The City of Texarkana, Texas, in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Department and the Texarkana Soccer Association, is proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly upgraded Grady T. Wallace Soccer Complex on Saturday, April…
For motivated high school students, dual credit and concurrent credit courses at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana can be a game-changer. These programs allow students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time, giving them a…
A busy agenda and vocal community participation marked Monday evening’s Texarkana, Arkansas City Council meeting, where topics ranged from traffic safety and neighborhood livability to controversial zoning changes. The meeting opened with citizen recognition and community pride, including remarks from…
A man who barricaded himself during a tense standoff with police peacefully surrendered after about two hours on Thursday and was taken into custody without further incident. The incident began when police say there were called the a home on…
Texas A&M University held a press conference on April 17, 2025, to announce a new partnership between Allied Milk Producers and the university’s athletic department. The event, held in the Lois & Cary Patterson Student Center, formally kicked off the…
Texarkana’s implementation of license plate reader cameras has proven to be an effective tool in law enforcement over the past 18 months. With around 20 cameras strategically placed around the city since June 2023, local authorities have achieved notable successes,…
The excitement was palpable on Thursday evening, April 17th, as the Texarkana Repertory Company (Tex*Rep) unveiled its highly anticipated 34th season. The Annual Season Reveal Party, held at the historic Silvermoon on Broad, brought together theatre enthusiasts, supporters, and community…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A man who bilked about $412,000 from a Texarkana construction company while performing contract work and as an employee pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to wire fraud. Dezmann Joseph Rice pleaded guilty to one of six counts of…
Texarkana ISD proudly announces that Waggoner Creek Elementary has been officially certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education—an elite recognition awarded to schools that demonstrate exceptional outcomes in leadership, culture, and academic achievement. This prestigious designation…
Westside Church of Christ, located at 524 Sowell Ln, Texarkana, is hosting a food distribution event on Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Each family will receive one box of food, and the event is open to…
The Farmers Bank Foundation recently held its 5th annual Distinguished Speaker Series event to raise money for scholarships to A&M-Texarkana. This year’s event, held on April 10th inside the Texarkana, Texas Convention Center, featured former professional athlete, football analyst, and…
TEXARKANA, Texas–A federal inmate was sentenced to more than eight additional years in prison Wednesday for having his wife bring him methamphetamine hidden in a condom. Jimmy Barrientos, 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert Schroeder III during a…
In a bold move toward improving public health and reducing healthcare costs, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has unveiled her Arkansas Food Stamp Reform Plan. The proposal targets the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and advocating for changes that promote healthier…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System will host Stations of the Cross for the community at 11 a.m. on Good Friday, April 18, at Sisters’ Park on the CHRISTUS St. Michael campus in Texarkana. “We would love for community members of…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana and the Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District recently signed a direct admissions pathway for students interested in attending the university. Under the new pathway graduating LKISD seniors who meet the automatic qualifications for the university (minimum 2.75…
