Run for Life 5k/ 10k/ Walk for Life Steps into the Weekend with Success
The 5th annual “Run” For Life 5k and the 19th annual “Walk” for Life to benefit the 1st Choice Pregnancy Center was held on May 5, 2018, at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas.
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Dr. Beverly Rowe Receives Outstanding Historic Preservation National Award, “Lifetime Dedication to Historic Preservation” at Lonestar DAR Awards Ceremony
The Lone Star Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (Lone Star DAR) presented their annual awards to a diverse and accomplished group of community leaders of all ages. “We are blessed to have so many talented individuals who contribute to…
Texarkana named Top 25- Time to vote!
The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announces the quarterfinalists, including Main Street Texarkana, in the 2018 “America’s Main Streets” contest. As the lifeblood of our cities and towns, Main Streets play an important role in the long-term success…
27 Students Attended the Bowie County Fire Spring School
Bowie County Fire Spring School was conducted this weekend, April 27-29, 2018. The school was hosted by Bowie County Fire Fighters Associated and Welch Propane at TexAmericas Center, at Texarkana Community College campus. Classes included National traffic Incident management, Propane…
Scout-O-Rama, Sunshine, and Family Time
Scout-O-Rama is in full swing all weekend at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas. The event provides opportunities for scouts to display the skills they have learned in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, as well as provide insight into the…
Citizens Applaud New Boston, TX, Chief King’s Termination
During the New Boston, Texas, City Council special meeting held Friday, April 27, 2018, at noon, Chief of Police Tony King was fired for “Lack of Confidence.” The termination comes after King inappropriately terminated Lieutenant Johnny Milwood without citing…
Today is the Last Day of the International Conference of Police Chaplains
Approximately 200 police chaplains and spouses descended on the community Monday for the International Conference of Police Chaplains being held at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center. Participants traveled from cities across the nation such as St. Louis, Missouri, Lubbock, Texas,…
Leadership Texarkana Graduates, Class of 2018
The 2018 Leadership Texarkana participants graduate today, April 24, 2018. The organization’s mission is to cultivate, connect, and engage leaders in working together for community excellence. Thirty participants take part in a once a month, year-long educational program to delve…
TRAHC Teaches New Talents, Support Them During ETGD
East Texas Giving Day is April 24, 2018, and the Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Center is encouraging you to take part in this once a year, eighteen-hour fundraising extravaganza. Non-profits like the Habitat for the Humanity and Harvest Texarkana…
2018 Dragon Boat Races Fun For the Whole Family
The rain is holding off for the 2018 Dragon Boat Festival hosted by HandsOn Texarkana at Bringle Lake West in Texarkana, Texas. This is the third year for the family-friendly fundraiser whose proceeds go directly back into the community of…
Cigars, ‘Tinis, & Tunes Turns Up For a Good Cause
Cigars, ‘Tinis, and Tunes, benefitting the Randy Sams’ Outreach Shelter, attracted patrons from all across the Texarkana area on April 19th, 2018, at Hopkins Icehouse. The packed venue featured entertainment by 2Pianos, celebrity bartender competition, cigars from Puff ‘n Stuff, and…
the City of Texarkana Texas will begin demolition of nine substandard structures in the Beverly neighborhood, as part of the Neighborhood Specific Demolition initiative
Beginning May 1st, the City of Texarkana Texas will begin demolition of nine substandard structures in the Beverly neighborhood, as part of the Neighborhood Specific Demolition initiative. Demolition is expected to take three weeks to complete. The properties selected…
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Stone Soup Luncheon Warms Hearts and Fills Stomachs
Bubbling over with joy, Major David Feeser and his wife, Major Louise Feeser, can be seen greeting guests as they walk in to attend the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Stone Soup Luncheon at the First United Methodist Church in…
Texarkana, Texas Farmers’ Market spring season begins April 21, 2018
The Texarkana, Texas Farmers’ Market spring season will begin on Saturday, April 21 featuring a Meet Your Farmer Day sponsored by Farmers’ Bank & Trust. The Market will open at 7:00 a.m. and stay open until 12:00 p.m. The…
Unicyclist Displays Talents Downtown
Not many people have the type of personality that captivates audiences from afar, attracting attention to themselves like moths to a flame. Grace Rollins’ vibrant personality lures in unsuspecting people who are subconsciously seeking entertainment. During golden hour in downtown…