This year especially, returns of online orders are going to face challenges. Shipping companies like UPS and FedEx are straining under the weight of the unexpected ecommerce boom coupled with the holiday shopping season. Consumers around the country have been…
The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce has selected Jennifer Harland, as the 2021 Chairman of the Board. Jennifer has been active in the local Chamber in projects and committees including Government Affairs, Economic Development, membership programs, as well as…
It may be chilly outside, but it’s warm and comfy at the P. J. Ahern Home. Join the Texarkana Museums System for a special exhibit of quilts, coats, and more, on exhibit now through February 2021. Tours times are 11:30…
Waffle House Open 24 Hours 5117 Summerhill Rd. & 5329 N Stateline Ave. IHOP 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. 329 E 51st St. Denny’s Open 24 Hours 5104 N Stateline Ave. Starbuck’s Christmas Eve Only 3912 N Stateline Ave. Dunkin’…
The Texarkana Arkansas Board of Directors postponed their vote on the Texarkana Water Utilities budget Monday, until the next meeting on January 4th. The budget will create a 3.3% increase in revenue from property taxes compared to last year’s budget,…
Express Employment Professionals in Texarkana, USA is hosting their 5th annual toy drive, noting that “COVID Can’t Stop Santa.” Staff members from Express have chosen to support Child Protective Services and children who are placed in foster care through this…
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Winter officially returned as of Monday, December 21 and will continue until March 20, 2021. With wide-ranging temperatures over the past couple weeks, many are wondering what kind of winter is in store…
Texarkana’s second READvolutionary pop-up library will take place on Monday, December 21st from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Literacy Council of Bowie & Miller Counties, Inc., located at 4014 Summerhill Road. READvolutionary is a non-profit pop-up library that…
On Monday, December 14, the City Council of Texarkana, Texas approved extending a disaster declaration made by Mayor Bob Bruggeman last week following a ransomware attack on local government computer systems. A widespread cyberattack made its way through the area…
During the recent Texas Music Educators Association Pre-Area Choir Auditions, which were held virtually and through recorded submissions, six Texas High School Choir students were selected to advance to Area Choir Auditions on January 2021. They are: Jeremy Creek (1st…
Harvest Regional Food Bank will distribute 1,000 emergency food box bundles to Texarkana-area residents Wednesday, December 16 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Four States Fairgrounds, 3700 E 50th St, Texarkana, AR. The distribution will last until 12:00 p.m. or until…
Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church and First Assembly of God-Lighthouse Ministries both invited the public to view their free drive-through nativity scenes over the weekend. Both events were held December 11 – 13th, Friday through Sunday, from 6:00 – 8:00…
The Village Floral and Gifts kept their doors open a little later last night to accept blanket and bear donations for Casa & Children’s Advocacy Center. The Village Floral & Gifts is an official donation station for Casa & Children’s…
The Pleasant Grove Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a one-time $1,000 stipend for full-time employees during their board meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020. “The goal of the stipend is to show appreciation to our staff for their…
Texarkana Water Utilities along with the Cities of Texarkana, Texas and Texarkana, Arkansas, is preparing Christmas food boxes to help those in need. Those boxes are being packed today at the Southwest Center and will be delivered tomorrow to 100…
