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…
This month’s Downtown LIVE! is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 8. Come downtown for live art, shopping, great food, and more. Many downtown businesses will stay open late for evening shopping. It’s a great evening…
TEXARKANA, Ark. – Longtime Miller County resident and public servant Lynn McDowell has officially announced his candidacy for Miller County Judge in the upcoming 2026 election. McDowell will run on the Republican ticket in the March 3 primary. A lifelong…
LifeNet EMS rolled into action Tuesday morning with their Big Rig Takeover event at the Texarkana Public Library, giving children and parents a behind-the-scenes look at emergency medical services. Beginning at 9:00 AM, families gathered for a hands-on experience that…
In compliance with a recent federal court order and guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas A&M University-Texarkana is making required changes to in-state tuition eligibility beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. These changes affect students who previously…
