TXK Weekly Bar and Gig Guide
Colder weather is still upon us as we enter the weekend as we get further into the Fall and Winter seasons. Take time this weekend to enjoy yourself and get out to visit our local bars and restaurants, but most…
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Candy Cane Corral This Saturday, November 6th at Four States Fair
Four States Fair is excited to present their Candy Cane Corral event this Saturday, November 6th from 9AM-4PM! The event is set to have over 50 local vendors from the Texarkana Area, as well as photoshoot opportunities for families needing…
Boil Water Notice for Ashley and Handley Streets
Due to a loss of pressure, that occurred on Thursday, November 4, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Texarkana, Texas ID 0190004 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior…
Don’t Wait Until Black Friday: Shortages Expected This Christmas
So long are the days that you can run to the store on Christmas Eve to pick up the last remaining doll on the shelf that your child has been begging months for. Instead, the key to killing it this…
Free At Last: Abbott Signs Dog Tethering Bill in Texas
For those who follow pet groups in and around the Texarkana Area, you may have noticed a few celebratory posts over the last week, as concerned dog neighbors and citizens are celebrating the bill that was signed by Governor Greg…
Christmas Time Is On Its Way To Texarkana Starting With Wake Village
Cue the Harry Potter themed Christmas music, because Christmas time is finally right around the corner! Yesterday, the City of Wake Village had their employees out on the circle working quickly and efficiently to put up their yearly Christmas Light…
What’s My Precinct? Where To Vote in Tomorrow’s Mayoral Election
Voting Day here in the City of Texarkana, Texas is tomorrow Tuesday, November 2nd. Many citizens are eager and ready to cast their vote for tomorrow’s election for several actions up for vote: The Mayoral Seat for the City of…
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Arkansas Rehabilitation Service today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.…
Lone Star Legal Aid Hosting Veterans Breakfast and Coffee November 9th
Lone Star Legal Aid is a non-profit organization and we have a specialized Military and Veteran’s Unit who work tirelessly to provide free civil (non-criminal) legal services to low-income military veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses. To show our appreciation…
Halloween Weekend Bar and Gig Guide
Its Halloween weekend here in the Texarkana Area. The weather forecast for this weekend looks promising, and there is so much to do for our over 21+ community this weekend that you won’t want to miss. Wear your costumes, get…
Downtown Courthouse Ribbon Cutting
The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with the Texarkana mayors, city managers, and members of the Courthouse Square Strategic Doing team, invite the community to celebrate the renovations of the Downtown Courthouse Square. The ceremony will be October…
Halloween 2021 Family Fun Guide
Fall is finally here! The days aren’t as hot, and the nights are chilly which can only mean one thing: Halloween is almost here! This week there are several free events taking place for you and your children to take…
Morriss Elementary School Students and Parents Raise Over $117,000 for Local School
For the last several weeks, Morriss Elementary School students and parents have been fundraising for the local schools yearly fundraiser known widely as Tiger Tracks. During the campaign students were asked to seek sponsorships within family, friends and neighbors, to…
Meet your Mayoral Candidate: Dr. Brian Matthews
Next Tuesday marks a big Election Day for Texas side residents. For the first time in several years, the City of Texarkana, Texas has the opportunity to cast their vote for a new Mayoral Candidate: Dr. Brian Matthews. Dr. Matthews…
Texarkana College Trustees Welcome Dr. John Booth as Place 3 Representative
At Monday’s trustees meeting, Dr. John Booth was sworn in to serve the unexpired term of Place 3 on Texarkana College’s board. Place 3 was previously represented by Anne Farris of DeKalb, TX, who resigned the position in October 2021.…