At the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, students learn from instructors who bring more than academic knowledge into the classroom. They also bring real-world experience in their fields. English instructor Hollis Thompson is one example, putting his talents as an author,…
TexAmericas Center, which owns and operates one of the largest advanced manufacturing, logistics and rail-served industrial parks in the United States, today announced the highest annual payroll in its history, reaching $101.95 million, according to its 2026 Annual Tenant Employment…
Pamela Yvonne Favre, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on November 6, 1948, to Helen and Coke Cox.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has named the City of Texarkana, Texas as a Triple Crown Winner. GFOA’s Triple Crown designation recognizes governments that have received GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in…
Michael Buford Crane, 83, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away Sept. 28, 2026. Born January 23, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Thomas Crane and Margaret Oliger, Mike devoted his life to faith, learning, teaching and service.
Edwin Stephen Oden's life began in Atlanta, Texas on January 3, 1939. He passed away on September 29, 2026 at the age of 87. Steve graduated from Atlanta High School in 1957. He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he earned…
Harvest Regional Food Bank is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual event, Taste of Texarkana, scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 5–8 p.m. at the Four States Fairgrounds Arena. Celebrating its 33rd year, this signature event will…
Texarkana College is expanding connections between its STEM programs and regional industry, giving students opportunities to gain firsthand experience with laboratory careers and applied scientific testing, Dr. Catherine Howard reported during the college’s September 28 Board of Trustees meeting. Howard,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) Iron Horse Pantry recently received two $500 gift cards from Harvest Regional Food Bank in Texarkana to help provide food and essential items to UAHT students and their families. Harvest Regional Food Bank provided…
August 19, 1951 – September 23, 2026 Mr. Christopher Curry, 75, of Waldo, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a beloved son, brother, father and grandfather. He was a proud U.S. Army…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Texarkana car dealership asked a federal judge Monday to award it at least $1.07 million from a Missouri company that put the dealership’s name on mailers selling vehicle service contracts. The trial in Orr Auto Inc.’s…
Rebecca Ann Epps, 76, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on September 27, 2026 in a local hospital. She was born January 24, 1950 to CD and Martha Stiles in Clarksville, Texas.
When the Fish and Wildlife Club approached faculty about a black-light survey excursion at the Biological Preserve, biology professor Dr. Sofie Varriano grabbed her equipment and met 23 students for an evening of introductions, refreshments and insect gazing. The club…
Elodia Witterstaetter and Liliana Luna selected for Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association Region 8 leadership roles A school leader’s work rarely stops at the campus doors. For two Texarkana ISD educators, that work will now extend across Region 8…
As part of the America 250 commemoration, Historic Washington State Park and the Prairie D’Ane Battlefield in southwest Arkansas will host Civil War Weekend on November 6–7, offering visitors a look at life during the American Civil War. “The Civil…
