In the newest update from the Texas Education Agency Covid-19 Policies, Texas School Districts were given the option to “choose to require household-based close contact students to stay at home during the below stay-at-home period if they are in an…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana received a $40,000 donation from the Patterson Troike Foundation 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…
The application for admission to the Evening Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at the University of Arkansas Texarkana is now open. Students can apply online at uaht.edu now through November 1, 2021. The Evening LPN program is a full-time, 11-month,…
Karcee Bonner of Blevins, Arkansas, has been selected as the 2021 Academic All-Star at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. In her time at UAHT, Bonner has been awarded the Honors Scholarship and made the Chancellor’s List every semester. She is…
Although the school year has just begun for students in our area, the need for substitute teachers has never been higher. In response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases impacting our local schools, districts have made applications for those…
At Monday’s board meeting, Texarkana College trustees received news of the renewal notice from the U.S. Department of Education for TC’s Talent Search program and the Education Opportunity Center (EOC) program which are both funded on five-year cycles through competitive,…
A new era begins at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana today as Dr. Christine Holt begins her role as the new chancellor of the College. Holt comes to UAHT from the University of Missouri System, where she served as Chief…
Road Runner is upping its commitment to “Fuel Good, One Gallon at a Time” with a new community-driven competition in Texarkana. Beginning Monday, August 23, Arkansas High School, Liberty-Eylau High School, Pleasant Grove High School and Texas High School supporters…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing & Historic Trades was recently contacted by Rose Hodges of Canadian, Oklahoma, about possibly allowing her husband, Steve Hodges, to tour the bladesmithing school. Steve took up bladesmithing as a…
The Texarkana, Arkansas School District announced Monday evening that all students, teachers, staff, and visitors will be required to wear masks on campus. It was also announced that fully-vaccinated students and staff will not need to quarantine if deemed close…
Texarkana College has some major changes coming to their campus in the next few years, starting with its newly renovated Biology Lab Building and their Chemistry Building. A first of many projects to come, the new Biology Lab and Chemistry…
Officials from Texas A&M University-Texarkana and Texarkana College met for a joint press conference on Friday, August 13th, to discuss scholarships for Texarkana College graduates with an Associate Degree in Nursing to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree…
Last night the school board of LEISD met to discuss several issues at hand concerning the district’s citizens, including whether or not to put the $30.2 million bond election to a vote on the November 2nd elections. The vote was…
The Liberty-Eylau Independent School District has hired Carl Brewer as its Police Chief for the 2021-2022 school year. Brewer brings over two decades of Law Enforcement experience to LEISD. “My code of ethics are trust, loyalty and character,” Brewer Said.…
Anna Hornsby has been named the recipient of the 2021 Heroes for Children Award given by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). This is a prestigious award given to only 15 awardees statewide for outstanding services and support given…
