Harvest: Beyond the Box
In 2021, Harvest Regional Food Bank provided close to 4 million pounds of food for our local community, and their goal for 2022 is even higher. “Many People don’t realize millions of pounds of food come in and out of…
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Amazon Hub Lockers Make Way to Texarkana
Ahead of the opening of the newest Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shreveport, Texarkana has just received the first of many Amazon Hub Lockers for safe shipping and storage. The purpose of Amazon Hub Lockers is to allow customers the opportunity…
Gateway Farmers Market: Now Accepting Vendor Applications
The Gateway Farmers Market is now accepting vendor application’s for the upcoming season. They are offering Permanent Market Stalls for Homegrown Produce and Fruit. According to the Arkansas Cottage Laws those vendors interested in applications must meet the following criteria:…
Lovell’s Taco Bus: Best Hidden Taco Spot in Texarkana
If you haven’t had the chance to make your way to Lovell’s Taco Bus here in Texarkana, we can say with certainty that you are missing out. Owners Lance and Stacee Lovell have taken ordinary street tacos, and reinvented them…
Texarkana Arkansas District Court Closed Due to Covid
Because of COVID exposure in the office, the Texarkana, Arkansas District Court at the Bi-State Justice Center will be closed until January 25, 2022. All court dates scheduled during this time will be reset. The health and well-being of our…
Get Your Free COVID Tests Faster Than You Can Read This Article
The United States Postal Service is working to give families and households free COVID testing kits, and all you have to do is visit HERE and sign up to get yours for free. Each address can only receive 4 free…
XPO Logistics Announces Expansion of Less-Than-Truckload Network with New Terminals, Maintenance Shops and Trailer Manufacturing Capacity
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation services, today announced the opening of two less-than-truckload (LTL) terminals to increase customer service capacity in its North American network. In addition, the company increased production capacity at its…
Texarkana Area Veteran’s Council 22nd Annual Chili Cook-Off
The 22nd Annual Texarkana Area Veteran’s Council Chili Cook-Off will be hosted this year on Friday, February 18th, 2022 at the Truman Arnold Center at Texarkana College. The event will last from 11:00AM until 1:00PM, and they are expecting some…
Weekly Roadwork Report – Jan. 16 – Jan. 22, 2022
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98…
Substitute Shortages Led to School Closures
Last week several districts announced short closures for schools around the Texarkana area. Many parents blamed the rise in Covid-19 numbers, but local teachers and district employees have blamed substitute teacher shortages for the decision. For the last several months…
Miller County Amnesty Program: It’s On!
From now until April 30th, Miller County District Court and her sister court at the Bi-State will be running their Amnesty Program. Individuals can receive up to $350 off of any active misdemeanor warrants. Judge Tommy Potter will be working…
TxDOT Crews to Pretreat Bridges on Friday As a precautionary Measure
Due to a slight chance of winter weather conditions this weekend, TxDOT crews plan to pretreat bridges and overpasses on Friday, Jan. 14 in Bowie, Cass, Marion, Morris and Titus Counties as a precautionary measure. Crews will be on standby…
Second Annual Best Chili in Texarkana Chili Cook-Off Slated for February 5th
The Sportsplex by Healthcare Express is hosting its second annual The Best Chili in Texarkana Chili Cook-off on February 5th from 12 pm to 3 pm, benefitting the Texas Association of First Responders. The event will be held on the…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Downtown Parade Information
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade will be held in downtown Texarkana, AR., Jan. 17th at 11:30am. Check in begins at 9:30 for all participants at the American Legion Post on Broad St. Parade route will run down Front…
#MLK Day of Service
On January 17, 2022, the Texarkana Museums System is hosting a public scanning day at the Museum of Regional History. This event is being held all day during museum hours from 10 am to 5 pm. We are looking for…