May 7th was National Skilled Trades Day, and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana recognizes the importance of skilled trades. Skilled trades are the backbone of modern society. Electricians keep the lights on, HVAC technicians make homes livable in every season,…
Imagine stepping into a vibrant, high-tech classroom on wheels where young minds tinker with circuits, program robots to navigate obstacle courses, and engineer towering structures with their own hands. This is the Texarkana ISD Mobile STEM Lab, a state-of-the-art learning…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is finalizing preparations for the spring commencement exercises scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025. The commencement exercises will be held in two ceremonies and will take place in the gymnasium of the Lois & Cary Patterson Student…
Texarkana ISD is proud to announce that three Texas High School students have earned top accolades at the 2025 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), showcasing exceptional talent, creativity, and artistic excellence. Elizabeth Sharp, Hollyn Gerrald, and David Morales-Simon were…
At its April Board of Trustees meeting, Texarkana College celebrated significant milestones in innovation, education, and community leadership. Aviation Program Leads the Way in Hands-On Training Texarkana College’s Department of Aviation is providing real-world training as students undertake projects to…
Texarkana Independent School District is proud to announce the hiring of Mr. John “Bass” Deese as the new Director of Bands for Texas High School and the Tiger Band program. A 2011 graduate of Texas High School, Mr. Deese returns…
The Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties is pleased to announce the successful completion of its fourth year participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This year, the program provided free tax preparation services to 355 households…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana has announced that it will be launching a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering degree in the fall 2025 semester, pending final approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). When approved,…
Texarkana ISD is proud to announce that the Texas High School Student Council has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence (NCOE) by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC)—marking the 17th year the program has received…
Premier High School – Texarkana, TX, a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 9–12, is proud to announce it has been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School for the 2024–2025 school year. This distinguished honor highlights…
Texarkana ISD is proud to announce an innovative and impactful project led by Nicole Ayers, Robotics and Technology Teacher at Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary. Through a grant from the Texarkana ISD Education Foundation, Ayers and her…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District is proud to announce that its Gifted and Talented (GT) Program has been honored with the GT Growth Award by the Office of Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas. This prestigious recognition highlights…
Mrs. Shannon Kirkland-Butts, the Director of Innovation and Educational Technology at St. James Day School in Texarkana, Texas, has achieved national recognition as Henry Ford’s National inHub Teacher of the Year. This prestigious honor celebrates her groundbreaking work in academic…
For motivated high school students, dual credit and concurrent credit courses at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana can be a game-changer. These programs allow students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time, giving them a…
Texas A&M University held a press conference on April 17, 2025, to announce a new partnership between Allied Milk Producers and the university’s athletic department. The event, held in the Lois & Cary Patterson Student Center, formally kicked off the…
