Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes recently established the Fuqua Family Endowed Scholarship at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Preference for the scholarship is given to students pursuing a degree in Funeral Services at UAHT and interns or employees of Herndon-Fuqua or associated…
Texarkana College campus is home to the world’s first School of Bladesmithing. Endorsed by the American Bladesmith Society, the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing offers courses designed for anyone who is interested in making quality, hand-forged blades including those who…
The Texarkana College Foundation recently received a gift of $25,000 to start the Super 1 Foods scholarship endowment. This gift was part of Brookshire Grocery Co.’s “Focus on the Future” Scholarship Program, which was funded with over $1 million. Katie…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is hosting its annual Application Week from Monday, October 26th to Friday, October 30th. During the annual event, incoming students can receive assistance filling out their application for admission from TAMUT admissions staff. “Application Week is a…
The 2020 U of A Hope-Texarkana Outstanding Alum of the Year, Jimmy Courtney, was recently recognized at the annual Arkansas Community College’s Conference. The outstanding alumnus is someone who renders special and outstanding service to the College, brings distinction to…
Tiger Stadium at Grim Park will be the host for the Four States Invitational Marching Contest on Saturday, October 24. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only a limited number of band fans will be able to attend with each band. However,…
October 19, 2020 – At Monday’s board meeting the Texarkana College Trustees approved the institution’s two-year strategic plan including its mission, core values and beliefs, top priorities, and goals. The approval of the plan solidifies measurable goals for the College…
LEISD Administration and the Board of Trustees passed an approximately $250,000 bonus at last night’s board meeting. In a letter to staff announcing the bonus, LE Superintendent Ronnie Thomson said, “We want you to know that you are seen and…
Today the Texarkana Pan Hellenic Council donated the monies remaining from the Colored Library land sale to the Robert Jones Scholarship fund at Texarkana College. JoAnn Rice explained, “In 1978, the city of Texarkana, Texas, bought the land where the…
The Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties is hosting their fall fundraiser Saturday, October, 17th. Director, Jenny Walker, says “It will be a really good time with a lot of fun and laughs. Attendees will enjoy a complete murder…
Texas High School 2021 senior, Zane Johnston, has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the…
University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt announced the formation of an advisory committee to assist in the search for the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT). Former Chancellor Chris Thomason stepped down from the…
When Michael Stephenson, TAMUT’s Assistant Director of Student Life, first opened the university’s food pantry a year ago, he knew there was a need. Now, with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting daily life for many, that…
Buildings were lit up in blue at all 11 Texas A&M University System campuses for World Teachers’ Day BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Blue lights did shine bright on Texas A&M University System campuses across Texas on Monday in recognition of…
Texas A&M University Texarkana’s Program for Learning And Community Engagement (PLACE) has chosen “The Southern Experience” as the theme for this year’s programming. The theme is incorporated in a wide array of activities and programming throughout the campus. Activities and…
