Texarkana was buzzing this past Saturday as thousands of residents poured into Texarkana Regional Airport and downtown streets for a spectacular double-feature of community festivals. From the roar of vintage aircraft engines to the smooth, soulful twang of blues guitars,…
A new lawsuit calls the same kind of arrangement in Waxahachie an illegal monopoly. Records show Texarkana's deal is built the same way, down to the city's role enforcing it against competitors.
The Texarkana, Texas City Council met Monday, June 8, 2026. A resident pressed the city on license plate reader cameras during open forum, and the council moved a $2.5 million land swap with Texas A&M and a new parks plan…
The City of Texarkana, Texas will welcome the Tunnel to Towers Foundation on their Steel Across America tour on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 11:00 am at the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, 500 N Stateline Ave. The Tunnel to…
The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department, is gearing up for summer events for the community to enjoy. The Texarkana Farmers Market season has begun, and residents and visitors can enjoy locally grown and sourced products from the…
The City of Texarkana, Texas will dedicate a new historical marker recognizing the Freeman-Custis Red River Expedition of 1806 during a ceremony on Friday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. The marker will be installed in Sheppard Park, across from the…
Keep Texarkana Beautiful along with the City of Texarkana, Texas will host the Annual Spring Clean-Up, on Saturday, April 11th, beginning at 8:00 AM. This citywide initiative is designed to foster community engagement, promote environmental stewardship, and enhance the overall…
The City of Texarkana, Texas has appointed Daphnea Ryan as its new Director of Planning, Community Development, and Health following a nationwide search. Ryan, who has worked for the city since 2007, succeeds Vashil Fernandez, who resigned from the position.…
TEXARKANA, Texas — The Texarkana, Texas City Council met Monday evening for its regular monthly session, approving more than $2.3 million in water infrastructure contracts, advancing sweeping building code updates, and hearing concerns from residents of the nearby Wamba community…
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…
Dozens of frustrated residents filled Texarkana City Council chambers Monday evening, many reporting water bills that have doubled, tripled, or in some cases reached over $1,000 in recent months. Citizen after citizen described unexplained spikes in their bills and called…
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Texarkana for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows the commitment of Visit Texarkana…
The City of Texarkana, Texas Finance Department has earned the Transparency Star for excellence in Traditional Finances, presented by Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock. Transparency Stars recognize local government entities that provide easy online access to important financial data. The Comptroller’s…
The Texarkana Arts & Historic District is already buzzing with Christmas spirit and is excited to continue the festive fun with events throughout the month. The historic Ace of Clubs House kicked off the season with its Ace Shines Bright…
The City of Texarkana, Texas is pleased to announce that the Special Events Application process has officially moved online through the MyGovTXK permitting and management system. This transition streamlines the application experience, increases efficiency, and provides residents, organizations, and event…
