TXK Catfish & Mudbug Festival Heats Up Downtown Texarkana with Featured Guest “Cooking with Cajun” on April 18th
The annual celebration of Southern seafood is back in Downtown Texarkana — bigger, tastier and open to the whole family.
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Emerging Markets Emerge (again)!
For starters, let’s define what we mean by “emerging markets”. Emerging markets are developing economies (e.g., China, India, Brazil) as opposed to developed economies (e.g., Canada, Japan, the UK). Emerging markets are known for having cheap labor and producing products…
Applications Open for UA Hope-Texarkana’s 11-Month LPN Program
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is accepting applications for its Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program through May 1. Students can apply online at uaht.edu beginning March 1. All applications and required documents must be submitted by May 1, 2026, at…
Texarkana Nurse Accused Of Spending Stroke Victim’s Money At Casino
Texarkana Nurse Accused Of Spending Stroke Victim’s Money At Casino TEXARKANA, Texas–A registered nurse in Texarkana has been charged with afinancial crime and exploitation of a disabled person for allegedly using astroke victim’s bank cards at Oklahoma casinos and allegedly…
Pleasant Grove band students earn perfect marks at regional contest, all 13 advance to state
Thirteen Pleasant Grove band students earned first-division ratings at UIL Region IV, with all 13 qualifying for state in Austin.
Texarkana Funeral Home: Generations of Care Since 1939
For more than 85 years, Texarkana Funeral Home has had the privilege of serving families with compassion, dignity, and unwavering care. Founded in 1939 by Howard Fuqua at 6th and Main Streets, our story is deeply woven into the fabric…
Texarkana Chamber Receives $120,000 Grant to Certify Bowie County Workforce
The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce has received a $120,000 grant from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation to support workforce development efforts in Bowie County. The funding will support the Chamber’s initiative to achieve ACT Work Ready Community Certification for…
Local Contractors Rally to Help Texarkana Woman After Contractor Fraud
A community‑driven renovation effort is underway in Texarkana as local contractors continue working together to help resident Jenn Billingsley, who was taken advantage of by a previous contractor nearly a year ago. Nick Walker of Texarkana Contractors has been assisting…
Texarkana police: two women arrested in $150K payday loan fraud case, three more sought
Texarkana police say two women were arrested in a yearlong fraud probe involving more than $150,000 and 199 victims.
Chris Redfearn Outlines Plan for Accountability, Public Safety, and Stronger County Leadership
With early voting ending on March 2 and Election Day on March 3 approaching, Miller County voters are taking a closer look at the candidates running for County Judge. Chris Redfearn, a longtime Miller County resident and U.S. Army veteran,…
St. James Day School Hosts Open House March 5 for Preschool Through 8th Grade
St. James Day School is inviting families across the Texarkana area to explore its campus during a special come‑and‑go Open House on Wednesday, March 5. The event is designed to give parents an inside look at the school’s warm, nurturing,…
Community Invited to Support Young Exhibitors at Bowie County Project Show
The Bowie County Project Show is taking place today, featuring young exhibitors from across the county. The event showcases projects from local youth participants who have been preparing their exhibits for competition. Organizers are encouraging community members to attend and…
DNA From Lost Vape Helps Crack Dollar General Break-In Case In Hope
HOPE, Ark–DNA recovered from a vape device dropped during an after-hoursbreak-in last fall at a Dollar General store in Hope, Ark., has led to anarrest in a case involving the loss of more than $5,000 in cash and goods. Marcus…
Junior League of Texarkana awards more than $5,000 to local teachers
TEXARKANA, Texas — The Junior League of Texarkana says it awarded more than $5,000 to local teachers through its annual Teacher Take Wing project. “Thank you to everyone who supports the Junior League,” the organization said in a Facebook post.…
Wake Village Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in EZ Mart Wine Theft Cases
WAKE VILLAGE, Texas — The Wake Village Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person shown in a surveillance image in connection with two reported wine theft incidents at EZ Mart. Police said the latest incident is…