Keep Texarkana Beautiful starts courtyard makeover at regional history museum
The two-week project at the Museum of Regional History will add native, pollinator-friendly plants and educational signs.
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Hope police seek help finding missing Prescott man
Hope police are asking for the public's help finding Jacarie Sims, 32, of Prescott, last seen early Saturday on Mockingbird Circle.
Tiger Theatre Invites Community to Enter the Upside Down for a Spooky Halloween Drive-Thru Experience
TEXARKANA, TX — Something strange is happening in Texarkana this Halloween. Tiger Theatre is inviting the community to take a trip to Hawkins, Indiana, for “Welcome to Hawkins,” a Stranger Things-inspired Halloween drive-thru experience taking place October 29–31, 2026, at…
Festival of Trees Returns November 5–7 with Holiday Fun and Extraordinary Gifts
TEXARKANA, Arkansas — Festival of Trees returns November 5–7 for its fourth year, bringing three days of holiday festivities, unique experiences and exciting prizes to benefit Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, a local nonprofit supporting families navigating NICU stays and pregnancy…
Hundreds Join Call for ‘Afterschool for All’ at Read and Rise Lights On Afterschool Rally
TEXARKANA — Hundreds of students, parents and business, faith and community leaders from across the Texarkana area rallied today for afterschool programs as part of the Read and Rise program’s Lights On Afterschool celebration at the Washington Community Development Center.…
Taste of Texarkana draws record crowd for food bank, organizers say
Harvest Regional Food Bank says the 33rd Taste of Texarkana drew a record crowd and raised a record amount for hunger relief in southwest Arkansas and northeast Texas.
TTPD Honors Officer of the Year, Officer of the Quarter, Life Saving Recipient at Quarterly Awards Ceremony
The Texarkana, Texas Police Department held its quarterly awards ceremony Tuesday, October 20, at the department’s Spring Lake Park Training Center, honoring a civilian employee and recognizing several officers for outstanding service — including its Officer of the Quarter, Officer…
Texarkana to Rally for Afterschool Programs on Tuesday
Texarkana to Rally for Afterschool Programs on Tuesday Lights On Afterschool to feature guest speakers, student showcases and poetry slam On Tuesday, October 20, the Read and Rise Program at Washington Community Development Center will join the 27th annual Lights…
Bridging the GAPS of Arkansas Celebrates Red Ribbon Week 2026, Empowering Youth to Become Everyday Heroes
Texarkana, AR – Bridging the GAPS of Arkansas is joining the national observance of Red Ribbon Week 2026, October 23–31, alongside schools, families and communities across the country in promoting substance misuse prevention, healthy decision-making and positive youth development. This…
Boil Water Notice Rescinded for Shadow Brooke Street in Texarkana
Texarkana Water Utilities has rescinded a boil water notice for customers in the 6901-7312 block of Shadow Brooke Street. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required Texarkana Water Utilities on Oct. 14 to issue a boil water notice for that…
Domino’s Stores in Hope, Texarkana and Magnolia Raise Over $1,600 for Harvest Regional Food Bank
Franchisee-owned Domino’s stores in Hope, Texarkana and Magnolia raised more than $1,600 during a one-day fundraising event on Sept. 15 to support Harvest Regional Food Bank and fight hunger insecurity. The donation will directly support Harvest Regional Food Bank and…
City of Texarkana, Texas Parks & Recreation Announces Fall Events at Spring Lake Park
The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks & Recreation department has announced its fall events lineup at Spring Lake Park, featuring outdoor movies, a farmers market, a fall festival and a dog-friendly highlight. Movies in the Park Held October 8, 15…
Randy Sams Outreach Shelter Seeks Donations for Annual Thanksgiving Day Lunch, Winter Needs
Randy Sams Outreach Shelter is asking the community help provide its annual Thanksgiving Day lunch to homeless and less fortunate residents — and is also seeking donations to meet seasonal needs through the fall and winter months. “We need your…
Westside Church of Christ to host food distribution Saturday
The Westside Church of Christ will host a food distribution Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. — or until all boxes are gone — at 524 Sowell Lane, Texarkana, Texas. The church will have a little more than…
UA Hope-Texarkana Academic All-Star Joe Phillips Recognized at Arkansas Community Colleges Annual Conference
Joe Phillips, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) Academic All-Star for the 2026–27 academic year, was recognized for his outstanding academic achievements and campus leadership during the Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) Annual Conference. The Academic All-Star program honors exceptional students…