This Father’s Day, TXK Today wants to celebrate some of the defining dads of the Texarkana area. These men are model citizens and fathers that support our community. They exemplify selflessness and hard work ethic, making sacrifices in order to…
A former producer of the Dr. Phil Show is accused of stealing video of the show’s star, in a federal copyright infringement lawsuit filed Thursday in Texarkana, Texas. The suit, filed on behalf of Peteski Productions Inc., the company which…
The 1st Annual Awards & Grants Banquet was held Thursday evening, June 15, 2017, at 6pm at the Truman Arnold Center. Kiwanis recognized members of their organization and several members of the community that have contributed over the last year.…
The body of Ryan Shane Johnson, 21, of Fouke was found just after noon Thursday in the Sulphur River near Smith Park. First responders have been searching since he disappeared while wading in the river with friend Tuesday evening. On…
First responders from across the Ark-La-Tex are searching for a man that went missing in the Sulphur River near Smith Park Tuesday evening. According to officials three people were wading in the Sulphur River Tuesday evening when one of them…
Ozark Mission Project (OMP) brings church youth groups around Arkansas to communities to help rebuild and improve residences. The Texarkana OMP is led by camp directors and volunteers, Michael McQuerrey, Sandy McQuerrey, and Lincoln Combs, and is based out of…
During their recent end-of-year celebration, Texarkana Independent School District named Cynthia E. Gauntt as Elementary Teacher of the Year and Franshicka Banks-Brown as Secondary Teacher of the Year. Both now move forward for consideration as Region VIII Teacher of the…
Williams Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting a mission project called UM Army. The Youth Groups and their Leaders go out into the Texarkana community and help rebuild residences. They do projects such as roofing, building wheelchair ramps, painting houses…
Located in historical downtown Texarkana, Arkansas sits Verona Restaurant at 212 E. Broad Street. This not-so-secret local Italian restaurant offers a variety of wines and Italian cuisine with an atmosphere and service unlike any other fine dining establishments in the…
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Texarkana held their Annual Golf Tournament benefiting United Way yesterday, June 6th at Texarkana Golf Ranch. David Mims and Mike Mahone co-chaired this year’s tournament. Mims said, “ this is our 17th year…
First Baptist Church on Moores Lane in Texarkana, Texas commenced their $1.4 million renovation project this week. This is the first major renovation in over 30 years, since the church was originally built. According to Bill Vahle, who was found…
Mrs. Anne Formby was recently announced the 2016–2017 Texarkana Arkansas School District Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Formby is a math teacher at Arkansas High School and serves as the mathematics department head. Mrs. Formby is a class of 1984…
by, Emma Platoff (The Texas Tribune) Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday signed into law a bill that creates a statewide ban on texting while driving. The measure, authored by state Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, goes into effect Sept. 1. This…
The Sears department store in Central Mall Texarkana will be closing in September, according to several employees. According to employees that spoke with TXK Today, they were notified by management this morning that the store would be closing in September…
When the school year ends, summer meals begin. Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive – even when school is out. With the Summer Food Service Program provided by Texarkana Independent School District Child Nutrition Department, children and…
