Hospice of Texarkana is pleased to announce they will be hosting another charity lemonade stand, but this time to benefit the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Several of their staff employees’ children raised over $1,100 for the…
Texarkana College hosted a welcome dinner for the 2023 Honors College students and their families on Tuesday, July 25. More than forty spring graduates representing the top percentage of students from fifteen area high schools gathered at the Truman Arnold…
Over the last several years, community college certificate programs have grown in popularity, and more and more people are choosing to take them. You’ve probably heard of a friend who is excited about beginning their journey of taking a college…
Premier High School, which opened their doors in 2016, are introducing a new program and building to their students this year: CTE Career Pathway for Medical Certifications. “This year our students will be able to work towards their Patient Care…
TJ and Emily Cox working with D-Bat have officially brought the Worldwide Company to Texarkana! D-Bat, known around the world as a place where families, individuals and lovers of baseball and softball can come to learn, grow and have fun,…
Kashandra Murphy, 5th grade literacy teacher at Harmony Leadership Academy, was recently named a 2024 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional Finalist. The Arkansas Department of Education announced the fourteen state finalists in a recent media release. Ms. Murphy is…
The Sportsplex is thrilled to announce the launch of Plex Kids, a dynamic and engaging after-school program designed to instill the importance of an active lifestyle in children. Starting on July 24, Plex Kids will provide a nurturing environment where…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is offering a Mobile Apps 101 course on August 31 and September 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hempstead Hall on the Hope campus. The class will teach students to download, access, manage, navigate,…
Anna Fryar, Redwater High School student, earned a Top Twenty Gold Medal placement during the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference in Denver, CO. Over 7,900 student members, advisers and guests attended the annual convention.…
The City of Texarkana has been named as a finalist for the Viewer’s Choice episode of “The Daytripper” with host Chet Garner. This program follows its host as he takes day trips to visit unique Texas communities and well-known landmarks.…
1st Choice Pregnancy Resource Center has been working in our local community for years providing parents with information, resources, support, and so much more. Throughout the year 1st Choice provides new parents and those with young children under the age…
The Keep Texarkana Beautiful (KTB) committee is excited to announce its first ever ‘Summer Spotlight’ where local businesses and residents can submit photos of their landscaping for a chance to win a grand prize and be named the KTB Summer…
The City of Texarkana, Texas invites the public to a community engagement meeting on Thursday, July 27th, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Texarkana Public Library to discuss the revitalization of the historic downtown Jamison Building. This discussion will present…
“The Washington Community Development Center and Ashley’s Furniture, both based in Texarkana, have joined forces to surprise a few members of the community with new mattresses donated by Ashley’s. Ashley’s “Hope to Dream” program, which was founded in 2010, provides…
An unexpected diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer last year for Shuntrece Epps and subsequent treatment including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy instilled a new desire to enjoy life’s firsts, such as floating the river or flying to Hawaii to celebrate her…
