Gene Raymond Hamilton
Funeral service for Gene Raymond Hamilton, 68 of Nash, Texas is pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc.. He died on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Nash, Texas....
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Juan Carlos Osorto-Aguilera
**In Loving Memory of Juan Carlos Osorto-Aguilera**Juan Carlos Osorto-Aguilera, a beloved resident of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully at CHRISTUS Saint Michael Hospital on January 22, 2026. Born on March 12, 1972, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to Gilberto Osorto and Rosa Amanda Ordunes, Juan&rs...
Lennie Ree Walker
Lennie Ree Walker, a cherished soul, was born on January 8, 1926, in the heart of Cartersville, Texas. She left us peacefully on February 2, 2026, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Atlanta, TX, reaching the remarkable age of 100.Throughout her life, Lennie exemplified unwavering strength and resilience,...
David Peyton
David Ray Peyton, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, in Texarkana Texas. Born on August 9, 1963, in Hope, Arkansas, David was the cherished son of David Ray Peyton and Lalia Bradshaw.David was a man of quiet strength and resilience. Despite facing the challenges of blindness and disability...
Jerry Wayne Byers
The dash between those two dates is far too short for those who loved him. Conversely, that dash doesn’t tell the story of this man and what he did that mattered between those two dates. Jerry always used to say; Arkansas was the Land of Opportunity, he took advantage of all that opportunity had to...
UA Hope-Texarkana Offers Basic Car Maintenance Course in March
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will host a basic car maintenance course on Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Hope campus. The class is designed for beginners and will cover essential knowledge and hands-on tips…
From Operating Room to Boardroom: Dr. Nathan Starke’s Roadmap from Surgeon to Biotech Executive
For many physicians, the path forward looks linear: complete training, build a practice, and refine your craft for decades. But for Dr. Nathan Starke, a Houston urologist and men’s health specialist, the journey has taken a more unexpected turn, one…
Shirley Ann Beal
Shirley Ann Beal, 85, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1940, in Grenada, Mississippi, to Lenora and Dewey Horton. Shirley lived life on her own terms. She loved the thrill of a trip to the casino, the excitement of traveling, and e...
20-Year-Old Dies in Hope Shooting; Teen Suspect in Custody
A 20-year-old Hope man died Sunday following a shooting that led to a vehicle crash, according to the Hope Police Department. Officers responded at 12:56 p.m. to a motor vehicle accident in the 200 block of Bill Clinton Drive. While…
Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival Seeking 2026 Sponsors, March 2 Deadline Approaching
The Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area is accepting sponsorships for the 2026 Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival, with a March 2 deadline for businesses wanting to be included in printed festival materials. Sponsorship packets have been mailed to potential sponsors…
Texas High Schools Compete for $5,000 in TxDOT Seat Belt Safety Challenge
The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a new seat belt safety campaign targeting teens, partnering with the University Interscholastic League on a statewide competition that offers a $5,000 prize to the winning school. The “Saved by the Belt” challenge…
Wehlen Thomas McMurry
Wehlen Thomas McMurry, age 68, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on February 15, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1957, in Bradley County, Arkansas, to Dorothy Mae Reynolds McMurry and Thomas Henry McMurry. Wehlen dedicated his working years as a lineman for GTE, serving communities throughout the s...
Jerry D. Brown
Jerry D. Brown, age 76, passed away peacefully on February 15, at home in Texarkana, Texas. He was born February 6, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Hubert Earl Brown Jr. and Edith Marie Brown. Jerry grew up in Texarkana, a place that remained home to him throughout his life. He was a hardworking and ...
Texarkana College Professor’s Original Composition to Debut Before Carnegie Hall Performance
The Texarkana Regional Chorale and Orchestra will present the world premiere of “Stabat Mater,” an original composition by Marc-André Bougie, Associate Professor of Music at Texarkana College, on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The…
Texarkana College Honors Century of Black History Month with Student and Community Luncheon
Texarkana College commemorated 100 years of Black History Month with a luncheon program titled “A Century of Impact: Conversations with Black Educators and Leaders” on Thursday, February 12, in the Pinkerton Recreation Center. Approximately 150 area high school students, TC…