It would be difficult to find one word to describe the current environment at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. There is growth everywhere you turn. Dozens of new academic programs are being developed and added. New facilities are springing to life around…
The community is invited to attend a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26, at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Texarkana, Texas. The event, organized by Texarkana Funeral Homes and Chapelwood Funeral Home, aims to honor the brave men and women…
A car crash can change everything in a split second. Whether it’s a minor bump on Richmond Road or a multi-car mess on I-30, what you know—and how you react—can shape your recovery. Driving in a place like Texas—especially somewhere…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A suspect in the stabbing last month of a Texarkana man is being held in the Bowie County jail with bail at $125,000. Yahir Barboza-Valerio, 22, shoved a blade into the abdomen of a man who stopped his SUV…
The University of Texas at Austin proudly celebrates the accomplishments of more than 9,000 spring 2025 graduates. These undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students have earned their degrees across UT’s 17 current degree-granting colleges and schools. UT Austin celebrated its 142nd…
Forty-one Texarkana area residents who completed the year-long Leadership Texarkana community leadership program were honored by the Leadership Texarkana (LT) organization at the End-of-Year Celebration on May 6 at Crossties Event Center. State Bank was the event’s sponsoring Partner. Through…
Texarkana College’s Health Sciences Division is a cornerstone in developing the region’s healthcare workforce, Dean Courtney Shoalmire emphasized at Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting. The college’s esteemed nursing programs attract students from across the four-state area, drawn to their high…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District is proud to announce that Lea Metcalf-McDonald, Director of Federal Programs, has been named the 2025 Howard Wallace Federal Coordinator of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators (AAFC). The prestigious award was…
When you hear there are tons of job openings, it’s easy to believe opportunities are endless. But does this mean landing a job will be a breeze? Or is there more to the story? This article dives into what a…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) proudly celebrates three distinguished individuals whose dedication has shaped the college and positively impacted students, faculty, and staff. Jessica Schroader, Misty Hughes, and Wendy Jones have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to education, leadership, and community…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Pat Fallon (TX-04), along with Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced the Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2025, a bill which would require the National Cyber Director to submit to Congress a plan to establish an institute within the Federal Government to…
TexAmericas Center, which owns and operates the 3rd-ranked industrial park and is one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States, today announced it will be featured on an upcoming episode of Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid. The Viewpoint…
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC-02) during National Police Week introduced the Strong Communities Act of 2025 to help to recruit additional law enforcement officers to serve their local communities. Specifically, this legislation would…
Texas A&M University–Texarkana’s School of Professional Education and Community Engagement (PECE) is proud to announce Donnie Spriggs as the Spring 2025 recipient of the PECE Community Leadership Excellence Award. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify outstanding community leadership and a…
The City of Texarkana, Texas recently passed a resolution urging Congress and the U.S. Department of Defense to protect and support the Red River Army Depot (RRAD), a cornerstone of both national defense and the regional economy. The move comes…
