Heartbreak over the Texas High Vs. Arkansas High football game being canceled caused leadership and Student Council directors Susan and Courtney Waldrep to decide that “the show must go on.” Or in this case, the pep rally must continue but…
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former Press Secretary for President Trump, has announced her candidacy race for Governor of Arkansas and is headed out on the road to 15 different areas of Arkansas including Texarkana. Huckabee will be here in town on…
The Texas Department of Transportation would like to announce that Tommy Bruce, P.E. has been appointed as the new Texarkana Area Engineer. In this new position, Bruce will oversee maintenance and construction activities in Bowie and Cass Counties. He began…
As another week in the great city of Texarkana comes to an end, and community members are excited to celebrate their three day holiday weekend, let’s take a look at what happened around our area this week. To provide any…
JR’s Catering Company is owned and operated by local Texarkana residents James Atchley and best friend Romeo Cross. While they own the business they both give a ton of credit to James’ wife, Rachel, for her ability to manage the…
After careful and thoughtful consideration, I am announcing my candidacy for Sheriff of Miller County, Arkansas. After having the opportunity to serve in my current capacity as Chief Deputy of Miller County for the past four years, I have gained…
Safety features in the form of texturized centerlines and shoulders will be added to 41 area highways during coming months, according to plans approved in August by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We are looking at installing texturized pavement…
Local Texarkana resident Tad Tholl is about to begin his 3rd annual Great Cycle Challenge, in order to raise money for childhood cancer research. September 1st will mark the start of his 500 mile challenge, in which everyday for the…
The Texarkana Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is offering a public review and comment period on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment Two Texas portion. The purpose of the comment period is to gather public input on…
Razordogs has been in the Texarkana downtown area for almost a year, and has begun to make waves in the appeal and entertainment of the downtown area. The business is owned and operated by Brandon Barnett and his wife Chasiti. Brandon,…
Just a quick message to keep you informed on some I-30 construction work the remainder of this week (weather permitting) that may affect some commutes in the area of I-30 and I-369/US 59. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug.…
Although the school year has just begun for students in our area, the need for substitute teachers has never been higher. In response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases impacting our local schools, districts have made applications for those…
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Most people who have visited the park recognize the search area as an open field with plowed rows about every five feet. Trees scattered throughout the field provide shade from the summer heat,…
Tuesday night, Shawntell Young, mother of the late Jaqualyn Paxton, hosted the walk Stop the Gun Violence downtown in remembrance of her daughters 3rd heavenly birthday. Jaqualyn’s life ended three years ago due to gun violence here in Texarkana. Surrounded…
Underground Pizza, run and owned by local Texarkana resident Tyler Traut, is on its way back to the Texarkana area. With his specialty pizzas, and his desire to meet the needs of the community, Tyler has been hard at work…
