Community Journalism for the TX·AR·OK·LA Region
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 Director, said the success of LPN students at the college is a testament to the high-quality […]
In the final week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed a criminal justice reform bill, a tax cut, and a budget that increases spending in education and public safety. The House passed SB549. This bill will reduce the state’s top income tax rate from 4.9% to 4.7%. It also reduces the corporate income […]
Texarkana, TX- The National of Student Council (NatStuCo) has recognized the Texas High Schoolstudent council as a 2023 National Gold Council of Excellence recipient. THS student council hasreceived this prestigious award for 15 consecutive years. The group is recognized for its exemplaryrecord of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community. […]
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana TRiO Student Success Club opened a “Blessing Box” on the Hope campus today. The community-based project aims to supply food and snacks to those in need. “The Blessing Box will help students and the community with food insecurities and hopefully be a blessing to all families,” said Ruby Lopez, TRiO […]
The City of Washington, Arkansas, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation and Historic Washington State Park, will host the 2nd Annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival on April 21 and 22, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The festival will celebrate James Black, the bladesmith who forged the first Bowie […]
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 Creations, Athletic Games, and more. Kids’ College classes will be held June 5th – 8th with morning […]
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 a Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing. The program prepares students for licensure through the National Council […]
Enrollment for Kids’ College 2023 at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is now open. Kids’ College is a hands-on summer enrichment program for students held on the UAHT campuses. A few exciting classes offered this year include Robotics, Little Leaders Academy, Ozobots, The Secrets of Baking, Beginner Guitar, and more! Kids’ College will also feature […]
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, solderers, and brazers is $47,010. The following courses will be available in the fall semester: The […]
TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana has announced the official opening of the new Center for Financial Literacy and Investment (CFLI). A part of the university’s Better East Texas Initiative, Phase Two, the center was originally funded in 2021 by the 87th Texas Legislature. The center, housed in the university’s Science and Technology building, is […]
