On Monday, December 14, the City Council of Texarkana, Texas approved extending a disaster declaration made by Mayor Bob Bruggeman last week following a ransomware attack on local government computer systems. A widespread cyberattack made its way through the area…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a joint final rule with eight other Agencies—the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Housing and Urban Development,…
During the recent Texas Music Educators Association Pre-Area Choir Auditions, which were held virtually and through recorded submissions, six Texas High School Choir students were selected to advance to Area Choir Auditions on January 2021. They are: Jeremy Creek (1st…
Law enforcement agencies across Arkansas and the nation are prepared to launch a two-week long intensified enforcement plan aimed at drivers who choose to drive impaired. In advance of the holiday travel period state troopers, local police, and sheriff’s deputies…
Each year the Texas A&M University-Texarkana Alumni Association honors several distinguished alumni and faculty for their success and contributions to both the university and to the community at large. The distinguished alumni and faculty are typically announced early in the…
Texas High School Tiger Theatre Company Troupe 2526 participated in the recent Virtual Texas Thespian Festival, with three students earning top ratings. Jeremy Creek and Maddie Frost received Superior Ratings in Solo Musical Theatre. Beth Dietze received a Superior Rating…
Harvest Regional Food Bank will distribute 1,000 emergency food box bundles to Texarkana-area residents Wednesday, December 16 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Four States Fairgrounds, 3700 E 50th St, Texarkana, AR. The distribution will last until 12:00 p.m. or until…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s Extended Education and Community Development (EECD) department is offering a 50% grant for workforce training for anyone who has experienced a hardship due to COVID-19. This consists of online, start anytime training that can be completed in…
Texarkana College Trustees approved a resolution today authorizing the refinancing of the College’s maintenance tax notes to achieve significant savings on interest expense. Since the original issuance date, interest rates have dropped, and refinancing would be favorable to the College.…
Fast facts Staying home this holiday is an investment in health for future holidays Break large problems down into individual steps This year is weird. There, I said it. Nothing has been normal, and as the numbers of COVID-19 cases…
The CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation Hospital’s Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation program has received re-certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). CHRISTUS St. Michael was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards…
Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas is responsible for the implementation and oversight of workforce development services in the nine-county Northeast Texas region, which includes Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus Counties. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity…
The Pleasant Grove Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a one-time $1,000 stipend for full-time employees during their board meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020. “The goal of the stipend is to show appreciation to our staff for their…
Texarkana Water Utilities along with the Cities of Texarkana, Texas and Texarkana, Arkansas, is preparing Christmas food boxes to help those in need. Those boxes are being packed today at the Southwest Center and will be delivered tomorrow to 100…
The Perot Theatre is going frozen for the 3rd annual Perot Holiday Traditions on December 19, 2020. Olaf’s Frozen Adventure and Frozen will play on the largest indoor movie screen in Texarkana at 10:00 a.m. with a repeat of the…
