When Bad News is Good News!
On September 24, we finally got a long-awaited rate cut of 25 basis points (one fourth of one percent). That was good news for investors and businesses. The idea is that the rate cut will filter through to lower interest…
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How Social Media is Shaping Public Perceptions of Psychics
Social media is a great tool for connecting with different audiences. Social media networks are not effective without a strategy. Psychics are part of the growing trend, providing engaging content and catering to audience needs. In a world in which…
Two Killed in Smoke-Related Crash on Highway 160 in Lafayette County
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…
CHRISTUS Health: Health Literacy is Key to Better Patient Outcomes
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…
Leadership TXK will Host Summit this Month
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…
CASA for Children Texarkana Hosts “Ghoul’s Night” to Recruit Volunteers for Children in Need
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…
Three Texas High School Seniors Recognized as Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit® Scholarship Program
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…
New Charge For Man Convicted Of 1994 Kidnapping Of 12-Year-Old Texarkana Girl
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 Pleasant Grove ISD Sign Direct Admissions Pathway Agreement
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…
🛠️ TexarkanaContractors.com: Your Trusted Link to Local Pros 🛠️
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,…
Arrest Made in 1991 Miller County Murder
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…
Westside Church of Christ to Host Drive-Through Food Distribution October 18
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…
Big News for Bowie County Residents!
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)…
Local Bands Brews and Bites in Downtown Texarkana November 1st
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…
Foster Care Enters New Era as 4Kids4Families Opens Texarkana Office
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,…