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…
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…
New Boston, TX – Ranchers’ Table, a local nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity, will host its 2nd Annual Roundup Fundraiser on Saturday, November 22, at the New Boston Pavilion in downtown New Boston. The community event will feature a…
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…
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…
This Veterans Day, Hospice of Texarkana will again take to the streets with its annual “Care-A-Van”, a rolling tribute to the men and women who have served our country. On Tuesday, November 11, staff, volunteers, and community partners will visit…
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…
Six nonprofit organizations in the Ark-La-Tex region received grants totaling $305,000 to help improve the health and well-being of their communities. Organizations were selected based on programs that address community health concerns, including chronic disease management, health education, mental health…
For Mandy Sams, serving the homeless isn’t a new calling—it’s woven into her family’s history, their traditions, and even the ground where the Randy Sams Outreach Shelter now stands. After recently joining the shelter’s board of directors, Sams says she…
During the regular meeting of the Texarkana College Board of Trustees held on Monday, October 27, 2025, trustees heard reports highlighting the continued success of the Texarkana College Foundation’s Angel Tree Project and received an update on planned updates for…
October 21, 2025, Texarkana, TX– The Texarkana College Foundation is honored to announce a $75,000 gift from the Wadley Regional Medical Center Auxiliary to support scholarships for students in Texarkana College’s Nursing and Health Science programs, including those pursuing pre-med…
For 29 years, the Randy Sams Outreach Shelter has opened its doors to those with nowhere else to turn, offering hope, healing, and a second chance to individuals experiencing homelessness across the Texarkana region. Founded in 1996 in memory of…
More than 85 children in the Texarkana area are currently waiting for a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to stand by their side and be their voice in court. To help meet this urgent need, CASA for Children is…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana and the Pleasant Grove Independent School District recently signed a direct admissions pathway for students interested in attending the University. Under the new pathway, graduating Pleasant Grove seniors who meet the automatic qualifications for the University (minimum…
