ASHDOWN — Giant Salvinia, a harmful aquatic plant, was discovered in Millwood Lake Monday, Dec. 28, by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Army Corps of Engineers staff. This is the fourth known location in southern Arkansas infected by the…
The Texarkana Arkansas Board of Directors called an emergency public board meeting this week to vote to approve a settlement ensuring a pay parity between the Texarkana Arkansas and Texarkana Texas Police Departments. Arkansas Municipal League Attorney, Sarah Monaghan presented…
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Winter officially returned as of Monday, December 21 and will continue until March 20, 2021. With wide-ranging temperatures over the past couple weeks, many are wondering what kind of winter is in store…
Christmas and Candlelight December 5th and 12th, 2020; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and while families are getting their meal plans in order, our staff is gearing up for another Christmas and Candlelight. This…
A Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been issued for the residents located in Mandeville, Arkansas. The residents affected are shown on the attached map. This order is issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility that contaminated water may…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has been named as a top 10 national finalist for the highly coveted Bellwether Awards in the Planning, Governance, and Finance category for the college’s innovative textbook rental program. Bellwether finalists represent leading community colleges…
It was all treat, no trick this Halloween for Steven McCool of Fayetteville, Ark., at Crater of Diamonds State Park. The 34-year-old found the third-largest diamond of the year. “Arkansas is the only state in the country that has a…
Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes recently established the Fuqua Family Endowed Scholarship at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Preference for the scholarship is given to students pursuing a degree in Funeral Services at UAHT and interns or employees of Herndon-Fuqua or associated…
Since its founding in 1824, the community of Washington has seen its share of presidential elections and the impact of the Electoral College. On December 14, 2020, the Electoral College will cast its vote, based on the votes by the…
Early voting is underway, with election day right around the corner. Texarkana, Arkansas is voting for City Director in Wards 1, 2, and 6. Each candidate wrote their own profile for Txk Today, so voters can learn a little about…
The Electoral College will be displayed at Historic Washington State Park in Washington, Arkansas on October 23 – December 31 from 8 a.m.—5 p.m. daily at the 1874 Courthouse Visitor Center. Since its founding in 1824, the community of Washington…
Arkansas African American Legislators, 1868-1893, a free traveling exhibit produced by the Arkansas State Archives and Black History Commission of Arkansas, will be displayed at Historic Washington State Park in Washington, Arkansas on October 21 – December 15 from…
Monday, October 19, 2020 – The Texarkana Arkansas School District was notified that two staff members tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, one classroom is quarantined. The Texarkana Arkansas School District will continue to follow guidance from the Arkansas Department of Health…
October 15, 2020 – A Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been issued for the residents located in Mandeville, Arkansas. The residents affected are shown on the attached map. This order is issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility…
Downtown Texarkana has a new, yet historic bar. Kasey Fant, together with Joe Gay, Les and Allison Munn, and Justin and Lainie Jones, are contributing to the revival of downtown Texarkana nightlife. Having already opened Crossties and The Frozen Rail,…
