Community Journalism for the TX·AR·OK·LA Region
The Texarkana Fallen Bikers Memorial Wall will host a fundraiser event Saturday, April 22, at the CVS located on Stateline Avenue. The fundraiser will run from 11 am to 3 pm and will offer BBQ sandwich plates for $7. A plate includes a pulled pork sandwich, chips, and a drink. The group will also have […]
A historic property in Texarkana will soon be lost if action is not taken. Texarkana, AR: Demolition by Decay sometimes occurs to historic properties, and it appears to be happing to a historical property right here in Texarkana. Demolition by Decay is a term used when a property is allowed to decay to the point […]
When the House reconvenes on Monday, members will likely be entering the last week of the 2023 Regular Session. Currently, the General Assembly is expected to adjourn on April 7. Before members adjourn, they will be addressing education funding, tax cuts, and amending the Revenue Stabilization Act which prioritizes spending for the next fiscal year. […]
Hope, Ark. – The United Way of Hempstead County will hold its 2nd annual fundraising gala on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Hope Country Club. This year is a combined event by bringing back the United Way Golf Tournament on Friday, October 12, 2023, also at the Hope Country Club. “We really wanted to […]
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, Arkansas– Join the Texarkana Museums System and the Arkansas Archeological Survey (ARAS) at the P. J. Ahern Home on Saturday, March 4 beginning at 10 a.m. for a special Arkansas Archeology Month 2023 event! Guests will learn about different aspects of archeology and there will be archeologists on hand to help you identify and learn about your own artifacts. All booths will […]
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana community education department will offer a series of financial workshops on the Texarkana campus this spring. The four-class series will teach students the “rules of the road” about finances, how to prepare for the unexpected, answer questions about social security, and how to prepare for retirement. Workshops will be held […]
More than 70 bills have been signed into law since the 2023 Regular Session began and several more are now making their way to the Governor’s desk. In the 6th week of the session, the House passed bills addressing mental health access, payment to our county jails, teacher retirement, and voter input on tax measures. […]
In the 4th week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed bills impacting taxes, healthcare, education, and criminal justice. Tax related bills that passed the House this week included HB1026 and HB1143. HB1026 prohibits local governments from enacting an income tax. HB1143 defines “homestead” for purposes of property tax exemption for disabled veterans, surviving spouses, […]
