Arson Charges Filed In Vacant Building Fire, Men Claim They Were Cold TEXARKANA, Texas–A pair of reportedly unhomed men have been charged with arson in connection with a fire they claim to have started in a vacant building to keep…
The Council on Regional Health Education has made a donation to Texas A&M University-Texarkana to establish an endowed nursing scholarship. Council Board President Bob Bruggeman and Board member The Honorable Ted Capeheart presented the donation to TAMUT President Dr. Ross…
The Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday that 17 baseball and softball tournaments are scheduled at the Swanger Sports Complex beginning later this month. Tournament organizations scheduled to compete at Swanger include BASE, USSSA, BATT, NCS, and 2D…
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – A routine diamond search turned historic when two friends discovered a 6.03-carat yellow diamond during a TikTok livestream at Crater of Diamonds State Park on January 25. Jack Pearadin, 35, of Nashville, Arkansas, and Michael Schumacher, 43,…
Two Texas High School seniors have been awarded a $1,000 national grant and are using the funds to develop student leaders across Texarkana ISD. Griffin White and Sanders Wiggins received a National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Student Service…
TEXARKANA, Texas–Bail has been set at $500,000 for a woman facing charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child in Bowie County for alleged sexual misconduct with a 7-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy. Brandy Kay Attaway, 47, of Maud,…
A Texarkana resident has made a significant contribution to support healthcare education in the region. Thomas Allen Jones donated $70,000 to the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation on Tuesday to establish the Pioneer Families of South Arkansas Endowed Scholarship. The…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) concluded its first day of hearings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with a pivotal vote regarding the professional standing of a former local K-9 officer. The Commission…
TexAmericas Center welcomed a delegation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for a two-day visit to its Texarkana campus Feb. 2-3, reinforcing the economic partnership between Texas and Tokyo. The visit was conducted under the Texas-Tokyo Statement of Mutual Cooperation, signed…
Fifteen students from the Texarkana area have earned placement on the University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List for the Fall 2025 semester, the university’s highest academic honor for undergraduates. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, students must achieve a perfect 4.0…
It is with great joy and gratitude to God that the Trinity Christian Schools Board of Directors announces the appointment of Mrs. Amy Klar as the next Head of School at TCS. Mrs. Klar brings an exceptional blend of expertise,…
Josh Bray, a conservative Republican candidate for the Texas House, is centering his 2026 campaign on protecting Northeast Texas land and water, strengthening the region’s economy, and defending the values he says define rural communities. A businessman, rancher, and longtime…
DEKALB, Texas–A man accused of sexually abusing a young girl from the ageof 5 to the age of 11 is facing a charge of continuous sexual abuse of achild in Bowie County. Jim “Jimmy” Maurice Ceal, 60, is currently free…
The Digital Academy of Texas has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education, becoming the seventh school in Texarkana Independent School District to earn the prestigious designation. The certification recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional success…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is highlighting its career and technical education programs during National Career and Technical Education Month this February, offering pathways to high-demand jobs in technology, construction, and energy sectors. As employers nationwide struggle to find skilled…
