Eight Texas High School band students have been selected to the Texas Music Educators Association Region IV All-Region Jazz Band during recent auditions. Seven of the students are moving forward as Area Qualifiers. Selected students are: Curshun Waters (1st Chair…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will break ground on a new facility at the Texarkana campus on October 7, 2021, at 330 p.m. The new 14,754 square foot facility will house a welding program, the Secondary Career and Technical Education…
The 3rd Annual Aspiring Administrators Virtual Symposium will be held this October 2nd. The theme this years is “The Next Normal: How Leaders Reset for Growth Beyond the Coronavirus.” The symposium this year will have several guest speakers from across…
A new form of treating patients suffering from COVID-19, as well as those who have been exposed and who have preexisting health conditions, is coming to Texarkana in the next week according to a press release by the Join Operations…
Jason Townsend and his group of Bassmasters are hosting a huge tournament with scholarship prizes for students this upcoming weekend. “We are expecting upwards of 60+ boats, and more than 120 kids at this tournament. We will be giving away…
September 15th- October 15th marks the month long celebration of National Hispanic Heritage! National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated yearly, and welcomes a celebration and honoring of those who come from Hispanic Heritage. Many schools in our area are taking…
Evan Likins, Texas High School Senior, has been named a Semifinalist in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. An estimated 16,000 students were chosen for this honor based upon high school academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated…
Dr. Kelly Coke, instructor of Adult Education and Leadership Studies and director of programs at Texas A&M University-Texarkana at Northeast Texas Community College and Paris Junior College was recently chosen to take part in the Texas Education Policy Fellowhip Program…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana received a $25,000 donation from an anonymous donor as a part of its anniversary scholarship initiative. The university, celebrating 50 years as an institution, 25 years as a member of The Texas A&M University System, and 10…
Investigative Reporter Jerry W. Mitchell will talk this morning from 9:15AM-10:15AM at the Texarkana Independent School Districts Performing Arts Center. Jerry W. Mitchell, is an American investigative reporter formerly with The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, MS). In 1989, Mississippi Burning inspired him to…
Texarkana College has been tapped by Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation to offer industry-certified training for students enrolled in TC’s automotive technology, auto body, and diesel technology programs. College and auto industry representatives will participate in a press…
Sunday, September 12th marked National Grandparents Day for those across the United States, and local elementary schools are hosting their Grandparent Day celebrations this week! Local Trice Elementary School has installed a Grandparents Sign on their property, and have asked…
As COVID-19 numbers are continuing to rise in our local Texarkana area, local school districts are working diligently to find substitute teachers to replace those out on COVID-19 leave. The new TEA guidelines, updated on September 2nd, encouraged districts to…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has been ranked as the third best community college in Arkansas by a website that uses a rigorous analysis of academic, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions…
The COVID-19 Pandemic has roughly impacted students in our area, and around the world during the last two years of their education. At the beginning of the pandemic, Seniors at the time missed out on special events such as Prom,…
