Texarkana Independent School District will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to unsafe road conditions in parts of the community. District officials announced the continued closure Tuesday, citing ongoing safety concerns despite improvements on some roadways. “Although some…
Texarkana Independent School District announced Monday that all schools and district offices will remain closed Tuesday, January 27, due to winter weather conditions. The closure affects all TISD campuses, and no classes or extracurricular activities will be held. The district…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will be closed Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather conditions. All classes on both the Hope and Texarkana campuses are canceled. Students are advised to check Blackboard for course information. UAHT administration said they…
President Donald Trump has approved Arkansas’ request for an emergency declaration to provide federal assistance in response to severe winter weather that began January 23 and continues to impact the state. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the approval, which will…
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Operations Center in North Little Rock ahead of a significant winter storm expected to impact much of the state beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend. The elevated activation…
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency Wednesday in anticipation of severe winter weather expected to strike the state on or about January 23, 2026. The executive order directs $250,000 from the Governor’s Disaster Response and Recovery…
The James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has opened registration for spring through fall 2026 classes at Historic Washington State Park. The non-credit community classes offer hands-on instruction in forging, knife making,…
The Texarkana Homeless Coalition’s annual Bridge City Chili Cook-Off has been rescheduled to Friday, January 30, due to inclement weather. The event was originally planned for January 23. The fundraiser will take place at Downtown First Baptist Church, located at…
Hope Police Department and Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on burglary and theft charges over the weekend. Ricky Evans, 51, of Emmet was arrested Friday, January 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Arkla Circle in…
The Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties will host free tax preparation services for the fifth consecutive year through the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) program. The program, which begins filing returns on January 26,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will host a basic carpentry course next month for individuals interested in learning traditional woodworking skills. The hands-on class will introduce participants to fundamental carpentry techniques using hand tools, with no prior experience necessary. The…
In Bowie County, major work continues on I-30 from FM 989 to the Arkansas state line, with westbound lanes split and some ramp closures in effect. The Exit 220B/Richmond Road westbound ramp remains closed due to highway widening. FM 2148…
Texarkana, Texas—January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to focus on one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in Texas. Kelley Crisp, a candidate for Bowie County District Attorney and a longtime prosecutor who currently serves as the county’s first…
Westside Church of Christ will host a drive-through food distribution on Saturday, January 17, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, or until supplies run out. The event will take place at the church’s location at 524 Sowell Lane in Texarkana, Texas.…
Texarkana, AR — Technical personnel who protect critical infrastructure networks will have the opportunity to attend a free, four-day cybersecurity training course April 6–9, 2026, provided by the Cybersecurity Defense Initiative (CDI). The Comprehensive Cybersecurity Defense (CCD) course will…
