Village Floral & Gifts has become a staple to the Texarkana community in the few years they have been in business. Their fine eye for floral arrangements and their collection of Mud Pie, PotHeads Pottery, mixed with their wide inventory…
NEW BOSTON, Texas–Travis Turner was found guilty Friday afternoon by a jury in the August 2021 murder of Jennifer Garrett in Texarkana, Texas. The jury deliberated about 20 minutes before returning a guilty verdict for murder. “She didn’t hold value…
As seen on NBC, CBS, and FOX, illusionist Bill Blagg is coming to the Perot Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. for one night only in a show presented by the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council. Hailed…
NEW BOSTON, Texas–A registered nurse was arrested Monday on felony bribery and drug charges after she was allegedly caught on video passing a package to an inmate in his cell at the Telford Unit in New Boston, according to court…
Seven Texas High School athletes committed to colleges nationwide on National Signing Day. Each athlete signed a letter of intent during ceremonies on Wednesday, February 1, at 9:30 a.m. in the Texas High School Multi-Purpose Facility Practice Field. Athletes signing…
More than 990 students earned a place on Texarkana College’s scholastic honor roll for the Fall 2022 semester by earning high grade point averages (GPA) in college-level semester credit hours. Students on the President’s List earned a 3.8 GPA or…
NEW BOSTON, Texas–Co-workers of a murdered Texarkana woman testified Wednesday that they were shocked to find her lifeless body on a couch five feet from the front door where accused murderer Travis Turner had turned them away less than an…
NEW BOSTON, Texas–A jury of six men and six women began hearing testimony Tuesday afternoon in the case of a man accused of murder in the alleged strangulation killing of his girlfriend. Travis Alston Turner, 29, is accused of strangling…
Texarkana ISD has announced that pay for Bus Drivers is increasing to $25.00 This rate applies to all full-time, part-time, trip, and substitute drivers. In addition, flat rates for trip driving will now be $25.00 for 1-30 miles and $75.00…
Andy McCarter, Assistant Principal of Wake Village Elementary School in Texarkana ISD, has been selected to represent the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) as the Region 8 Educational Service Center (ESC) Outstanding Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year.…
Monjunis Italian Cafe is now open in Texarkana, Ark. The restaurant opened for business at 511 E. 51st St. on Monday, January 30. Monjunis serves traditional Italian food such as Spaghetti and Meatballs, homemade Lasagna, Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo, fresh crisp…
On January 13-14, Redwater High School HOSA students attended the Spring Leadership Conference in Allen, TX. During the Competitive Events portion of the conference, Kaylin Tucker was awarded Third Place in Health Professions for Veterinary Science and Ava Kordsmeier earned…
LITTLE RIVER COUNTY, Arkansas–An Ashdown woman who allegedly claimed she had been sexually assaulted to conceal an affair from her spouse has been charged with filing a false report in Little River County. Melessa Visser, 21, allegedly made the false…
Leadership Texarkana 2022-23 Leadership Frameworks programs include monthly programs on the first Thursday of the month, which are free of charge, hour-long moderated conversations on a variety of topics, relevant to pursuing excellence whether an individual is a member of…
The Texarkana ISD Education Foundation (TISDEF), formerly known as Texarkana Public Schools Foundation, has announced a new mission and focus for the organization. TISDEF will develop community support to expand resources that enrich teaching, inspire learning, and maximize opportunities for…
