The Texarkana community filled Crossties last Thursday night as more than 200 attendees came together in support of Randy Sams Outreach Shelter during its annual 2 Pianos Downtown fundraiser. The evening delivered not only music and celebration, but a powerful…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana College Relations Department earned three gold awards at the 41st Annual Educational Advertising Awards held in Atlanta, Georgia. The Educational Advertising Awards is the largest competition of its kind in the country. This year, more…
Texarkana Funeral Home is honored to recognize a remarkable achievement for Eddie Hawkins, Jr., who is being inducted into the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor is reserved for individuals in the funeral profession who have…
An 18-year-old Hope man is facing capital murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in February. Cordarianis Kenarel Hampton turned himself in shortly after the shooting of Rodney Richardson Jr. on the afternoon of Feb.…
At SWEPCO, energy isn’t just what flows through our lines – it’s what powers our communities. That belief came to life on Wednesday, April 15, when SWEPCO teams partnered with Harvest Texarkana and the Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) –…
Family Medical Group of Texarkana is pleased to announce that Dr. Andrew LeGrand, DO, will join the practice beginning July 6, 2026, at the clinic’s 4105 N. Kings Highway location. The clinic is now accepting appointment bookings for patients seeking…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A local man has been charged with two counts of child endangerment in connection with a crash last month that began as a dispute involving family members at a yard sale in Texarkana. Aniceto Salais Martinez, 50, is being…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Texarkana man was sentenced to a decade in federal prison this week for possessing a sizable cache of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. Kenneth Deantrious Collins appeared for sentencing on Wednesday before U.S. District Judge…
Texarkana Funeral Home is inviting local families to an evening of meaningful conversation, good food, and practical guidance at Roma Italian Restaurant. This special dinner event offers a relaxed, welcoming setting where guests can learn how thoughtful preplanning can bring…
Richard Markeil “Lucky” Henson, one of two men convicted in the 2003 robbery and killing of three employees at the Texarkana Outback Steakhouse, has been denied parole. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles cited the brutality of the crime…
Bridging The Gaps of Arkansas will host the Regional Substance Misuse Prevention, Mental Health Awareness & Digital Wellness Summit on April 28–29, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Dr, Texarkana, AR 71854. This two-day…
The Westside Church of Christ at 524 Sowell Ln, Texarkana will have a food distribution on Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 to 10:30. They give one box per family and welcome both Ark. and Texas residents. They have a little…
Bail At Half Million For Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 9-Year-Old TEXARKANA, Texas–A New Boston man is being held in the Bowie County jailwith bail set at $500,000 in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a9-year-old girl. Alex Bloyd,…
Texas High School proudly celebrated the achievements of six outstanding student-athletes during the school’s Spring Signing Day ceremony held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The event marked an exciting milestone as these athletes signed their letters of intent to continue…
Hospice of Texarkana will participate in East Texas Giving Day from 6 a.m. to midnight on Tuesday, April 28. This one-day community-wide event gives donors an opportunity to double their donation thanks to a generous anonymous donor who has committed…
