Summer Weekend Gig Guide
Friday: 67 Landing- Dino D and the D Train Band 1923 Banana Club- Stevie Ray & The Deacon Twisted Fork- Carol Miles & Friends Fat Jacks- 1999 The Legacy of Prince La Fogata- Mobetta Band @ 7 to 10pm Hopkins…
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Texarkana College Foundation Announces New Endowed Scholarship In Honor of Retired Music Instructor
The Texarkana College Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of an endowed scholarship in honor of retired music instructor Mary Scott Smith. Smith was a key member of the Texarkana College faculty, teaching piano and music appreciation for many…
Dr. Ross Alexander named sole finalist for President at Texas A&M University-Texarkana
The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System voted unanimously to name Dr. Ross C. Alexander as sole finalist for president of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Alexander served as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the…
AHS Cheerleaders Score Big at NCA Cheer Camp
Arkansas High School Varsity attended National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Cheer Camp at the University of Arkansas – Little Rock. In addition to learning stunts, chants, and other cheerleader skills, NCA founded in 1948, encourages cheerleaders to be leaders on and…
UA Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades Offering Free Bladesmithing Class for Veterans
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades is offering a special “thank you for your service” bladesmithing course for veterans on November 6-10 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The veterans-only class is free…
Wesla Murrah Named TASD Classified Employee of the Year
Wesla Murrah was recently named the TASD Classified Employee of the Year at the District’s Annual End of Year Celebration. Classified (non-certified) employees are vital staff members who play key roles in creating an environment that promotes student achievement, safety,…
Redwater High School Students Earn ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification
Through a partnership with the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce, Redwater High School has 22 students who have earned the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) during the 2022-23 school year. The ACT NCRC is a portable, evidence-based credential…
Phone System Check-up Leads To Contraband Charges For Bowie Jailer
TEXARKANA, Texas–A former Bowie County correctional officer, an inmate and the inmate’s girlfriend are facing felony charges after maintenance work on the phone system allegedly exposed a scheme to bring contraband into the downtown Texarkana jail. Zachary Isbell’s alleged agreement…
Hospice of Texarkana Offering Children’s Grief Day
Hospice of Texarkana is hosting its 23rd annual Good Grief Day, a grief camp for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, on July 14, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Landmark Church Event Center (1601 Mall Drive,…
Texarkana College to Host Community Career Fair on July 13
Texarkana College is excited to announce its upcoming Community Career Fair, which will take place on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 2 PM to 6 PM in the Truman Arnold Student Center Great Room. The event is free, open to…
Free Online Safety Resource for Parents
The Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) will host a free internet safety webinar for parents and caregivers on Thursday, June 22nd from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Children and teens face many risks online, including online solicitation and sextortion. In this…
Joni’s Dance Centre’ Celebrates 40 Years at the Perot Theatre’
Joni’s Dance Centre’ is proud to announce Ms. Joni’s 40th annual dance recital on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 6pm at the historic Perot Theatre’ in downtown Texarkana. This 40th milestone celebration will highlight the dance students of Joni’s Dance…
Food Distribution This Saturday
“Volunteers from Walnut and Westside Churches of Christ and the local community have packed boxes this week for those who need help with food. Please come to Westside Church of Christ, 524 Sowell Ln, this Saturday, June 17, between 9:00…
Portion of Walton Drive closed for emergency maintenance
The City of Texarkana, Texas will be performing emergency maintenance on stormwater facilities along Walton Drive starting Monday, June 12th. This construction is expected to be completed on Friday, June 30th. During this time, there will be road closures and…
Plain White T’s – LIVE IN CONCERT
Hope, Ark. – Hempstead Hall begins its 10-year Anniversary concert series with the Plain White T’s – LIVE IN CONCERT! The performance will take place in the Hempstead Hall theatre on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm. With hits…