GIN, Ark. — Two people, including a child, were killed Thursday afternoon in a crash on Arkansas Highway 160 near the community of Gin in Lafayette County. According to a preliminary fatal crash report from the Arkansas State Police, the…
October is Health Literacy Month and CHRISTUS Health is encouraging individuals to ask questions, seek clarity and become active participants in their care. Understanding prescriptions, asking questions, and knowing where to go for care is key to a patient’s overall…
Area leaders will have the opportunity to network with peers, receive professional development training, and collaborate with others as part of the 2025 Leadership Summit, hosted by Leadership Texarkana. This 1-day event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4…
More than 85 children in the Texarkana area are currently waiting for a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to stand by their side and be their voice in court. To help meet this urgent need, CASA for Children is…
Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) is proud to announce that Jackson Adams, Samuel Cross, and David Mayo, seniors at Texas High School, have been named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Texas High School Principal Ben Renner…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man who was convicted of kidnapping a 12-year-old Texarkana girl in 1994 and taking her across state lines where he and a co-defendant sexually assaulted her is facing a new charge of failing to register as a sex…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana and the Pleasant Grove Independent School District recently signed a direct admissions pathway for students interested in attending the University. Under the new pathway, graduating Pleasant Grove seniors who meet the automatic qualifications for the University (minimum…
Whether you’re remodeling your home, upgrading your lawn, or launching a new build, TexarkanaContractors.com is making it easier than ever to connect with vetted, dependable professionals across the Texarkana region. Founded by Nick Walker, a lifelong local and Eagle Scout,…
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday the arrest of Michael Letterman for Murder in the First Degree in connection with the 1991 killing of his wife, Billie Jean Letterman. According to Sheriff Wayne Easley, the arrest marks a breakthrough…
In a continued effort to support families facing food insecurity, Westside Church of Christ will host a drive-through food distribution on Saturday, October 18, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at 524 Sowell Lane. The church will distribute 200 food…
Residents of Bowie County, Texas, are now eligible for the Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. The Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship is a program that reduces the tuition rate for University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT)…
The City of Texarkana, Texas, in partnership with the Perot Theatre and TEXAR Federal Credit Union, invites residents to TEXAR’s Concert Series: Local Bands, Brews, and Bites on Saturday, November 1st, from 7:00–9:00 p.m.. This free community event will bring…
4Kids for Families celebrated the grand opening of its new Texarkana office today, October 14, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce. Why that matters? Child Protective Services (CPS) used to manage foster care in Bowie,…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A 69-year old Texarkana man has been charged with evading arrest and criminal mischief following a pursuit last week that ended with a crash through the gate of an area business. Police attempted to pull over Willie Munn at…
Get ready to do the time warp again! The cult classic that defined a generation is back for its 50th Anniversary, and fans are invited to celebrate in style at the Perot Theatre on October 31st with a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show…
