The Texas Department of Transportation has appointed a new area engineer for Texarkana, according to an announcement from the Atlanta District. Moore will oversee transportation projects and maintenance operations in the Texarkana area as part of TxDOT’s Atlanta District operations.…
Texarkana College has announced that more than 1,190 students earned placement on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester based on their academic performance in college-level coursework. Students named to the President’s List earned a grade…
Little River County Man Accused Of Possessing Child Sex Abuse Images ASHDOWN, Ark–An Ashdown man has been charged with possession of child pornography in an investigation that began last year with a cybertip from the Center for Missing and Exploited…
James David Norton, age 63, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Norton was born September 19, 1962 in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was retired from Red River Army Depot. He was preceded in death by…
Ronald Dean Gibbins, 79, of Texarkana, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Texarkana. He was born on April 5, 1946, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Walter Douglas and Julia…
A Farmers Union Insurance premier agent has established a new scholarship to support students at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Brandy Armstrong donated $1,000 to create four $250 scholarships that will be awarded beginning in Fall 2026. The scholarships will…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will host two Chancellor Meet & Greet events to introduce the community to its new leader, Dr. Ricky Tompkins. The first event will take place at the Hope Campus in the J.W. Rowe Admin Complex…
The Four States Agricultural Expo returns to Texarkana, Arkansas, on Feb. 12, offering area producers and growers research-based information and best practices for livestock and forages, integrated pest management, home horticulture and more. The event is hosted by the University…
The City of Texarkana, Texas Municipal Court is offering an amnesty program through April 2, 2026, allowing residents with outstanding warrants to settle their cases without being arrested. The program, which began February 2, enables citizens with Class C misdemeanor…
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has co-sponsored legislation that would prohibit states from imposing excise taxes on firearms and ammunition. The Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act, led by Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), aims to prevent states from implementing taxes…
David Wayne Brandon, age 61, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1964, in Texarkana, Texas to Olena Faye Cromer and Elbert Wayne Brandon. David spent many years working as maintenance…
Ariana Joy Cowley, age 10, of Fouke, AR, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 29, 2026. Leaving behind her wheelchair and tablet in exchange for wings and a crown! Ariana was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on July 1, 2015.…
Mom Accused Of Leaving Kids, 8, 2 And 10 Months, Home Alone For Hours TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana woman is facing three counts of child endangerment for allegedly leaving her three young children – ages 8 years, 2 years and 10…
The Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors will meet Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 216 Walnut Street to address several infrastructure projects and personnel matters. The board will consider a resolution authorizing City Manager Tyler Richards to enter…
The Four States Agricultural Expo will return to Texarkana on Feb. 12, offering free educational workshops for producers and growers from across the region. The event will take place at the Four States Fair and Rodeo, 3700 E. 50th St.,…
