Tim Darden
Tim Darden, age 64, of Atlanta, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Phyllis and George Lewis. Tim loved the great outdoors and could often be found…
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Cindy Kay Ryan Clevenger
Cindy Kay Ryan Clevenger, age 78, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. She was born on October 6, 1946, in Texarkana, Texas to Cleodelle Smith and Ray Ryan. She spent her working days having Daycare in…
Betsy Lee Williams
Betsy Lee Williams, age 66, of Atlanta, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Betsy was born on December 11, 1958, in Naples, Texas, to her loving parents, Patricia Fay and Aubrey Lee Narramore. A devoted daughter, mother,…
Mary Frances Tidwell
Mary Frances Malcolm Tidwell of Hot Springs Village, AR, died September 1, 2025 in Hot Springs, AR. A former resident of Texarkana, she was currently residing in Hot Springs Village, AR. She was born on September 2, 1930, in Pittsburg,…
Texarkana College Hosts 9/11 Remembrance Tower Challenge to Honor Heroes and Inspire Students
Texarkana College’s Student Government Association (SGA) and TC Student Activities are calling on students, employees, and community members to take part in the 9/11 Remembrance Tower Challenge on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the…
Jackie Ruth Smith
Jackie Ruth Smith March 4, 1933 – August 30, 2025 Jackie Ruth Smith, 92, of Texarkana, Texas, left to be with her Lord in Heaven, Saturday, August 30, 2025. Mrs. Smith was born March 4, 1933, in Hermitage, Arkansas, living…
Steven Charles Brown
Steven Charles Brown June 3, 1971 – August 31, 2025 Steven Charles Brown, born in Dayton, Texas, and a proud resident of Texarkana, hung up his boots for the last time on August 31, 2025. Known for his big heart,…
Theresa Fern Lopaz
Theresa Fern Lopaz was born May 6, 1952. She passed from this life after a brief battle with cancer on August 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ammonette “Denkie” Evans. She is survived by her aunt,…
Victim Families Question DA Rochelle Actions In Capital Murder Case
TEXARKANA, Texas–Family members of a man and woman who were gunned down at a residence in De Kalb, Texas, in June have written letters questioning whether Bowie County District Attorney Jerry Rochelle is acting for “political gain.” Rochelle told the…
Vernon McBride
Vernon McBride, age 83, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. Vernon was born on October 16, 1941, in Texarkana, Arkansas to his parents, Willie and Ethel McBride. He is preceded in death by his wife, Valerea McBride, his parents;…
Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Carlson
U.S. Veteran Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Carlson, age 73, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Carlson was born May 19, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a retired account manager for Hope Novelty and a…
Pamella Annette Hoffmeister
Pamella Annette Hoffmeister, 69, of Maud, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, August 25, 2025 surrounded by family. Pamella was born December 5, 1955 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Bill and Billie Boze. Pamella was a dedicated Registered…
Ernest Louis Gardner
Ernest Louis Gardner, 68, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on August 25, 2025. Mr. Gardner was born on January 30, 1957, in Tacoma, Washington, to Sarah and Robert Gardner. He is preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish…
Empowering Futures: $park Comes to Texarkana
In a dynamic collaboration, Red River Credit Union (RRCU), Center for Financial Literacy and Investment at Texas A&M University–Texarkana, and Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas are proud to present $park: Students Preparing for Adult Readiness and Knowledge, a premier event designed…
Harvest Regional Food Bank Kicks Off Hunger Action Month with Powerful Luncheon and Community Call to Action
On Tuesday, August 26, Harvest Regional Food Bank launched Hunger Action Month with its annual Hunger Action Luncheon, held at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church. The event brought together civic leaders, volunteers, and supporters to raise awareness about food insecurity…