The Hope Collegiate Academy, a collaborative program between the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) and the Hope Public School District, has reached a significant milestone this year, welcoming its largest incoming sophomore class since the program began in 2018. What…
On Tuesday, August 26, Harvest Regional Food Bank launched Hunger Action Month with its annual Hunger Action Luncheon, held at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church. The event brought together civic leaders, volunteers, and supporters to raise awareness about food insecurity…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is growing. Every measurable statistic bears that out, as does a casual glance around campus. The first two phases of an innovative new student housing community are complete and already filled with students. Construction is well underway…
September is Hunger Action Month, and across the nation, food banks are encouraging their communities to help end hunger. Harvest Regional Food Bank will kick off National Hunger Action Month on Tuesday, August 26th, with their annual Hunger Action Luncheon,…
An avid dancer for years, Judy Davis was sidelined from the dance floor after painful bone spurs kept her from her joyful activity. Bone spurs are a common orthopedic condition that can significantly impact quality of life, often developing due…
Recently, in the Texarkana area, two young dogs were found abandoned—underweight, infested, and frightened. Left to fend for themselves, they didn’t know what would come next. But thanks to a compassionate rescuer, their journey toward recovery has begun. Despite their…
Summer is a season for family vacations, cookouts, and time outdoors; and it’s also a time when blood donations drop sharply. In fact, donations decrease by about 20% during the summer months, creating a critical shortage for patients in need. …
When Laking Harris left the Marine Corps after eight years and returned home to Texarkana, Texas, he felt a sense of emptiness. Having once signed a contract to fight and, if necessary, give his life for his country, he began…
Salty Boutique & Books will welcome acclaimed true crime author and retired homicide detective David Lyons for an exclusive discussion of his nonfiction book True Crime and Consequences on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m.…
Westside Church of Christ, located at 524 Sowell Lane in Texarkana, will hold a food distribution event on Saturday, July 19, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The church will provide one box of food per family, and residents from…
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) invites the community to come together for a day of camaraderie and purpose at the Kick’n It For Cancer Kickball Tournament, a special fundraiser held in memory of Detective Holly Smith. Scheduled for September…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD) is proud to announce a generous donation of 250 backpacks from Farmers Bank & Trust and the Texarkana Regional Airport. This partnership will help ensure that students start the school year prepared and ready…
Hospice of Texarkana, Inc. d.b.a. Hospice of Hope has been named a 2025 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys and advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious…
The Texarkana, Arkansas Advertising & Promotion Commission has officially launched ExperienceTexarkana.com, a new tourism website designed to highlight the best of Texarkana and provide visitors with inspiration, tools, and curated experiences to make the most of their trip to Texarkana’s…
Texarkana, TX – A special We Honor Veterans pinning ceremony was recently held to recognize the extraordinary service of Deane Willey, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who dedicated his life to serving and protecting his country. The event took place…
