Earlier this month, the Texas Best Smokehouse travel center at Exit 218 in Nash, Texas, reopened under new management—and the celebration was one for the books. Locals turned out in droves to enjoy free food, carnival games, and family-friendly fun…
The 9th Annual Bark At The Park will take place on Saturday, November 1st, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Kylee Sullivan Dog Park located inside Spring Lake Park, just off the Mall Drive entrance. Dogs and cats…
 For 29 years, the Randy Sams Outreach Shelter has opened its doors to those with nowhere else to turn, offering hope, healing, and a second chance to individuals experiencing homelessness across the Texarkana region. Founded in 1996 in memory of…
More than 85 children in the Texarkana area are currently waiting for a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to stand by their side and be their voice in court. To help meet this urgent need, CASA for Children is…
In a continued effort to support families facing food insecurity, Westside Church of Christ will host a drive-through food distribution on Saturday, October 18, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at 524 Sowell Lane. The church will distribute 200 food…
4Kids for Families celebrated the grand opening of its new Texarkana office today, October 14, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce. Why that matters? Child Protective Services (CPS) used to manage foster care in Bowie,…
The 4th Annual Singo for a Cause is back and bigger than ever, promising an evening of music, laughter, and community spirit—all in support of a life-changing mission. Hosted at the Texarkana Convention Center on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the…
The Pleasant Grove Independent School District has appointed Jeremy “Jake” Klar as its new Police Chief. Klar brings more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, including extensive leadership experience with the Texarkana Texas Police Department, where he served…
The Texarkana Arts & Historic District Committee has announced the community-selected theme for the next phase of murals at Kress Gap in downtown Texarkana: Regional Legends and Folklore. With the theme now set, the District has issued a call for…
The City of Texarkana, Texas has appointed Keith Beason as its new Parks Director following the planned retirement of longtime director Robby Robertson in April 2026. Over the next several months, Robertson will work closely with Beason to ensure a…
This October, HealthCARE Express is turning its clinics into collection points for kindness. From now until October 31, all Texarkana-area HealthCARE Express locations will host a canned food drive to help fight hunger and support local families in need. Donations…
 At the September 30, 2025, meeting of the Texarkana Independent School District Board of Trustees, Fred R. Norton Jr. announced his resignation after a remarkable 18 years of dedicated service to the students and families of Texarkana. A special meeting…
The Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department fall events begin Thursday, October 9, 2025. This year’s line-up includes farmers markets, movies nights under the stars, and fall festivals..   The Texarkana, Texas Farmers’ Market has extended its regular season to include…
CASA for Children and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center (TCAC) are calling on the Greater Texarkana community to stand in the gap for children in crisis. A $415,000 annual funding shortfall now threatens the vital services provided by CASA and…
Texarkana College Trustees met for their regular board meeting yesterday and heard from Thomas Holt, Texarkana College’s Executive Director of Workforce Training, about an apprenticeship opportunity with TC’s Electrical Technology program. Texarkana College has partnered with the Texarkana Electrical Joint…
