Texarkana College is proud to announce that its Testing Center has been awarded a contract to offer DANTES-funded College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) testing, expanding educational opportunities for military-affiliated individuals in the region. Through this partnership with the Defense Activity for…
MAGNOLIA, AR – Southern Arkansas University has been recognized as a Purple Star Campus by the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, honoring the University’s commitment to serving military-connected students and families. The Purple Star…
TexAmericas Center, which owns and operates the 5th-ranked industrial park and is one of the largest advanced manufacturing, logistics and rail-served industrial parks in the United States, today announced it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government…
Mary “Prissy” Hickerson, a member of the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Board of Visitors, received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Women in Business event. The event, held at The Primary Court in Nash,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Mrs. Agnes Tirrito as the recipient of the 2026 Faculty Member of the Year award, recognizing her dedication to students, excellence in teaching, and contributions to both campus and community. Tirrito, who…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Jennifer Cunningham as the recipient of the Spirit of Excellence in Service (Outstanding Staff) Award, recognizing her outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to the campus community. Cunningham, who has served at UAHT…
MAGNOLIA, AR (05/05/2026) The Upward Bound Program at Southern Arkansas University will hold its annual Senior Recognition and Awards Ceremony Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Grand Hall of the Reynolds Building. Twenty-five graduates from seven Southwest Arkansas…
Texas High School student photographers are once again earning national recognition for their talent, creativity, and storytelling, securing 12 individual honors in the highly competitive 2026 Jostens North America Photo Contest. Competing against thousands of entries from across the United…
Magnolia, AR – The Southern Arkansas University Police Department has been awarded the prestigious FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Agency Trilogy Award, a national distinction recognizing law enforcement agencies that prioritize leadership excellence and professional growth at every level…
In Texas, football is more than a game, it’s a tradition built on teamwork, discipline, and the quiet leadership that happens behind the scenes. This year, two Texarkana ISD coaches are being recognized for embodying that very thing. Texarkana ISD…
Social workers from across the region gathered last week at Texas A&M University–Texarkana for a Social Worker Appreciation Luncheon, recognizing the vital role these professionals play in supporting individuals, families, and communities throughout the Four States area. The event was…
Arkansas High School’s Educators Rising program has shown promise at the state and national levels in its short time. This program highlights the importance of teaching to young, aspiring students who may be interested in education as a future career,…
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…
Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of six exceptional student-athletes during the district’s Fall Signing Day ceremony held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The event, filled with pride and excitement, marked a pivotal milestone as these…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana Professor of Economics and Management Dr. Larry Davis was recently named a 2024-2025 Regents Professor by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. The Regents Professor Awards program was established in 1996, and the Regents Fellow…
