Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is reminding the public and its customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas to remain vigilant against ongoing scam attempts. Recent reports indicate that individuals posing as utility representatives are demanding immediate payment for services, specifically…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A Texarkana Texas Police Department patrolman arrested Monday evening for crimes including sexual assault of a child involving a 15-year-old girl was released Tuesday after posting a $600,000 bond. Zackary Taylor Gilley, 32, was placed on administrative leave just…
Texarkana Independent School District(TISD) has approved new stipends aimed at supporting and retaining highly qualified educators in key middle school content areas. Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, teachers in 6th and 7th Grade Math, Reading Language Arts (RLA), and…
The City of Texarkana, Texas will receive $382,663 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. As required by federal regulations, CDBG funds must…
Anglers in both Texas and Arkansas will be able to cast their lines without a fishing license this weekend, as both states celebrate Free Fishing Days. In Texas, Free Fishing Day falls on Saturday, June 7, when anyone can fish…
Texas A&M University – Texarkana, in conjunction with the East Texas Writing Project, will present the 35th annual Young Writers’ Workshop (YWW) on the A&M-Texarkana campus July 7-11, 2025. The workshop will take place in the University Center building from…
The City of Texarkana, Texas, in partnership with the Texarkana Historic Landmark Commission and historian and author Gary L. Pinkerton, proudly announces the installation of 10 new signs marking the historic route of Trammel’s Trace, the first road to Texas…
For Arkansas parents looking to further their education or job training, the Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative Program at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) offers valuable support. Designed to assist modest-income parents, this program provides the resources necessary to gain…
On Saturday, May 17, Texarkana Independent School District’s Student Lighthouse Team hosted a powerful community service initiative at Mission Texarkana. The event, which ran from 9:00 a.m. to noon, brought together students, staff, families, and local leaders to serve individuals…
TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested Zackary Gilley, 32, for sexual assault of a child. Gilley, who has been employed as a Texarkana Texas police officer since 2018, was placed on administrative leave just prior to…
School professionals and law enforcement officers from across the region are invited to attend the Teach to Prevent Conference, an in-person training event focused on preventing child abuse and neglect. The conference will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025…
There’s been an arrest made in last month’s murder of 21-year-old Jaylen Betts. Over the weekend, 24-year-old Benjamin Brem was taken into custody in Houston on several Texarkana arrest warrants. Detective Casey Schmidt was able to figure out who was…
Texarkana is set to commemorate Juneteenth with a series of vibrant events organized by The Scholars and Sigmas. From gospel performances to basketball tournaments, the community will have multiple opportunities to honor history and celebrate unity. City-Wide Juneteenth Festival –…
The Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Chamber Economic Development Committee (EDC) have formally adopted resolutions urging Congressional leaders to protect and strengthen Red River Army Depot (RRAD). These resolutions add to the growing number…
The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for summer events for the whole community to enjoy. To kick off the summer season, the Rotary Splash Pad will open on Monday, June 2nd and stay open…
