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MIller County Primary Elections
CONTESTED County Judge Roy John McNatt (R), incumbent Cathy Hardin Harrison (R), Miller County tax collector County Tax Collector Laura Bates (R), deputy Miller County tax collector Tommy Crank (R), serving on Fouke City Council Ward 4 Place 1 County Tax Assessor Nancy Herron (R), chief deputy Miller County tax assessor Daniel Lewis (R) County Sheriff Jackie Runion (R) incumbent Ron Stovall (R), retired Justice of the Peace, District 2 Al Davis (D), KTEV-TV owner/ operator Laney J. Harris (D),…
Find out more »Community Healthcore to host Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day event
What: Children and families throughout the community are invited to a free event to raise awareness about mental health and trauma. This year’s theme is Flight to Freedom: Help and Hope after Trauma. A multitude of child-serving agencies will have booths to give out information to parents about services in our community. We will also have treats, games, prizes, and lots of fun activities and giveaways for the children and youth. When: Date: May 24, 2018 Time: 4:00PM – 6:00PM…
Find out more »Applications for Grades 1-5 at Morriss Elementary School Now Being Accepted
The Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School is now accepting applications for students entering Grades 1-5. Applications are available for download at www.txkisd.net or at the TISD Central Office, 4241 Summerhill Road. Completed applications must be submitted no later than Friday, May 25 in person or via postal mail to 4241 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, Texas 75503. An acknowledgement receipt will be given at the time of submission. Proof of residency (current photo id or driver’s license…
Find out more »TISD Tiger Athletics to Offer Summer Sports Camps for Area Youth
The Texarkana Independent School District Tiger Athletic Department will host nine upcoming sports camps for area youth. Softball Summer Camp will be held on Tuesday through Thursday, May 29 - 31 for incoming 1st through 9th grade students. Camp will be held at the THS Softball Field from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. Cost is $50 per participant and includes a complimentary camp t-shirt. Camp highlights include emphasis on fundamentals, individual instruction and a positive learning…
Find out more »Tinkerfest 2018
The tinkering returns to Downtown Texarkana courtesy of Discovery Place Interactive Museum and presenting sponsor Ledwell Machinery on Saturday, June 2nd from 10 am until 4 pm. "After last year's success, we have eagerly been waiting for the opportunity to present our 2nd Annual TinkerTown. We've added new hands-on, make and take activities and 'tinkerers' to the mix and we look forward to having an even better response than last year!", said Board President, Velvet Cool. DownTown TinkerTown is a…
Find out more »W. Temple Webber Cancer Center to Present Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
The W. Temple Webber Cancer Center at CHRISTUS St. Michael is celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day by recognizing and supporting cancer patients and those who care for them during a Cancer Survivors Day Celebration at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in the CHRISTUS St. Michael Dining Atrium and Courtyard, at 2600 St. Michael Drive in Texarkana. “This event is a wonderful way for a community that shares a special bond to come together in celebration of everything they…
Find out more »W. Temple Webber Cancer Center to Present Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
The W. Temple Webber Cancer Center at CHRISTUS St. Michael is celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day by recognizing and supporting cancer patients and those who care for them during a Cancer Survivors Day Celebration at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in the CHRISTUS St. Michael Dining Atrium and Courtyard, at 2600 St. Michael Drive in Texarkana. “This event is a wonderful way for a community that shares a special bond to come together in celebration of everything they…
Find out more »Summer Stemology Camps Available from TISD
Texarkana Independent School District will offer twelve Summer STEMology camps for incoming students in Kindergarten through 9th Grade. Participants will enjoy exploring fun and educational subjects while learning an assortment of skills. From Science to Technology and Engineering to Math – there is something for everyone. A limited number of spots are available for each camp and early registration is encouraged. Registration is available online at www.txkisd.net. For more information on Summer STEMology @ TISD, contact: Jennell Ingram, Coordinator…
Find out more »The University of Arkansas at Hope will host ACT Prep workshops
The University of Arkansas at Hope will host ACT Prep workshops for high school students on both the UA-Texarkana and UA-Hope campuses this summer. The workshop in Texarkana will be June 4th and 5th from 1-5 pm, and the workshop in Hope will be June 6th and 7th from 8 am-noon. This workshop will offer focused, discipline-specific skills in all four ACT areas: Reading, English, Math, and Science Reasoning. The cost for the workshop is $40, and 50% scholarships…
Find out more »A&M-Texarkana to Host Advanced Placement Summer Institutes
Texas A&M University-Texarkana will host its first ever Advanced Placement Summer Institutes this summer on the Bringle Lake Campus. The workshops, geared towards high school teachers, are scheduled for June 26-29 and July 17-20. Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Institutes provide teachers with at least 30 hours of pedagogical and content-rich training designed to strengthen how they teach AP courses. College Board-endorsed consultants guide the participants through a number of College Board resources, including course outlines, content-related handouts, student samples, scoring…
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