Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) is inviting families of new incoming Pre-K through 5th-grade students to attend the district’s “Now Boarding” New Student Enrollment Fair on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Texas High…
TEXARKANA, Ark–An Arkansas circuit judge has dismissed a felony theft case against a Texarkana, Ark., pawnshop owner accused of accepting property he knew was stolen, saying a state law concerning dealers of secondhand goods prohibits the charge. William “Bill” Duffer,…
Lynn McDowell and Christopher Redfearn will face each other in a Republican runoff election for Miller County Judge after McDowell fell just short of the majority needed to win outright in the primary. McDowell led a six-candidate field with 49.65%…
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at helping rural water utilities upgrade aging infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity protections. The Futureproofing Local Operations for Water Systems (FLOWS) Act of 2026 would establish a…
Two long‑standing Texarkana nonprofits—Texarkana Resources and Runnin’ WJ Ranch—are joining forces once again for the 2nd Annual Pork on a Fork Fundraiser, set for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Ramage Farms. Organizers are currently seeking sponsorships and auction item donations,…
TEXARKANA, Texas–The mother of a 15-year-old girl has accused Texarkana police supervisors of ignoring “red flags” from a patrol officer who has been criminally charged with multiple felonies for alleged sexual abuse that occurred during youth Explorer’s Program ride-alongs, in…
The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department will host a Spring Community Yard Sale and Electronic Recycling event on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spring Lake Park. The event will feature vendors selling…
Communities Unlimited is offering affordable home repair loans to homeowners in 30 Arkansas counties as spring and summer approach. The Home Repair Loan Program provides financing of up to $3,500 with a two-year term, 10% APR, and affordable monthly payments.…
Main Street Texarkana will present three rounds of financial assistance to downtown businesses and the city on Wednesday, March 4, totaling $26,000 in investments. The presentations begin at 10:00 a.m. with Main Street awarding $11,000 to Southern Grace Baby Boutique…
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will no longer be able to purchase candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star Cards beginning April 1, 2026. The new restrictions prohibit…
A Texarkana, Texas couple is being held on $200,000 bail each after allegedly abandoning 14 cats and kittens without food or water in a duplex, resulting in the deaths of all the animals. Coty Nipper, 40, and Rebecca Cummings, 37,…
In only its third year, Arkansas High School’s wrestling team has already built a historic record. Under the leadership of Coach Todd Crumb, the program made headlines last year when Addison Girley became the overall Girls’ State Champion. This season,…
Historic Washington State Park will host its 58th Annual Jonquil Festival on Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The spring festival will feature thousands of blooming jonquils along with craft vendors, live entertainment, activities and…
TEXARKANA, Ark. — In an effort to breathe new life into the downtown entertainment district, the Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors voted Monday evening to significantly reduce rental fees for the Front Street Festival Plaza. The move comes after city…
CASA of Northeast Texas and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center will host “Over the Edge,” a rappelling fundraiser on April 18 at 300 Olive Street in downtown Texarkana. The event will run from noon to 5 p.m. and invites community…
