Food Box Distribution this Saturday
Westside Church of Christ, 524 Sowell Ln, will give out boxes of food this Saturday, Dec. 21, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. As always, they welcome people from both Texas and Arkansas. If you need food, please come.
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A&M-Texarkana Celebrates Fall 2024 Graduates With Commencement Exercises on December 14th
Surrounded by hundreds of supporters, the Fall 2024 graduates of Texas A&M University-Texarkana gathered for the university’s annual December commencement exercises to celebrate a milestone of their academic careers. The event was held on December 14, 2024, inside the Lois…
Texarkana College Trustees Join in Celebrating Success of Dual Credit Program
At Monday’s Texarkana College Board of Trustees meeting, members heard a report from Dr. Dixon Boyles, Vice President of Instruction, about the success of TC’s dual credit partnerships with area school districts. Dr. Boyles said more than 2,600 area high…
Harvest Regional Food Bank’s 35th Anniversary Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Harvest Regional Food Bank is celebrating 35 years of fighting hunger in the Texarkana area. On display was their newly remodeled and expanded Food Bank and Resource Center during yesterday’s ribbon cutting for this new chapter of community impact! Harvest…
Signing Day – TASD’s Macie Lee Signs Letter of Intent with ETBU
The TASD family is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Macie Lee, who has signed a letter of intent with East Texas Baptist University. Macie will attend East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, where she plans to excel…
Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc.’s Santa Store Deadline to Donate December 13th
The deadline to donate toys to Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc.’s Santa Store is Friday Dec. 13. The community has generously given to the Santa Store, and we are about halfway to our $30,000 goal. “We are still coming up a…
Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Begins Master Plan Process
The Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department is launching Advance TXK Parks, a master planning initiative that is focused on future development of Texarkana, Texas parks, trails, and facilities. Advance TXK Parks will include three public meetings which will be…
Waggoner Creek Elementary Recognized as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community At Work®
Waggoner Creek Elementary was recently recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community at Work® for its initial success in raising student achievement. The school’s commitment to implementing the Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work process has…
Funding the Dream: A Workshop for Aspiring and Current Business Owners
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and lenders are invited to join the Funding the Dream workshop, part of a community workshop series presented by The Assembly Line in partnership with the Northeast Texas SBDC. The Assembly Line, a new business incubator…
Caddo Area Council Boy Scouts Partner with Bramlett, Beans, & Cornbread for Scouting for Food Drive
The Caddo Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, proudly partnered with the Bramlett, Beans, & Cornbread annual food drive to help fight hunger in the Texarkana community. Over 400 dedicated Scouts participated in this year’s Scouting for Food campaign, resulting…
Texarkana College Honored Dual Credit Students at DC/TC Complete Day Event at New Boston High School
On November 13th, 2024, as part of Texarkana College’s ongoing collaboration with partnering school districts, Texarkana College and New Boston High School hosted a DC/TC Complete Day. This special event honored Dual Credit students who have successfully completed 15 or…
Humble Troll Coffee Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Naming Contest
Humble Troll Coffee is celebrating its one-year anniversary, and to mark this special milestone, the company is inviting the community to help name its quirky troll mascot. A project of Mission Texarkana, Humble Troll Coffee imports high-quality, ethically sourced coffee…
Pleasant Grove ISD Board of Trustees Approves Chad Caldwell as New Police Chief
The Pleasant Grove Independent School District has appointed Chad Caldwell as its new Police Chief. Caldwell brings a wealth of experience with over 25 years in law enforcement, including roles with the Texarkana Texas Police Department, the Rowlett Police Department,…
Join the Junior League of Texarkana’s 37th Annual Mistletoe Market Fundraiser, “Night at the Nutcracker”
The Junior League of Texarkana, Inc. (JLT) invites the community to kick off the holiday season with a weekend of shopping, special events, and giving back at the 37th annual Mistletoe Market. Held from November 22-24, 2024, at the Holiday…
2024 Santa Store Press Release
Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc. is gearing up for its 2024 Santa Store Christmas program which provides its clients the opportunity to Christmas shop for their children. DVP will fill the store with new, unwrapped, age-appropriate toys and items, and the…