Keep Texarkana Beautiful will host its 12th Annual Arbor Day tree giveaway at a new location this year, according to an announcement from the City of Texarkana, Texas. The event will take place Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to…
The Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area is accepting sponsorships for the 2026 Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival, with a March 2 deadline for businesses wanting to be included in printed festival materials. Sponsorship packets have been mailed to potential sponsors…
The Texarkana Regional Chorale and Orchestra will present the world premiere of “Stabat Mater,” an original composition by Marc-André Bougie, Associate Professor of Music at Texarkana College, on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The…
The Council on Regional Health Education has made a donation to Texas A&M University-Texarkana to establish an endowed nursing scholarship. Council Board President Bob Bruggeman and Board member The Honorable Ted Capeheart presented the donation to TAMUT President Dr. Ross…
The Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday that 17 baseball and softball tournaments are scheduled at the Swanger Sports Complex beginning later this month. Tournament organizations scheduled to compete at Swanger include BASE, USSSA, BATT, NCS, and 2D…
Two Texas High School seniors have been awarded a $1,000 national grant and are using the funds to develop student leaders across Texarkana ISD. Griffin White and Sanders Wiggins received a National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Student Service…
A Texarkana resident has made a significant contribution to support healthcare education in the region. Thomas Allen Jones donated $70,000 to the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation on Tuesday to establish the Pioneer Families of South Arkansas Endowed Scholarship. The…
TexAmericas Center welcomed a delegation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for a two-day visit to its Texarkana campus Feb. 2-3, reinforcing the economic partnership between Texas and Tokyo. The visit was conducted under the Texas-Tokyo Statement of Mutual Cooperation, signed…
A multi-agency investigation into methamphetamine trafficking through Texarkana resulted in the seizure of 620 pounds of meth valued at $28.1 million, authorities say. In November 2025, investigators received information that methamphetamine was being trafficked through the Texarkana area. A coordinated…
Arkansas High School’s Educators Rising program has shown promise at the state and national levels in its short time. This program highlights the importance of teaching to young, aspiring students who may be interested in education as a future career,…
Historic Washington State Park will host a Valentine’s dinner at Williams’ Tavern Restaurant on Friday, February 13. The evening will begin with a surrey ride at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and entertainment at 6 p.m. Guests will be seated…
On Set Cinema will host a special 50th anniversary celebration of “The Town That Dreaded Sundown” in downtown Texarkana on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The event will feature screenings of both the 1976 original film and the 2014 sequel, which…
When the lights go out, peace of mind shouldn’t. That’s why Allheart Electric Company is Texarkana’s trusted source for Generac standby generator installation—providing reliable backup power for homes, businesses, and medical facilities across the Ark-La-Tex. 🔋 Why Choose a Standby…
TexAmericas Center announced February 3 it has received a Rural Business Development Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to support business growth and job creation in the Texarkana region. The industrial park operator will use the federal funds…
The Texas Department of Transportation has appointed a new area engineer for Texarkana, according to an announcement from the Atlanta District. Moore will oversee transportation projects and maintenance operations in the Texarkana area as part of TxDOT’s Atlanta District operations.…
