During the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert & Sightreading Contest on March 5, 2020, Texas High School Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble earned the coveted UIL Sweepstakes Award. This award is earned through the year-long achievement of a First Division…
TEXARKANA, TEX- The boil order issued yesterday, Sunday, March 15, 2020 is still in effect for Texarkana Water Utility users. Due to additional state testing requirements, the order will not be lifted until at least after noon on Tuesday, March…
When many people go to donate to the homeless or less fortunate, they bring along supplies such as food, blankets, and coats. Out of all the items donated, socks are often left out. Most may not think about it, but…
Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc. is teaming up with Texas A&M University-Texarkana for the first-ever Teal Trot 5K Fun Run The event takes place at 9 a.m. April 4 at TAMU-T. The cost to enter is $10 and kids 12 and…
During the Texas A&M University Texarkana Regional History Day Competition on March 6, 2020, nine students from Texas Middle School took top honors for their respective work. They include: Junior Historical Paper Eli Likins – 1st Place – “The Great…
The 2020 Census is quickly approaching and on Thursday, March 12th the U.S. Census Bureau will begin to mail out the census questionnaires to all communities across America. Invitations to respond will arrive at households March 12-20, 2020. The U.S.…
Arkansas High School – Congratulations to Elizabeth “Gracie” Pendergraft and Katie Wardlow for receiving the Good Citizenship Award presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The award is intended to encourage and recognize the qualities of good citizenship.…
Michael Malone, President of the Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to be a member of the Total Pipeline Management (TPM) Academy sponsored by the United States Chamber of Commerce. Malone is one of only 30 business…
Ricardo Vilar, of Brazil, has been named a judge on the hit television show “Forged in Fire” Latin American Edition on History Channel. Vilar is a world-renowned bladesmith and an instructor at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School…
SHREVEPORT, La., March 5, 2020 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) has received reports of individuals posing as SWEPCO representatives contacting East Texas customers and demanding immediate payment. “These scammers are targeting small business owners, churches and other customers and…
Texarkana Arkansas School District – The TASD Project-based Learning (PBL) Expo will take place on Thursday, March 12, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the TRAHC Regional Arts Center located at 321 W. 4th Street, Texarkana, TX. This annual event…
Texarkana Arkansas School District – Congratulations to the Arkansas High School Special Olympics Unified basketball team. They are the 2020 Regional Special Olympics Champions. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children…
On Wednesday, March 11, highly sought-after motivational speaker Reggie Dabbs will be the special guest at the Texarkana Arkansas School District Family Night. Dabbs has been speaking to students in public schools for the past 30 years. Many people have…
TxDOT reminds spring breakers about deadly, long-term consequences of drunk driving. Jamie Chapman was a 20-year-old college student when he made the fateful decision to drive after drinking at a party. He slammed into a tree and suffered a traumatic…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A 28-year-old Dallas, Texas, man has been convicted of federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Collin Garrett Hayden was found guilty by a jury of obstruction of justice…
