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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…
TPWD offers final steps to prepare for hunting season
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is sharing final steps to help hunters get ready for the upcoming season, from scouting their hunting area to properly caring for and processing harvested game. In the final installment of a three-part hunting…
Westside Church of Christ to host food distribution Saturday
The Westside Church of Christ will distribute food boxes Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 524 Sowell Lane, Texarkana, while supplies last.
Kiwanis Club of Texarkana Presents $5,131.35 Donation to Beds for Kids
The Kiwanis Club of Texarkana presented a donation of $5,131.35 to Beds for Kids, supporting the organization’s continued work to provide beds and essential resources to children in need throughout the Texarkana community. The funds were raised during the 2026…
Downtown LIVE returns Sept. 11 with building tours, local artists
Texarkana, TX-AR — Main Street Texarkana has announced the next Downtown LIVE is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, an evening featuring open house tours of buildings under development, live art, music, shopping and dining. This month’s…
Adult Learners Find a Fresh Start at UA Hope-Texarkana
For adults who are ready for a new career, a promotion, a GED, or the opportunity to complete a degree, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) offers a fresh start close to home. UAHT provides affordable, flexible, and career-focused programs…
Boil Water Notice Rescinded for TWU Customers South of West 15th Street, West of South State Line
Texarkana Water Utilities announced Friday, August 7, 2026, that the boil water notice affecting TWU customers south of West 15th Street and west of South State Line has been rescinded. On August 5, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality…