Summer Weekend Gig Guide
Friday: 67 Landing- Dino D and the D Train Band 1923 Banana Club- Stevie Ray & The Deacon Twisted Fork- Carol Miles & Friends Fat Jacks- 1999 The Legacy of Prince La Fogata- Mobetta Band @ 7 to 10pm Hopkins…
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Texarkana College Foundation Announces New Endowed Scholarship In Honor of Retired Music Instructor
The Texarkana College Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of an endowed scholarship in honor of retired music instructor Mary Scott Smith. Smith was a key member of the Texarkana College faculty, teaching piano and music appreciation for many…
Dr. Ross Alexander named sole finalist for President at Texas A&M University-Texarkana
The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System voted unanimously to name Dr. Ross C. Alexander as sole finalist for president of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Alexander served as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the…
AHS Cheerleaders Score Big at NCA Cheer Camp
Arkansas High School Varsity attended National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Cheer Camp at the University of Arkansas – Little Rock. In addition to learning stunts, chants, and other cheerleader skills, NCA founded in 1948, encourages cheerleaders to be leaders on and…
UA Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades Offering Free Bladesmithing Class for Veterans
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades is offering a special “thank you for your service” bladesmithing course for veterans on November 6-10 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The veterans-only class is free…
Redwater High School Students Earn ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification
Through a partnership with the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce, Redwater High School has 22 students who have earned the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) during the 2022-23 school year. The ACT NCRC is a portable, evidence-based credential…
Hospice of Texarkana Offering Children’s Grief Day
Hospice of Texarkana is hosting its 23rd annual Good Grief Day, a grief camp for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, on July 14, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Landmark Church Event Center (1601 Mall Drive,…
Texarkana College to Host Community Career Fair on July 13
Texarkana College is excited to announce its upcoming Community Career Fair, which will take place on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 2 PM to 6 PM in the Truman Arnold Student Center Great Room. The event is free, open to…
Free Online Safety Resource for Parents
The Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) will host a free internet safety webinar for parents and caregivers on Thursday, June 22nd from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Children and teens face many risks online, including online solicitation and sextortion. In this…
Joni’s Dance Centre’ Celebrates 40 Years at the Perot Theatre’
Joni’s Dance Centre’ is proud to announce Ms. Joni’s 40th annual dance recital on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 6pm at the historic Perot Theatre’ in downtown Texarkana. This 40th milestone celebration will highlight the dance students of Joni’s Dance…
Food Distribution This Saturday
“Volunteers from Walnut and Westside Churches of Christ and the local community have packed boxes this week for those who need help with food. Please come to Westside Church of Christ, 524 Sowell Ln, this Saturday, June 17, between 9:00…
$1.50 Movie Wednesday is Back This Summer for You and Your Kids!
Summertime with kids can be hectic and busy. One thing that helps as a parent is knowing where around town you can find affordable things to do with your kids throughout the summer. Our local Cinemark offers $1.50 movies every…
Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center- Food Truck Friday Event
The Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center will be hosting their first Food Truck Friday event this Friday, June 16th, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at 4802 Texas Boulevard Texarkana, Texas. The Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center is a local non-profit organization that…
A Sign of Summer
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Summer is here, with its long sunny days. One sure sign of the season is the variety of colorful butterflies that can be spotted throughout the park. Butterflies add more than just color…
Trinity Baptist Church to Host Stellar Vacation Bible School June 11-15
Trinity Baptist Church’s Stellar Vacation Bible School (VBS) will run from 6-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, June 11-15 for kids in preschool through 5th grade. This free, outer space themed event is open to any child living in the greater Texarkana area.…