The Texarkana Sesquicentennial (TXK150) Committee will kick-off public celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Texarkana’s beginnings this weekend with a time capsule opening, live music, food trucks and more. To begin, the committee has worked through the logistics of an…
The class of 2022 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Texarkana campus Licensed Practical Nursing graduates achieved a 100% first attempt pass rate on the NCLEX board exam. *The national average pass rate for all candidates is 67.46%. Jessica Schroader, UAHT LPN…
The National of Student Council (NatStuCo) has recognized the Texas High School student council as a 2023 National Gold Council of Excellence recipient. THS student council has received this prestigious award for 15 consecutive years. The group is recognized for…
Texarkana College is gearing up for another exciting Kids’ College this summer for kids ages 7-12. Students who enroll can participate in a wide range of different classes including Robotics, Karate Kids, Cupcake/Cake Decorating, CSI Kidz, Mad Scientist Fun, Crafty…
The deadline to apply for admission to the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at the University of Arkansas-Hope campus is May 1. Students can apply online at www.uaht.edu. The LPN program is a full-time, 11-month, selective admission program leading to…
The Ranch Commissary Kitchen, the first commissary kitchen in the Texarkana region, is now open providing a collaborative space for local chefs, caterers and other culinary entrepreneurs to thrive. This state-of-the-art facility is a game-changer for local chefs, caterers, and…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will offer evening welding courses on the UA Texarkana campus beginning this fall semester. The courses will lead to a Certificate of Proficiency in Welding. According to BLS.gov, the median annual wage for welders, cutters,…
Leadership Texarkana celebrated local excellence in community leadership at their 14th annual Lunch with Leaders at Texarkana Texas Convention Center, with the awarding of the organization’s Leader Of The Year Award, as well as honoring community leaders through Leadership Texarkana’s…
Texas A&M University-Texarkana will host Helen Brauner, Vice President, Business Development of Lightsource BP for a presentation on green energy on Monday, April 10. Titled “Green Energy- Solar Industry and Solar Farms in East Texas,” the presentation will take place…
Join the Texarkana Museums System in celebrating Texarkana’s Sesquicentennial with a special Living History tour at State Line Cemetery on Saturday, April 8. The tour begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 each or $10 for TMS Members. Tickets must…
The Pleasant Grove Hawks band “Pride in Motion” received 1st Division Ratings from all six judges at the UIL Region IV Concert/Sightreading Evaluation at Gilmer High School Wednesday. The PG band had a great performance. The ratings, combined with their…
The City of Texarkana, TX Bowie County Health Department will host the Annual Health and Wellness Fair at the Texarkana Convention Center on Wednesday, April 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Regional and local vendors such as urgent care…
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) awarded 383 scholarships to single parents for the Spring 2023 semester. Totaling just under $400,000, the scholarships are combined with services, such as mentoring and financial planning. ASPSF’s model creates a support system designed…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana College Relations Department has been selected as the winner of nine educational advertising awards at the 38th Annual Educational Advertising Awards competition in Atlanta, Georgia. The Educational Advertising Awards is the country’s largest educational advertising…
Join Opportunities, Inc.’s Angel Guild for a “Sunday Funday” afternoon of live entertainment with Chace Rains, delicious barbecue provided by Naaman’s Barbeque, beer and wine, plus other drinks (not included with ticket) provided at the open bar at Crossties in…
