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…
The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Visit TXK, proudly announces the 5th Annual Red River HoopFest, a premier high-school basketball showcase, set for Friday, December 5th (4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, December…
The City of Texarkana, Texas Fire Department (TTFD) will begin replacing ten outdoor warning sirens this week as part of a major update to the city’s severe weather alert system. In March, the City Council approved the replacement of ten…
The City of Texarkana, Texas Planning and Community Development Department is thrilled to announce that The Lofts at the Grim has been awarded a 2025 Preservation Texas Honor Award. This prestigious recognition from Preservation Texas, the statewide nonprofit dedicated to…
The City of Texarkana, Texas, is proud to announce the 100th anniversary of its historic City Hall building, a cornerstone of civic life since 1925. To commemorate this milestone, the City will host a celebratory evening on Monday, November 10th,…
The City of Texarkana, Texas, in partnership with the Perot Theatre and TEXAR Federal Credit Union, invites residents to TEXAR’s Concert Series: Local Bands, Brews, and Bites on Saturday, November 1st, from 7:00–9:00 p.m.. This free community event will bring…
The Texarkana Arts & Historic District Committee has announced the community-selected theme for the next phase of murals at Kress Gap in downtown Texarkana: Regional Legends and Folklore. With the theme now set, the District has issued a call for…
The City of Texarkana, Texas will host a dedication ceremony for the replacement of the Wavell’s Colony historical marker near the United States Post Office and Courthouse in downtown Texarkana on Friday, October 10th, at 12:00 p.m. The original marker,…
