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…
Effective immediately (August 12, 2021), masks are required in all University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana campus indoor settings, including hallways, classrooms, common areas, and shared spaces of all buildings. Personal offices are excluded when alone. “It has become necessary that UAHT…
The Adult Education and Literacy Center has long been a part of the Texarkana Community. The Adult Education and Literacy Center is known for helping those seeking their GED, classes for English as a Second Language, and classes relearning basic…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will offer a fast-track phlebotomy course on the Hope campus this fall. The course will be held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. August 23 to September 20. “UAHT has been approached…
Texarkana Independent School District has swept the slate with TISD teachers, Tara Droske and Robin Hilton, being chosen as the Region VIII Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year, respectively. They will now be part of a group of 40…
