A severe weather advisory is in effect for south Louisiana and southeast Texas for the next several days. Severe weather brings with it the cancellation of blood drives and a drastic shortage of blood and plasma donations. While preparations are…
Just a quick message to keep you informed on some I-30 construction work the remainder of this week (weather permitting) that may affect some commutes in the area of I-30 and I-369/US 59. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug.…
COVID 19 cases continue to increase in Bowie County and the Texarkana region. Hospitalizations due to COVID remain high, and available resources to care for COVID patients are still critically low. While local officials continue to monitor case counts, and…
At Monday’s board meeting, Texarkana College trustees received news of the renewal notice from the U.S. Department of Education for TC’s Talent Search program and the Education Opportunity Center (EOC) program which are both funded on five-year cycles through competitive,…
This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended booster shots for those fully vaccinated. As a health care leader in this region, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System wants our community to know we are aware of…
The Director of the Texarkana Water Utility J.D. Phillips intends to retire on August 30, 2021. Phillips has worked for TWU for 31 years, beginning his career in February of 1990. Phillips began his employment for TWU as the Engineering…
Historic Washington State Park announces the final performance of its annual summer Music in the Park concert series with the theme “Proud to be an American” on Saturday, August 21 at 7:30pm. Concert is FREE and will be on the…
The City of Texarkana, Texas was recently awarded $500,000 in EPA Revolving Loan Fund Supplemental Funding for additional clean up and reuse of Brownfield sites located in Texarkana, Texas. The grant is part of $11.6 million in supplemental funding EPA…
Officials from Texas A&M University-Texarkana and Texarkana College met for a joint press conference on Friday, August 13th, to discuss scholarships for Texarkana College graduates with an Associate Degree in Nursing to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree…
The Liberty-Eylau Independent School District has hired Carl Brewer as its Police Chief for the 2021-2022 school year. Brewer brings over two decades of Law Enforcement experience to LEISD. “My code of ethics are trust, loyalty and character,” Brewer Said.…
The Texarkana Regional Airport was notified today by Union Pacific that the main airport entrance railroad crossing will be closed for construction on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The main airport entrance will not be…
Harbor House is hosting an Overdose Awareness and Prevention Event Saturday, August 21, 8am-11am, at First Baptist Church, Fusion Center, 3015 Moores Ln. This event is to raise awareness and provide resources to the community. To register for free Narcan…
Anna Hornsby has been named the recipient of the 2021 Heroes for Children Award given by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). This is a prestigious award given to only 15 awardees statewide for outstanding services and support given…
Habitat for Humanity Texarkana was awarded 2021 Affiliate of the Year at Habitat for Humanity Texas’ Lone Star Summit! “The team in Texarkana always shows true leadership and vision,” shared Amy Ledbetter Parham, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Texas. …
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will offer a fast-track phlebotomy course on the Hope campus this fall. The course will be held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. August 23 to September 20. “UAHT has been approached…
