Community Journalism for the TX·AR·OK·LA Region
A proposed noise ordinance in Miller County has some county citizens wanting to make some noise of their own. A planned prayer event will be held on the courthouse lawns at the next Quorum Court Meeting on March 13. An ordinance proposed by the Quorum Court and currently under review would place noise level restrictions […]
Texarkana, TX- At Monday’s Trustees meeting, TC Board President Kaye Ellison announced her resignation as a TC Trustee. Ellison served on TC’s Board of Trustees in Place 5 for ten years. Dr. Jason Smith, TC President, said Ellison devoted countless hours of gracious service to TC’s faculty, staff, and students and was a vital part of […]
Atlanta ISD’s Director of Human Resources, Laronda Graf, is running for a place on the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board. The Board of Trustees of TRS, the trustee of all plan assets, is responsible for the general administration and operation of TRS and is authorized by law to adopt rules for the administration […]
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will celebrate Women’s History Month with a special “I Am Better Than 1.5” mile run/walk on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. on the UA Hope campus. The public is invited to attend. Kathrine Switzer has long been one of running’s most iconic figures. Her work began accidentally in […]
A forklift certification training class will be held at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Hope campus one Saturday per month from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Technical & Industrial Building, room 160. The first class will be held on March 18. The class is $80 per person and is limited to 15 participants, […]
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is proud to announce that Jarrod Gillespie has been awarded the Honors Scholarship to attend the College. This award is $2,400 per academic year. Gillespie is a graduate of Ashdown High School. He is the nephew of Stacey and Tony Gillespie. Jarrod plans to pursue a degree in Power Plant […]
In the 7th week of the 2023 Regular Session, House members voted on a number of bills impacting employment, education, and elections. This week, the House passed HB1430. This bill reduces the maximum potential unemployment compensation benefits from 4 months to 3 months. This bill also reduces unemployment insurance tax rates for employers. The House also […]
Three archery teams from Atlanta Independent School District qualified for the state tournament on March 23 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas. This is the first time all three teams have qualified. Those qualifying at the elementary level are Tennyson Boyd, Bentley Carter, Carson Durmon, Will Hunt, Ayden James, Gage Kennington, Hannah […]
Texarkana, USA – A new season of Texarkana Twilight Tours begins Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Rose Hill Cemetery! Join the Texarkana Museums System in celebrating Texarkana’s Sesquicentennial by visiting with some of Texarkana’s founders and pioneers. This guided tour includes living history performances at select grave sites. Tickets are $15 each or $10 for […]
The UAHT James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades will offer a bushcraft class on Marcy 24 and 25. The course will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. The course will teach basic survival techniques, including how to […]
