Texas A&M University-Texarkana Director of Forest Products Executive Education Eun Young Kim has been awarded a patent for wood pulp-based filament technology that could advance sustainable materials manufacturing. The patent, awarded in April 2026 and designated as FI 132025 B1,…
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…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will hold its 2026 commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m. in Hempstead Hall on the Hope campus. Approximately 414 students are expected to graduate, earning a combined total of 641 degrees and…
Throughout the spring season, an assortment of sports happen at once, but one that’s often overlooked is trap shooting. At many ArkLaTex schools, students can practice marksmanship and gun safety through their trap shooting teams, while also creating friendly environments…
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has awarded $32,800 in scholarships to 20 single parents in the Texarkana area for the Spring 2026 semester. In Bowie County, Texas, 13 students received $24,400, while seven students in Miller County, Arkansas, were…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana Professor of Biology Dr. Nurul Alam has been named a 2026 Piper Professor by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, one of the most prestigious teaching awards available to college professors in Texas. Alam, who has taught at…
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…
A Texas High School senior has been named one of the top five students in Texas for the TASSP Teens Serving Texas Award for his extensive volunteer work and community leadership. Sanders Wiggins received the honor from the Texas Association…
Texas High School senior David Mayo has been named to the All-State Academic Team by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, placing him among the top 14 graduating seniors in the state for academic excellence. The honor recognizes students…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana College Relations Department earned three gold awards at the 41st Annual Educational Advertising Awards held in Atlanta, Georgia. The Educational Advertising Awards is the largest competition of its kind in the country. This year, more…
Texas High School proudly celebrated the achievements of six outstanding student-athletes during the school’s Spring Signing Day ceremony held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The event marked an exciting milestone as these athletes signed their letters of intent to continue…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD) will host its annual Gifted & Talented (GT) Showcase on Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at North Heights Community School. The event will highlight student learning, creativity, and innovation through a…
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…
