Harvey Lee Briley
Harvey Lee Briley, age 80, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. Harvey was born on July 1, 1946, in Texarkana, Texas to Mary Ella Briley and Julius Briley.
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Boil Water Notice Rescinded for TWU Customers South of West 15th Street and West of South State Line
TEXARKANA, Texas — The boil water notice affecting Texarkana Water Utilities customers south of West 15th Street and west of South State Line Avenue has been rescinded, effective August 4, 2026. On July 31, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental…
Nina Kay Collins
Nina K. Collins
TC Trustees Recognize 2026 NISOD Excellence Award Recipients
Two Texarkana College employees whose work has transformed educational opportunities for students were recognized with the 2026 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award during Monday’s meeting of the TC Board of Trustees. Faculty honoree Dr. Angela…
Timothy James Fails
Timothy James Fails, age 27, of Omaha, TX, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Naples, TX. He was born on February 12, 1999, to his parents, Billy Ray Fails and Medina Diane Fails.
Norma Simmons Cherry
Norma Simmons Cherry went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 2, 2026. She was born on February 11, 1945, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and was a lifelong resident of the Texarkana area.
Jerry Joe Merritt
Jerry Joe Merritt, age 87, of Texarkana, Texas passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026. He was born on January 1, 1939, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, to Henry and Nannie Lee Merritt.
Susan Gail Graham
Susan Gail Graham, age 69, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, August 2, 2026 in a local nursing center.
Michele Dawn Reese
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Momma, GiGi, sister, and friend, Michele Dawn Reese. She passed away in the presence of her family, holding her hands. Her last words to us were, “I love you,” and we know she di...
Patricia Ann Tiffin
Patricia Ann Tiffin, age 85, died on August 1, 2026, at her home.
Billy Edward Wren
Billy Edward Wren, 72, of Texarkana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026. He was born on March 11, 1954, in Waco, Texas, to Gertie Lou and Billy Wren.
The SpaceX Blastoff!
By David Ashby, CFP®, CPA, Mustard Seed Wealth Management On June 12, the much-anticipated space company developed by Elon Musk did an initial public offering (IPO) of stock. SpaceX was the largest IPO in history to date. The stock was…
Boil Water Notice Issued for TWU Customers South of West 15th Street and West of State Line
TEXARKANA, Texas — Texarkana Water Utilities has issued a boil water notice for customers south of West 15th Street and west of South State Line Avenue due to no water or low water pressure. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality…
Jo Ann Wilbanks
There are some lives that simply cannot be summed up in a few paragraphs. Jo Ann's was one of them. She lived with quiet determination, unwavering love, and a work ethic that never slowed. If you knew her, you knew that her greatest acco...
William Floyd Winter
William Floyd Winter (CWO3, Ret.), age 92, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Born on May 13, 1934, in Fulton County, Illinois, to Lendal Lavern and Margaret Ann Winter, William lived a life def...