Texas A&M University-Texarkana has received funding for Phase 3 of its Better East Texas Initiative (BET3) from the 88th Texas Legislature. The Legislature allocated $4.9 million to bring much needed academic offerings and outreach programs to the region. BET 3…
The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System on Thursday named Dr. Ross C. Alexander as the new president of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Alexander most recently served as provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at the…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will hold a Conversational Spanish course on August 7 and 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hope campus. This course is designed to help students build a foundation in the Spanish language. The…
More than 1,075 students earned a place on Texarkana College’s scholastic honor roll for Spring 2023 by earning high grade point averages (GPA) in college-level semester credit hours. Students on the President’s List earned a 3.8 GPA or higher and…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana recently announced the list of honor graduates for the Spring 2023 commencement. The university awards honors based on grade point average for all coursework. Honor graduate status is available to undergraduate students who complete a minimum of…
Greater Texarkana Young Professionals today announced six local high school graduates have won a total of $6,000 in scholarships to pay for their first semester of college. The six students were selected from a pool of 52 applicants. This year…
Farmers Bank & Trust officials assembled today with members of Texarkana College’s administration, faculty, and staff to announce their sponsorship of Texarkana College’s updated digital marquee. The gathering was held on the Texarkana College campus in the Nelson Administration Building…
The Liberty-Eylau Board of Trustees named Jeff Wright Interim Superintendent at a special board meeting Tuesday. Wright currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for the district. “We are excited to have Mr. Wright serve in this position,” said LE Board…
The Texarkana College Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of an endowed scholarship in honor of retired music instructor Mary Scott Smith. Smith was a key member of the Texarkana College faculty, teaching piano and music appreciation for many…
The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System voted unanimously to name Dr. Ross C. Alexander as sole finalist for president of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Alexander served as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the…
Arkansas High School Varsity attended National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Cheer Camp at the University of Arkansas – Little Rock. In addition to learning stunts, chants, and other cheerleader skills, NCA founded in 1948, encourages cheerleaders to be leaders on and…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades is offering a special “thank you for your service” bladesmithing course for veterans on November 6-10 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The veterans-only class is free…
Wesla Murrah was recently named the TASD Classified Employee of the Year at the District’s Annual End of Year Celebration. Classified (non-certified) employees are vital staff members who play key roles in creating an environment that promotes student achievement, safety,…
Through a partnership with the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce, Redwater High School has 22 students who have earned the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) during the 2022-23 school year. The ACT NCRC is a portable, evidence-based credential…
Trinity Baptist Church’s Stellar Vacation Bible School (VBS) will run from 6-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, June 11-15 for kids in preschool through 5th grade. This free, outer space themed event is open to any child living in the greater Texarkana area.…
