By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2023 Most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers removed the rule from Texas code. Texas is one of…
The Texarkana Arts and Historic District recently published an economic impact study to measure the growth of the downtown Arts & Historic District over the last seven years, and its impact on Texarkana’s economy overall. The study shows significant growth…
The T.L.L. Temple Foundation (TLLTF) and the Texas Pioneer Foundation recently awarded a five-year $1,137,835 grant to Texas A&M University – Texarkana (TAMUT) to work on building a teacher pipeline to help address the teacher shortage, a high concern shared…
The following Arkansas High School students were nominated and accepted to attend Arkansas Boys State: Justin Canida Bryce Jones Garrett Pendergraft Mikel Watson Arkansas Boys State is an immersive program in civics education designed for high school juniors. Since 1940,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, in cooperation with East Arkansas Community College, recently donated and delivered supplies to tornado victims in Wynne, Arkansas. Among those from UAHT who helped deliver aid were staff members Dr. Christine Holt, Reginald Lambert, and…
Redwater Independent School District has named their campus and district Teachers of the Year. Campus Teachers of the Year are: Terri Frazier from Redwater Elementary School. She currently serves as a 2nd Grade Reading Teacher. Frazier is in her 35th…
Arkansas High School students Sadie Coleman, Oliver Gholson, and Chrinasia Solomon have been selected to attend the 43rd Annual Arkansas Governor’s School (AGS) hosted at Arkansas Tech University. Selection for Governor’s School is based on a combination of ability and…
TexAmericas Center, which owns and operates the 5th top ranked industrial park and one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States, announced today it has launched its Qualified Sites Program (QSP) that is intended to improve on…
The Liberty-Eylau Independent School district has named Michael Jones as the next principal for Liberty-Eylau Middle School. Jones has been in education for the past 13 years, with 8 of those years spent at Liberty-Eylau ISD. He has served as…
North Heights Community School was one of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1.5 million…
This morning, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System and emergency department were recognized by Angel One Transport from Arkansas Children’s Hospital. CHRISTUS was recognized as “Facility of the Month” for March 2023. AWARD DESCRIPTION “The award was presented to denote medical…
Greetings from the Crater of Diamonds State Park! Every year, thousands of travelers from all over the world visit this world-famous park. On one special day each year, we host a celebration of those who come in search of diamonds.…
TEXARKANA, Ark.–A man who allegedly told a federal court security officer that he was going to kill him earlier this year has been charged with lying about his criminal history on a federal firearms application. David Earl Kemp, 59, allegedly…
The Sportsplex is excited to announce its highly anticipated “Play by the Pool” summer event series, offering a wide range of engaging activities exclusively for Sportsplex members. This summer, families and individuals can enjoy a series of unforgettable experiences by…
The Historic Washington Foundation (HWF) will sell at auction a number of items currently stored in the town’s Livery Stable. Even though the items are stored at Washington, the auction will take place in the Art Barn at Hope’s Fair…
