Theatre for Children (NTC) to bring the safety program to…
A&M-Texarkana Receives Donation for Electrical Engineering Program
Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s electrical engineering program has received a grant donation of power equipment from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL). The donation includes two SEL-411L Advanced Line Differential Protection, Automation and Control Systems and one SEL-351 Protection System valued at $25,890.…
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Expands Access to Life-Changing Orthopedic Care in Texarkana Region
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Orthopedics is making it easier than ever for patients across the Texarkana region to access life-changing orthopedic care with the addition of surgeons Ermias Abebe, M.D. and Richard Hilborn, M.D. “Whether you are high-performing athlete or…
Annual Fall Festival to be held at Spring Lake Park
The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Fall Festival at Spring Lake Park on October 21, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The event will include hayrides, games, candy, a costume contest, pumpkin…
Depot’s Deputy Commander Retires After 44 years of Service
After 44 years of federal service, Patton Tidwell, deputy commander for Red River Army Depot, is hanging up his tie for retirement. Tidwell was recently honored during a retirement ceremony where he received the Superior Civilian Service Medal for his…
Rumtopf DIY Foodie Workshop at the P. J. Ahern Home
Join the Texarkana Museums System in October for two special programs. On Saturday, October 9, the P. J. Ahern home will present a Rumtopf workshop beginning at 2:00 p.m. Participants will learn how to start their own fermented fruit crock!…
Forklift Certification Training Class to Be Held at U of A Hope
A forklift certification training class will be held at the University of Arkansas Hope campus on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Technical & Industrial Building, room 160. The class is $80 per person…