The City of Texarkana, Texas Fire Department (TTFD) will begin replacing ten outdoor warning sirens this week as part of a major update to the city’s severe weather alert system. In March, the City Council approved the replacement of ten…
The 12th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Dash is set to take place this Thanksgiving morning at Spring Lake Park, bringing together hundreds of community members of all ages for a morning of fitness, fun, and…
The City of Texarkana, Texas Planning and Community Development Department is thrilled to announce that The Lofts at the Grim has been awarded a 2025 Preservation Texas Honor Award. This prestigious recognition from Preservation Texas, the statewide nonprofit dedicated to…
CASA of Texarkana and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center (TCAC) invite the community to join them for a Holiday Open House on Tuesday, December 2nd from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at 1201 Main Street, Texarkana, TX 75503. This special event offers an…
Main Street Texarkana invites the community to celebrate the start of the holiday season at the 41st Annual Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade scheduled for Monday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. Historic downtown Texarkana will come alive with marching bands,…
Express Employment Professionals is kicking off its 10th Annual Toy Drive, marking a decade of bringing holiday cheer to children throughout the Ark-La-Tex. Since the event began, the generosity of our community has helped us donate more than 15,000 toys…
The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra brings Back to the Future In Concert to the historic Perot Theatre this Saturday, Nov. 22, offering audiences a chance to watch the iconic film with its full musical score performed live and in sync by…
On Thursday, November 13, Texarkana College welcomed Texas Workforce Commissioner Brent Connett for the official presentation of a $805,992 Skills Development Fund grant, marking a major investment in workforce training for employees at Graphic Packaging International’s Texarkana Mill. The check…
This Thanksgiving season, LifeShare Blood Center is giving thanks to its lifesaving donors. From November 22–26, every donor who gives blood, platelets, or plasma at LifeShare will receive a free long-sleeve tee and a $15 voucher toward the purchase of…
In a continued effort to support local families facing food insecurity, Westside Church of Christ will host a drive-through food distribution on Saturday, November 15, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at 524 Sowell Lane, Texarkana, AR. The church will provide…
With the ongoing government shutdown and SNAP benefits being paused, there’s a larger call for help from lower-income families at this time of year than ever before. To combat this, schools have already started showing their holiday spirit of giving…
Every year on November 8, colleges and universities across the country recognize National First-Generation College Celebration Day, a moment to honor the grit, determination, and achievements of students who are the first in their families to attend college. These students…
This November, HealthCARE Express is turning its Texarkana clinics into collection points for kindness. From now until November 30, all Texarkana-area HealthCARE Express locations will host a Cozy Winter Supply Drive to support the Randy Sams Shelter and help those…
Earlier this month, the Texas Best Smokehouse travel center at Exit 218 in Nash, Texas, reopened under new management—and the celebration was one for the books. Locals turned out in droves to enjoy free food, carnival games, and family-friendly fun…
The 9th Annual Bark At The Park will take place on Saturday, November 1st, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Kylee Sullivan Dog Park located inside Spring Lake Park, just off the Mall Drive entrance. Dogs and cats…
