HOPE, Ark. — Hope Baking Company will permanently cease operations on or about July 25, eliminating about 250 jobs in Hempstead County, after the company said it was unable to secure the financing needed to keep the plant open. Employees…
By David Ashby, CFP®, CPA, Mustard Seed Wealth Management In the recent Kentucky Derby, a long shot horse named Golden Tempo (GT) was the winner. Prior to the race, GT’s odds of winning were 23 to 1. To compound matters,…
TEXARKANA, Texas — TexAmericas Center, which owns and operates one of the largest advanced manufacturing, logistics and rail-served industrial parks in the United States, has retained the No. 5 position in Business Facilities’ 2026 Annual Metro Rankings, extending its run…
TEXARKANA, Texas — A new Casey’s General Store is planned for the corner of Summerhill Road and Moores Lane, according to a state filing. The project, Casey’s General Store #5307, was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation…
TEXARKANA – What began with one dump trailer and a determination to build something meaningful has grown into one of the Texarkana area’s most recognized locally owned dumpster rental companies. Collin Carlile started Just Us Dumping Services in August 2024…
ASHDOWN, Ark. — Brookshire Grocery Company announced Monday it will close its Brookshire’s store in Ashdown following a careful evaluation of store performance, market conditions, and long-term sustainability. The store is expected to remain open through July 24, or until…
After 17 years, Chappos Pizza & Pasta on State Line Ave in Texarkana, Texas has closed its doors. Owner Mario Aguilar says the restaurant had been in survival mode since COVID. “Fresh and delicious we always tried to maintain our…
TEXARKANA, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas should prohibit AI data centers from being built in rural neighborhoods, a sharp turn for a governor who spent the past decade recruiting the industry to the state. The shift lands as…
The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural State of Lithium event July 15 featuring leaders from EnergyX, ExxonMobil and Chevron to discuss the region's role in the domestic lithium supply chain.
EnergyX has been awarded a conditional lease to build a battery-grade lithium processing facility on 100 acres at Red River Army Depot in Bowie County, the first commercial mineral plant on a U.S. military installation.
A Texarkana-based technology company has earned a spot on one of the managed IT industry’s most closely watched annual rankings. Complete Computing Solutions, a managed IT services provider headquartered in Texarkana, Texas, has been named to the 2026 MSP 501,…
TEXARKANA, Texas — The Fort Worth energy company that quietly assembled nearly 600 acres in western Bowie County has asked the state for permission to build a natural gas-fired power plant on the land, public records show. The filing puts…
Farmers Bank & Trust is proud to introduce Chad Rawls as Chief Banking Officer (CBO). With 26 years of business, banking, and executive experience, Rawls will help lead the overall bank strategy. In addition, he will work with management and…
A proposed EnergyX lithium battery materials plant at TexAmericas could bring $500 million to Northeast Texas, but SEC filings show the company is losing money fast and raising millions from retail investors.
When it comes to building or renovating a swimming pool, experience matters — and All‑American Pools has built its reputation on decades of craftsmanship, professionalism, and reliable service in Texarkana. As a fully licensed and insured pool contractor serving the…
