Jerry Frank Saulsbury
Jerry Frank Saulsbury, 84, passed away to be with his Lord & Savior on May 9, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. Jerry was born on December 28, 1940, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Jim and Thyra Saulsbury. He was preceded in…
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CHRISTUS Health to Provide Car Seats to Qualified Families in Texarkana Region
In recognition of Trauma Awareness Month in May, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is providing car seats to qualified families as part of the Safe Riders Child Safety Seat Distribution and Education Program. In partnership with the Texas Department of…
A&M-Texarkana Prepares to Break Ground on New $45 Million Business, Engineering, and Technology Building
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is preparing to break ground on a new $45 million academic building to house the university’s growing business, engineering, and technology programs. Funding for the new construction was provided by the Texas Legislature during the 87th Legislative…
1st Annual Spring Sale ‘Soft Opening’ for The Greenhouse at Opportunities, Inc.
Opportunities, Inc. is partnering with H&N Landscaping and Nursery to hold its 1st Annual Spring Sale open to the public on Friday, May 10th, 12:30-3:30 and Saturday, May 11th, 9:00-2:00, just in time to grab something special for Mother’s Day!…
The Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center Awarded Grant by Texas Bar Foundation
The Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center (TCAC) announced that the organization was awarded a grant of $15,000 from the Texas Bar Foundation for expanding its partner relations program. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than…
A&M-Texarkana and Tyler Junior College Sign Articulation Agreement and Establish New Educational Partnership
Officials from Texas A&M University- Texarkana and Tyler Junior College (TJC) recently gathered on the TJC campus to sign an articulation agreement strengthening the partnership between the two institutions and establishing clear pathways for degree completion for transfer students. The…
Temporary Change to Water Disinfection Procedures
Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU) will begin a temporary change to the method of disinfecting our drinking water beginning May 10, 2024, and lasting about 4 weeks. The water will remain safe to drink throughout the process. TWU normally uses chloramine,…
Texarkana Independent School District Announces Several Key Leadership Positions
Today, several key leadership changes were announced at the conclusion of a Called Meeting of the Texarkana Independent School District Board of Trustees. Current Highland Park Elementary Principal Jennifer Cross has been named Director of the TISD Disciplinary Alternative Education…
TC Trustees Briefed on Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Education Industry
Texarkana College Trustees met for their regular board meeting today and voted to appoint Dr. John Booth to serve as TC’s new representative on the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) board. TC is a member of ATCOG and is eligible…
CHRISTUS Health Announces Addition of Eight Providers to Growing Texarkana Cardiology Program
CHRISTUS Health announced the hiring of eight cardiology providers who will join the growing CHRISTUS cardiology and vascular program in the Texarkana region effective May 1. Drs. Megan Do, Seth Hale, Kevin Hayes, Brent Robinson, Kunal Patel and Joseph Saporito,…
Waste Management of Texas, Inc Transitioning to Automated Sideload Trucks
Waste Management of Texas, Inc. (WM) Hauling, in Texarkana has provided waste disposal services to residents, communities, businesses, and industries in Texarkana for many years. WM is enhancing the solid waste collection service by launching automated collection services across the…
Texarkana ISD To Host Book Signing Event with Distinguished Alumnus Gary Kusin
Texarkana Independent School District is thrilled to announce a special book signing event featuring Gary Kusin, a Texas High School Class of 1969 graduate and recognized Distinguished Alumnus. The event will celebrate the launch of his new book, Always Learning:…
Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Hosts Community Yard Sale and Electronic Recycling
The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department will host its spring Community Yard Sale and Electronic Recycling event on Saturday, April 27th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at Spring Lake Park. This event is a fantastic opportunity…
I-30 Westbound Interchange Closure Scheduled Overnight, April 24th
Tonight, April 24, from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., crews are scheduled to perform repairs at the westbound I-30/I-369/US 59 interchange. This nighttime work requires closing the outside lane of I-30 from between Summerhill Road and Cowhorn Creek to between…
Hospice of Texarkana Marks Fourth Year of Participation in East Texas Giving Day
Hospice of Texarkana is gearing up for East Texas Giving Day to be held on Tuesday, April 30th. The annual online event is held from 6:00 am to midnight, allowing donors across the ArkLaTex to contribute to their favorite non-profit…