LITTLE ROCK (9-16) — The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will hold a series of public meetings on Tuesday, September 23rd and Thursday, September 25th, between 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The purpose is to seek input about…
Austin, Texas | [On August 28, 2014,] Travis County District Judge John Dietz issued a ruling declaring that the way Texas funds its public schools is unconstitutional. The head of state’s largest educator group called the ruling a victory for…
Texarkana, TX – The Texas High School Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) hosted their 1st Annual Dash for Cash 5K Saturday morning. This 5K Run/Walk started at 8:00 a.m. this morning. Texas High is not only hosted the 5K, but had a 1 mile “Tiger…
The NPC Sorority co-hosted a hot dog eating contest with resident assistant Tyler Lawrence on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 12pm. There were five participants challenged to eat 8 hot dogs as quickly as possible to win an “I’m the…
According to the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, Local schools receive “Superior Achievement” rating by the Texas Education Agency: Dekalb ISD, Hooks ISD, Maud ISD, New Boston ISD, Redwater ISD, Texarkana ISD, Liberty Eylau ISD, Simms ISD, Malta ISD,…
During lunch at Texas A&M-Texarkana yesterday, Dr. Drew Morton and Dr. Walter Casey debated the merits of freedom of speech and expression for Constitution Day. Dr. Morton is an Assistant Professor in the Mass Communications Department, and Dr. Casey is a…
Out of all Metropolitan Areas in the US, the Texarkana Metropolitan Area is ranked 301 for Current-Dollar Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Metropolitan Area and ranked 367 for Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Metropolitan Area.
The Second Annual DrawDown for a Hand Up! fundraiser will be held on September 25th at 6:00pm Thursday, September 25 at the Elks Lodge on 4701 Garland in Texarkana, AR. The proceeds will benefit the Randy Sams’ Outreach Shelter. This event is…
TEXARKANA, Texas–Texarkana, Texas Police responded to a stabbing call in the 2400 block of W.11th Street. Officers responded and were told by the victim that his girlfriend of 4 years returned home in the early hours of September 17th and stabbed…
[AdSense-A] Lynn Henry, the Chief Building Official with the City of Texarkana, Texas, confirmed that Ulta, Dressbarn, and Charming Charlies are coming to Texarkana. “We have issued permits for Dressbarn, Ulta, and Charming Charlies”, he said. Ulta stated that it…
Texarkana, Texas, 7:30 am – A car veered off I-30 and struck the cable barrier in the median. When the car came to a stop, the cable barrier was sitting on top of the vehicle. It is unknown if a second vehicle…
Texarkana, TX – Texarkana, Texas Fire Department responded to a call at Pleasant Grove High School this morning. A person on the property smelled smoke and call the authorities. [AdSense-A] PGISD Officials stated that the fire alarm system was not…
Update @ 5:00 pm – All clear now. Texarkana, Texas Police Department has cleared the scene. [AdSense-A] Central Mall Security noticed a suspicious briefcase next to a vehicle between 1:45 pm and 2 pm today, and alerted authorities of the suspicious…
Update @ 1:11 pm: Campus is clear. Texarkana College has received confirmation from emergency services that campus has been clear. Interview with the President of Texarkana College, James Henry Russell: Classes will resume at 2 pm today including night classes, according…
Even though the Special Response Unit was called, there is no cause for alarm. Texarkana, Texas Fire Department is being cautious and following protocol. [AdSense-A] The Special Response Unit of the Texarkana, Texas Fire Department responded to a call of a…
