The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Mrs. Agnes Tirrito as the recipient of the 2026 Faculty Member of the Year award, recognizing her dedication to students, excellence in teaching, and contributions to both campus and community. Tirrito, who…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Jennifer Cunningham as the recipient of the Spirit of Excellence in Service (Outstanding Staff) Award, recognizing her outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to the campus community. Cunningham, who has served at UAHT…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A former special education teacher with the Pleasant Grove Independent School District has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of an autistic teen. Jeffery Merril Parker, 63, is currently being held…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will hold its 2026 commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m. in Hempstead Hall on the Hope campus. Approximately 414 students are expected to graduate, earning a combined total of 641 degrees and…
The Texarkana Arkansas School District has saved more than $435,000 since 2019 through energy efficiency improvements, redirecting those funds back into educational programs. SWEPCO officials recently presented the district with its latest incentive check of $8,364.58 for ongoing participation in…
Individuals interested in traditional craftsmanship and hands-on learning will have the opportunity to forge their own axe during an upcoming weekend bladesmithing course led by master bladesmith Lin Rhea. The “Forge Your Own Axe” course will take place May 23–24,…
Main Street Texarkana has launched a public survey inviting the community to share how they currently use the historic downtown district and what they hope to see in its future. The survey will help guide future planning, programming, and revitalization…
The City of Texarkana, Texas will dedicate a new historical marker recognizing the Freeman-Custis Red River Expedition of 1806 during a ceremony on Friday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. The marker will be installed in Sheppard Park, across from the…
Throughout the spring season, an assortment of sports happen at once, but one that’s often overlooked is trap shooting. At many ArkLaTex schools, students can practice marksmanship and gun safety through their trap shooting teams, while also creating friendly environments…
Texarkana College and East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) formalized a new academic partnership Wednesday with the signing of a Transfer Agreement Memorandum of Understanding designed to expand educational pathways for students across the region. The signing ceremony was held at…
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has awarded $32,800 in scholarships to 20 single parents in the Texarkana area for the Spring 2026 semester. In Bowie County, Texas, 13 students received $24,400, while seven students in Miller County, Arkansas, were…
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Texarkana man accused of using a stick to strike a woman with muscular dystrophy on the legs is being held in the Bowie County jail with bail set at $200,000. Ronny Briggs, 48, was reportedly living…
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is preparing for its annual food drive on Saturday, May 10th. Letter carriers travel through our community daily, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many, hunger. Each year…
MARATHON, TX – A routine Saturday afternoon patrol ended in a significant arrest after Brewster County Deputies intercepted an alleged human smuggling attempt south of Marathon. Kenneth Earl Williamson, a resident of Texarkana, is now in custody facing multiple felony…
TEXARKANA, AR — The regular meeting of the Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors on Monday night evolved from routine municipal business into a heated exchange regarding community representation and the perceived fairness of local grant funding. Road Repairs and Audit…
