Lacy Peters named new area engineer for TxDOT’s Mount Pleasant office
Lacy Peters, P.E., has been appointed the new area engineer in Mount Pleasant, responsible for maintenance and construction activities in Titus, Camp, Upshur and Morris counties.
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Harvest Regional Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month with annual luncheon
Harvest Regional Food Bank kicked off National Hunger Action Month with its annual Hunger Action Luncheon, featuring Arkansas State Representative Carol Dalby and honoring partners, volunteers and the 2026 Hunger Hero of the Year.
Texarkana Joins National Wave Marking 9/11’s 25th Anniversary With ‘Come From Away’
Texarkana will join more than 450 communities across the country this September in marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 — not by reliving the tragedy, but by celebrating the compassion it inspired. The Texarkana Repertory Company will present the award-winning…
Texarkana Resources for the Disabled residents head to Galveston for first-ever beach trip
A great group of folks with big smiles and brand-new beach bags is ready to board a bus this Friday for a group trip unlike any they’ve taken before — their first-ever visit to the beach. Texarkana Resources for the…
Texarkana College Trustees Adopt 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
TEXARKANA, Texas – The Texarkana College Board of Trustees has adopted the college’s 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, setting priorities for student success, educational opportunity, campus excellence and regional impact. The plan was developed through a collaborative process that included input from…
Registration is Open for 903 Premier Volleyball Camp at Texarkana College
Texarkana College Community Education has officially opened registration for the 903 Premier Volleyball Camp, a five‑week training program designed to help young athletes strengthen their skills, build confidence, and elevate their game. The camp begins August 23rd and runs through…
Texarkana’s August Heat Is Putting Local Homes to the Test
What should homeowners inspect now—before a warning sign becomes an expensive emergency?
Hospice of Texarkana is asking the community for individually wrapped snacks and canned drinks for families of patients in our Inpatient Care Center.
Message from Hospice of Texarkana: At Hospice of Texarkana, we not only care for our patients but also recognize the strain on our caregivers. As a small respite, we provide snacks and drinks to our caregivers who have a loved…
TPWD Hunter Education Internet + Field Course set for Sept. 12
TEXARKANA, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host a Hunter Education Internet + Field Course in the area on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. The course pairs a free online portion with an in-person field session led by…
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made to Shine a Light on NICU Families with BE THE LIGHT 5K
TEXARKANA, Texas/Arkansas — August 14, 2026 — As September approaches and NICU Awareness Month shines a national spotlight on the thousands of families who experience a neonatal intensive care journey each year, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made is inviting the Texarkana community to come…
Texarkana Resources Announces Sponsorship Opportunity for 2026 Battle of the Bands
Texarkana Resources for the Disabled, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is inviting community partners, businesses, and supporters to join them as sponsors for the upcoming Battle of the Bands, scheduled for September 19, 2026, at 301 E 3rd Street in Texarkana,…
Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area Welcomes Jennifer Unger as Executive Director
TEXARKANA, Texas — Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area has announced the appointment of Jennifer Unger as its new executive director, a role in which she will lead the organization’s mission of supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as…
TRAHC Executive Director Jennifer Unger announces resignation, Marcus Zwiebel named as interim
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEXARKANA, TX — After twenty-two years at TRAHC, and five years of leadership, Jennifer Unger has announced her plans to step down as Executive Director of the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council. Unger was named Executive…
The Numbers Are Moving: Texarkana ISD Sees Academic Growth Across Every Campus
TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The Texas Education Agency today released its 2026 accountability ratings, and the results tell a story of measurable academic progress across Texarkana Independent School District. Every Texarkana ISD campus demonstrated academic growth during the 2026 accountability cycle.…
SAU announces first recipient of the Dr. Bob Burns Military Service Graduate Scholarship
MAGNOLIA, AR — Southern Arkansas University has named William Cattell the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Bob L. Burns Military Service Scholarship. A veteran, retired law enforcement officer, and now a school administrator, Cattell is using the award to pursue…