Main Street Texarkana has launched a public survey inviting the community to share how they currently use the historic downtown district and what they hope to see in its future. The survey will help guide future planning, programming, and revitalization…
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has awarded $32,800 in scholarships to 20 single parents in the Texarkana area for the Spring 2026 semester. In Bowie County, Texas, 13 students received $24,400, while seven students in Miller County, Arkansas, were…
You may be one of those Americans who has quit watching the news. But even if you don’t watch or read any news, you still know something’s going on. You’re reminded each time you gas up. Oil prices in early…
TexAmericas Center has announced the advancement of Project Big Pine, a 500-acre development in Bowie County designed to attract data centers, AI infrastructure, and other power-intensive industrial users. The project represents an estimated $3.5 billion in investment at full buildout…
At Texarkana College’s April Board of Trustees meeting, College officials reported continued growth in Spring enrollment, underscoring the College’s strong connection with students, employers, and the communities it serves across the region. For Spring 2026, total enrollment shows a 13…
Raffaelli Realtors is inviting the community this Saturday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to get an early look at Silver Oaks, a new residential development. The “Reveal” event — part open house, part block party — gives…
Dean Baldwin Painting is expanding to Texarkana, Arkansas, with a new aircraft painting facility expected to employ 150 to 160 workers, the company and Texarkana Regional Airport announced this week. The company unveiled the expansion at MRO Americas 2026, an…
Texarkana is welcoming a new era of mental health care as Barnett Wellness Clinic, founded by Grant Barnett, MNSc, APRN, PMHNP‑BC, celebrates its official ribbon cutting on April 2nd. The event marks the launch of a concierge psychiatry practice designed…
The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) is proud to announce its recent award of a $5 million grant from the Texas Office of the Governor, facilitated through the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.…
TEXARKANA, Texas — The U.S. Army has awarded a contract to Hadrian Automation Inc. to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Texarkana as part of a modernization effort at Red River Army Depot. The initial contract is valued at $39.2…
EnergyX will host a grand unveiling of its Texas lithium demonstration plant on March 26, 2026, at the company’s Lonestar Lithium production facility near the Red River Army Depot outside Texarkana. The facility will be the largest direct lithium extraction…
Downtown LIVE hits historic downtown Texarkana on March 13, 6–9 p.m., with live art, late‑night shopping, event‑only deals, and open‑house tours at The Texarkanan, Kilwins, Crystal Moon’s new showroom, and the Museum of Regional History. Downtown LIVE! is a quarterly…
The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Texarkana will host a hiring event on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at its Employee Training Center. The institution is seeking to fill multiple positions, including more than 10 correctional…
For starters, let’s define what we mean by “emerging markets”. Emerging markets are developing economies (e.g., China, India, Brazil) as opposed to developed economies (e.g., Canada, Japan, the UK). Emerging markets are known for having cheap labor and producing products…
The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce has received a $120,000 grant from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation to support workforce development efforts in Bowie County. The funding will support the Chamber’s initiative to achieve ACT Work Ready Community Certification for…
