Track Santa 2015
Santa is getting closer to the area soon! Sightings as close as a hour away has been reported by local parents, but these claims cannot be confirmed yet. To track Santa’s route to your neighborhood tonight go to NORAD Santa…
Category Education
A&M-Texarkana professor is named to Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators
Dr. Sara Lawrence of Texas A&M University-Texarkana is one of 10 faculty members in The Texas A&M University System named as a 2015 recipient of the Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators. The Academy recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions…
A&M-Texarkana recognizes 26 honor graduates at fall commencement
Twenty-six students were recognized as honor graduates by Texas A&M University-Texarkana at the fall 2015 commencement ceremony Dec. 11 at the historic Perot Theatre in downtown Texarkana, Texas. Students who complete a minimum of 45 hours of their bachelor’s degrees…
Hayden Rybiski of Texarkana earns a degree from Southern Arkansas University
Hayden Rybiski, of Texarkana, was honored at the Southern Arkansas University Fall Commencement on December 11, 2015. Rybiski was a Exercise Science major and graduated from the College of Education with a Bachelor of Science degree. Rybiski and the other…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana hosts ‘Tribute to Scholarly Accomplishments’
Texas A&M University-Texarkana recently recognized faculty members for their outstanding scholarly achievements with a “Tribute to Scholarship Accomplishments” reception and awards program. Dr. Bill McHenry, dean of Graduate Studies and Research, provided leadership for the tribute, which was hosted by…
4 THS Teachers among 200 chosen nationwide to learn most advanced methods
Four teachers at Texas High School will soon put some of the top tools in the nation to work in their classrooms. In January, they will travel to San Diego to learn some of the most advanced teaching techniques in…
College student draws national attention with her creation
Beka Duke lived around the world growing up and shied away from her true calling as she progressed in school, but she has now found a home at Southern Arkansas University and is drawing national attention for her artwork. Comic…
$11,000 anonymous donations made to Making Magnolia Blossom
Two anonymous donations totaling $11,000 from local supporters of Making Magnolia Blossom (MMB) have helped ensure that this community organization’s work will continue to thrive into 2016, according to the Magnolia Reporter. A local family donated $10,000, and a local…
Texarkana College record breaking number of fall graduates
Texarkana College is proud to congratulate 283 candidates for graduation this fall. 162 students participated in the TC Commencement Ceremony held last night, Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas. This is a record…
Ashby honored with accounting education award
Dr. David Ashby was recently named the 2015 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education award given annually by the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Ashby was presented the award by former colleague Dr. Terrye Stinson, the Blanchard…
“Every Kid in a Park” welcomes 4th graders to visit President Clinton Birthplace Home
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site welcomes every fourth-grade class from the region to visit and learn about the president’s childhood as part of the “Every Kid in a Park” program. All fees associated with transportation will…
TASD Names Distinguished Alumni
Texarkana Arkansas School District is proud to name the Roderick ‘Rod’ Smith, the 2015-16 Distinguished Alumni. Mr. Smith was honored among friends and family on December 17, at the Arkansas High School Red Wall. Born in May 1970, Rod…
TISD Announces AP Scholars
Texarkana Independent School District is proud to announce that 49 current students and previous year graduates have earned the designation of AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, AP Scholar with Distinction or National AP Scholar by the College Board in…
Students earn scholarships from SAU
Southern Arkansas University has announced the awarding of scholarships for the 2016 -2017 academic year. The following students from this area were included in the honorees: Rebecca Bagley of Texarkana and Liberty Eylau High School has been selected to receive…
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana: Here’s to Another 50 Years
With 50 years of experience, the dedicated faculty and staff at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana are ready to help students overcome obstacles to succeed at their educational goals. The Faculty and Staff at U of A Hope-Texarkana “put their money…