Texas A&M University-Texarkana recently recognized faculty members for their outstanding scholarly achievements with a “Tribute to Scholarship Accomplishments” reception and awards program. Dr. Bill McHenry, dean of Graduate Studies and Research, provided leadership for the tribute, which was hosted by…
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to remain vigilant with respect to potential crime and terrorist activity in their communities, and to report suspicious behaviors to the department’s iWATCH website at www.iwatchtx.org. The iWATCH program was…
Four teachers at Texas High School will soon put some of the top tools in the nation to work in their classrooms. In January, they will travel to San Diego to learn some of the most advanced teaching techniques in…
Two Northeast Texas towns will receive federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to construct shared use sidewalks. The cities of New Boston and Pittsburg submitted proposals to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for projects in nonurban areas…
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols for an eight-day period that includes both the Christmas and New Year holidays. From Dec. 24 – 27 and Dec. 31 – Jan. 3, DPS troopers, as well as law…
Beka Duke lived around the world growing up and shied away from her true calling as she progressed in school, but she has now found a home at Southern Arkansas University and is drawing national attention for her artwork. Comic…
At an event held Friday, Dec. 18th in Texarkana, Gregg Orr Auto presented a gift of $18,600 to the Ark-La-Tex Muscular Dystrophy Association as the finale to their first year’s participation in MDA’s Drive for the Cure giving program. Through…
Texarkana College is proud to congratulate 283 candidates for graduation this fall. 162 students participated in the TC Commencement Ceremony held last night, Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas. This is a record…
Dr. David Ashby was recently named the 2015 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education award given annually by the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Ashby was presented the award by former colleague Dr. Terrye Stinson, the Blanchard…
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site welcomes every fourth-grade class from the region to visit and learn about the president’s childhood as part of the “Every Kid in a Park” program. All fees associated with transportation will…
Texarkana Arkansas School District is proud to name the Roderick ‘Rod’ Smith, the 2015-16 Distinguished Alumni. Mr. Smith was honored among friends and family on December 17, at the Arkansas High School Red Wall. Born in May 1970, Rod…
Ring in 2016 by being a part of the United We Rock party at Northridge Country Club. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Greater Texarkana. The New Year’s Eve event features two incredible bands, Jawbone as the headliner and One…
Texarkana Independent School District is proud to announce that 49 current students and previous year graduates have earned the designation of AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, AP Scholar with Distinction or National AP Scholar by the College Board in…
City Hall – East Third and Walnut Streets Monday, December 21, 2015 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Invocation given by Director Travis Odom 4. Pledge of Allegiance by Director Travis Odom 5. Comments from the…
On Thanksgiving more than 115 volunteers filed into the Shelter to help prepare and serve hundreds of meals to some of those in our community that joined us for the holiday. Preparation for the holiday began weeks before the actual…
