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…
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) announced Monday that Amazon will build a data center in Northwest Louisiana, a project company leaders are calling the most significant economic development win the region has seen in a generation. The announcement was made…
TexAmericas Center welcomed a delegation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for a two-day visit to its Texarkana campus Feb. 2-3, reinforcing the economic partnership between Texas and Tokyo. The visit was conducted under the Texas-Tokyo Statement of Mutual Cooperation, signed…
When the lights go out, peace of mind shouldn’t. That’s why Allheart Electric Company is Texarkana’s trusted source for Generac standby generator installation—providing reliable backup power for homes, businesses, and medical facilities across the Ark-La-Tex. 🔋 Why Choose a Standby…
TexAmericas Center announced February 3 it has received a Rural Business Development Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to support business growth and job creation in the Texarkana region. The industrial park operator will use the federal funds…
As I logged onto my computer the first workday of the new year, I immediately saw the following headline: Every Wall Street Analyst Now Predicts a Wall Street Rally in 2026. The last time I recall such a consensus was…
TexAmericas Center has released its 2026 annual report, showing significant economic growth across the Texarkana region with employment increasing 136% over the past five years. The industrial park now hosts 1,536 jobs across 44 active companies, up from 650 employees…
