The census tract containing TexAmericas Center has been designated a federal Opportunity Zone within the State of Texas which should lead to economic revitalization for the region. “We are excited what the Opportunity Zone designation means for TexAmericas Center as…
Ms. Juanita I. Harris was recently named the Texarkana Arkansas School District Teacher of the Year. Ms. Harris is a 1st grade teacher at Union da Vinci Magnet School. Ms. Harris is a class of 2006 graduate of Arkansas High…
A crash in Miller County, Ark., that took the life of a Mineral Springs, Ark., woman during the holiday season last year has resulted in the arrest of a Texarkana, Texas, man. Ralph Vernon Hendrix, 62, was allegedly twice the…
On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, Texarkana Arkansas School District Board of Directors held a special meeting to sign a contract to purchase 30 acres of land to build a new middle school facility. The property is located between Jefferson Avenue…
Texarkana, Texas City Council approved site plans for two new restaurants at Tuesday night’s council meeting. The two new restaurants are Tacos 4 Life and Newk’s Eatery. They will be located inside South Cowhorn Creek Loop at Mall Drive and…
Westgate Car Wash is closing their doors for good soon. According to a post on their Facebook page Friday, June 1 will be their final day. Westgate Car Wash is located at 3501 Summerhill Rd.
Tylesha Ross is an optimist and a philanthropist, providing a vision and solutions when others only seem to acknowledge problems. A native of Texarkana, her heart resides in her community, in her roots. After leaving home to pursue her education,…
This summer marks the second year Texas A&M University-Texarkana is participating in a Texas A&M University System initiative to provide immersive study abroad experiences at Hacienda Santa Clara, a 340-acre study and research center just outside of San Miguel de…
The Texarkana Twins defeated the Victoria Generals 9-5 in front of a loud crowd at George Dobson Field. The Twins hit their first two home runs of the season and completed a strong 3-1 record for the homestand. The Twins…
Taco Tico will be returning to Texarkana soon. According to Kim Gill, she is brining the restaurant back and planning on opening in September. According to a post on Facebook the restaurant will be located on Texas Boulevard.
A man has been Indicted for murder in the 2013 death of his fiancee. According to a Bowie County Sheriff’s Office press release On September 9, 2013 at approximately 2 a.m. they were notified of a fire at a house…
There is a not-so-hidden gem in Texarkana, Texas, at 5610 Richmond Road, called XLR8, Xcelerate Atheltix. The full sports performance training focuses on speed, agility, strength and conditioning for athletes and those wishing to shape up. Dave Welch, Director of…
A DeQueen, Ark., man was ordered to remain in custody Thursday at the end of a detention hearing before a federal judge in Texarkana. Randy Terrell Hayes, 31, was arrested in August 2017 on a federal criminal complaint accusing him…
Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman shot her boyfriend early Thursday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office press release, around 5:29 a.m. a 911 call was received from a distraught female saying she was being assaulted by…
Over 80 pounds of prescription medication was collected from an April drug take back event. On Saturday, April 28th,2018 the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, Miller County Sheriff Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Miller County Prosecutor’s Office participated in…
