Velma Copone
Obituary for Velma Copone. Arrangements by Tri-State Cremation and Funeral Services, Texarkana.
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For the Sake of One to Host Fundraiser Night on May 1st
For the Sake of One invites the community to support its mission during a special fundraising event at Panera Bread (4002 St Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX) this Friday, May 1. During the event, 30% of net sales from participating orders…
James Ellis Raines
James E. Raines (63) of Nashville, Arkansas passed away on April 27, 2026. Arrangements are entrusted to Four States Funeral Home 601 Pine street Texarkana, TX 75501 (903) 490-1450....
Marilee Reddin
Marilee Reddin passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas. She was born on August 28, 1958, in Pasadena, California, to Donald and Rita Robertson.Marilee spent much of her working life in roles that reflected her strong work ethic and willingness to learn. She worked...
Mildred Loriece (Hesley) Kearney
Mildred Loriece (Hesley) Kearney, lovingly known to her friends and family as “Reece”, passed from this life on April 25, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1932, in Star City, Arkansas. Born in humble surroundings, the challenges Loriece encountered…
Michael Joseph Ashby Sr.
Michael Joseph Ashby, Sr., was born May 18, 1939, in Ashdown, Arkansas, and peacefully entered eternal rest on April 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He is reunited in heaven with his parents, Herby Cecil Ashby and…
Terry Lynn Johnson
Terry Lynn Johnson, 61, passed away on April 26, 2026. Born on July 19, 1964, in Sidney, NB. Worked at the Texarkana Gazette for 27 years. Terry lived with steady purpose and a quiet strength that carried him through life’s…
Project Big Pine: 500-Acre Data Center Campus Planned for Texarkana Region
TexAmericas Center has announced the advancement of Project Big Pine, a 500-acre development in Bowie County designed to attract data centers, AI infrastructure, and other power-intensive industrial users. The project represents an estimated $3.5 billion in investment at full buildout…
Texarkana College Enrollment Growth Reflects Regional Workforce Demand
At Texarkana College’s April Board of Trustees meeting, College officials reported continued growth in Spring enrollment, underscoring the College’s strong connection with students, employers, and the communities it serves across the region. For Spring 2026, total enrollment shows a 13…
Texarkana Farmers’ Market Returns May 2 for 2026 Season
The Texarkana Texas Farmers’ Market will open its 2026 season on Saturday, May 2, running weekly through August 1. The market will operate every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Downtown US Post Office and Courthouse at 500…
Texas High Senior Earns Top State Honor for 2,000+ Hours of Community Service
A Texas High School senior has been named one of the top five students in Texas for the TASSP Teens Serving Texas Award for his extensive volunteer work and community leadership. Sanders Wiggins received the honor from the Texas Association…
Texarkana ISD’s David Mayo Named to Prestigious All-State Academic Team
Texas High School senior David Mayo has been named to the All-State Academic Team by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, placing him among the top 14 graduating seniors in the state for academic excellence. The honor recognizes students…
Jacque Lou Roberts
Jacque Lou Roberts February 26, 1947 – April 21, 2026 Ms. Jacque Lou Roberts, 79, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Starks, Louisiana, in the early morning hours of Tuesday. April 21, 2026, at Christus St. Michael Health Care System. She…
Alvin Green
Alvin Hamlet Green Jr., age 75, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Born on February 14, 1951, in Richmond, Virginia, Alvin was the beloved son of Alvin Hamlett Green and Lillian Willene Noblin Miller.A graduate with a high school diploma, Alvin dedicated much of his life ...
Dolores Floyd
We are heartbroken to share that Dolores Floyd passed away on April 18th, 2026. She was a force of nature, funny, strong, and a true character who brought laughter wherever she went.Dolores had a remarkable spirit. She wasnt afraid of much. People often respected her because of that fearlessness. Sh...