Texas A&M University – Texarkana has announced Natnael Amare as the Head Coach of the inaugural Eagle men’s and women’s cross country teams. “Natnael Amare is no stranger to the Red River Athletic Conference and, under his guidance, I know…
Last week several districts announced short closures for schools around the Texarkana area. Many parents blamed the rise in Covid-19 numbers, but local teachers and district employees have blamed substitute teacher shortages for the decision. For the last several months…
Five area SAU educational leadership alumni were inducted into the fourth Educational Leadership Hall of Fame Induction and Banquet at Southern Arkansas University on Monday, November 8, 2021. Honored at the event for their outstanding achievements in the field were…
Are you looking for a unique gift idea or ways to impress your friends and family with delicious and fun appetizers at gatherings? If so, sign up for the latest UAHT community education course, ‘Fancy Food Gifts,’ on January 25…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is offering a Heartsaver CPR course on January 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hope campus. Heartsaver CPR courses are intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a…
The University of Arkansas at Hope will offer voice and piano lessons this spring taught by Haley Patillo Thompson. Thompson was born to Christian songwriter David Patillo, who immersed her in music from a young age on his concert tours.…
In the wake of temporary school closures in the Texarkana Area, several local restaurants and businesses are following suit. Starbucks and Chick-fil-A are among a growing list of restaurants and chains around the area that are closing their lobbies to…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Cardiac Training Center will offer a Basic Life Support Certification and Training course on January 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Texarkana campus. The course is open to the public and is…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation will hold the 15th Annual Beads, Bags, and Bangles Kids’ College fundraiser on Thursday, February 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Barn at Willow Oak Acres in Prescott, Arkansas. The theme of…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana CPR Training Center will offer a Basic Life Support Certification and Training course on January 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hope campus. The course is open to the public and is…
On December 10, 2021, five Pleasant Grove High School robotics teams competed in the VEX robotics competition at Region 8 in Mount Pleasant, TX. A team consisting of Jacob Jones, Nathan Hutchinson, Michael Glenn, Chris Brannan, Campbell Jackson, Rose Anderson,…
The Trice Elementary robotics team recently competed in the FIRST LEGO League Competition. The 3rd through 5th grade team, named Tricebots, is led by Julie Carver, robotics sponsor. FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children…
A microgravity experiment developed by a group of Texarkana ISD sixth graders is heading to the International Space Station in 2022, following a rigorous selection process through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This fall, all fifth-grade students at Martha…
The Texas Association of Journalism Educators recently recognized the 2021 Tiger yearbook with 44 awards in the Best of Texas yearbook contest. Superior, Theme Development: Cayli Clack, Evelyn Patterson, Janie Rounds Superior, Theme Copy: Janie Rounds Excellent, Student Life Copy:…
During auditions held on December 10 at North Lamar High School in Paris, TX, 33 Texas High School band students earned placement in the Texas Music Educators Association All-Region Band. Six students advanced to earn All-Area status. The selected students…
