A new era begins at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana today as Dr. Christine Holt begins her role as the new chancellor of the College. Holt comes to UAHT from the University of Missouri System, where she served as Chief…
Road Runner is upping its commitment to “Fuel Good, One Gallon at a Time” with a new community-driven competition in Texarkana. Beginning Monday, August 23, Arkansas High School, Liberty-Eylau High School, Pleasant Grove High School and Texas High School supporters…
An upcoming feature film, Untitled Caddo Lake Film, is looking to cast locals from East Texas, Shreveport, and other areas surrounding Caddo Lake. The film is produced by Academy Award winning director, M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs, Old,…
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing & Historic Trades was recently contacted by Rose Hodges of Canadian, Oklahoma, about possibly allowing her husband, Steve Hodges, to tour the bladesmithing school. Steve took up bladesmithing as a…
Historic Washington State Park announces the final performance of its annual summer Music in the Park concert series with the theme “Proud to be an American” on Saturday, August 21 at 7:30pm. Concert is FREE and will be on the…
The City of Texarkana, Texas was recently awarded $500,000 in EPA Revolving Loan Fund Supplemental Funding for additional clean up and reuse of Brownfield sites located in Texarkana, Texas. The grant is part of $11.6 million in supplemental funding EPA…
Officials from Texas A&M University-Texarkana and Texarkana College met for a joint press conference on Friday, August 13th, to discuss scholarships for Texarkana College graduates with an Associate Degree in Nursing to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree…
Last night the school board of LEISD met to discuss several issues at hand concerning the district’s citizens, including whether or not to put the $30.2 million bond election to a vote on the November 2nd elections. The vote was…
The Liberty-Eylau Independent School District has hired Carl Brewer as its Police Chief for the 2021-2022 school year. Brewer brings over two decades of Law Enforcement experience to LEISD. “My code of ethics are trust, loyalty and character,” Brewer Said.…
Harbor House is hosting an Overdose Awareness and Prevention Event Saturday, August 21, 8am-11am, at First Baptist Church, Fusion Center, 3015 Moores Ln. This event is to raise awareness and provide resources to the community. To register for free Narcan…
Anna Hornsby has been named the recipient of the 2021 Heroes for Children Award given by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). This is a prestigious award given to only 15 awardees statewide for outstanding services and support given…
Habitat for Humanity Texarkana was awarded 2021 Affiliate of the Year at Habitat for Humanity Texas’ Lone Star Summit! “The team in Texarkana always shows true leadership and vision,” shared Amy Ledbetter Parham, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Texas. …
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will offer a fast-track phlebotomy course on the Hope campus this fall. The course will be held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. August 23 to September 20. “UAHT has been approached…
Robbin Bass, director of business retention and expansion for the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce has recently completed the Year 1 Class of the 35th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas on August 6, 2021. …
Texarkana Independent School District has swept the slate with TISD teachers, Tara Droske and Robin Hilton, being chosen as the Region VIII Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year, respectively. They will now be part of a group of 40…
