An unexpected diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer last year for Shuntrece Epps and subsequent treatment including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy instilled a new desire to enjoy life’s firsts, such as floating the river or flying to Hawaii to celebrate her…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana has received funding for Phase 3 of its Better East Texas Initiative (BET3) from the 88th Texas Legislature. The Legislature allocated $4.9 million to bring much needed academic offerings and outreach programs to the region. BET 3…
Texarkana College is hosting a Community Career Fair on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 2 PM to 6 PM on the TC campus in the Truman Arnold Student Center Great Room. The event is free, open to the public, and…
TEXARKANA, Texas–One of two inmates accused of escaping from the Bi-State jail in the wee hours of Friday morning was being held on an escape charge related to a Bowie County jail breakout last year that ended with another inmate…
The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System on Thursday named Dr. Ross C. Alexander as the new president of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Alexander most recently served as provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at the…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will hold a Conversational Spanish course on August 7 and 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hope campus. This course is designed to help students build a foundation in the Spanish language. The…
“Join us for a water safety event that’s fun for the whole family. LifeNet and Signature Care ER will be hosting a water safety event on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at Spring Lake Park Splash Pad from 11-1. Come enjoy…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana man was arrested last month for allegedly sending revealing photos of his former girlfriend to her father, brother and sister. Carl Luis Yahn Jr., 43, is currently free on a $15,000 bond set for him following his…
Hopkins Icehouse in Downtown Texarkana is having a Block Party to raise money for Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc. The Ladies Takeover EDM Night starts at 6 p.m. Saturday in front of Hopkins. It will be moved inside in the event…
HandsOn Texarkana, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community, is urgently seeking compassionate volunteers for its Senior Transportation Program. This critical initiative aims to provide essential transportation services to seniors in need, ensuring they can access things like…
Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU) will begin a temporary change to the method of disinfecting our drinking water beginning July 3 and lasting about 6-8 weeks. The water will remain safe to drink throughout the process. TWU normally uses chloramine, a…
Hospice of Texarkana is pleased to announce they will be hosting a charity lemonade stand to benefit the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Several of their staff employees’ children have been motivated by their selfless healthcare providing parents to help others. Collectively…
Friday: 67 Landing- Alex & Liv 1923 Banana Club- The Smitty G Experienc Fat Jacks- Jordan Shepherd Hopkins Icehouse- Jackson James Debut Redbone Magic Brewing- Hampton Fontenot La Fogata- Blackstrap @ 7 to 10pm Saturday: 67 Landing- Hailey Wright &…
NEW BOSTON, Texas–A former Cornerstone Nursing Center caretaker was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday for slapping an 87-year-old dementia patient as she laid in bed last year. Sharee Shantrell Bryant, 49, was convicted of injury to an elderly…
TexAmericas Center is pleased to announce it has earned recognition as the No. 3 best industrial park in the U.S. by Business Facilities’ 19th Rankings Report. When asked why TexAmericas Center advanced two positions in this year’s rankings, staff at…
