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Join the Junior League of Texarkana’s 37th Annual Mistletoe Market Fundraiser, “Night at the Nutcracker”

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The Junior League of Texarkana, Inc. (JLT) invites the community to kick off the holiday season with a weekend of shopping, special events, and giving back at the 37th annual Mistletoe Market. Held from November 22-24, 2024, at the Holiday…

Texarkana, Arkansas Police Investigating Weekend Shooting

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On, November 18th, 2024, officers from the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department received multiple 911 calls regarding gunshots in the area of Vernal and Bramble St. Upon officers’ arrival, officers located numerous spent cartridge cases on…

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2024 Santa Store Press Release

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Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc. is gearing up for its 2024 Santa Store Christmas program which provides its clients the opportunity to Christmas shop for their children. DVP will fill the store with new, unwrapped, age-appropriate toys…

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TISD Student Received Texas Country Music Awards Artist Scholarship

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Texarkana Independent School District (ISD) student Anthony Price, was honored with the TCMA Artist Scholarship at the 2024 Texas Country Music Awards, held on November 10, 2024, at the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth. This…

Two Texarkana Women Accused In Childrens’ Alleged Beatings

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TEXARKANA, Texas–Two women have been charged with felonies in Bowie County for allegedly beating their roommate’s three children – ages 12, 7 and 4 years – for failing to satisfactorily complete chores, including moving a couch, moving…

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Francine Darden Benton

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On the morning of Friday, November 8, 2024, the angel of silence came into the room of Francine Darden Benton, gently releasing the sweet spirit of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. Her passing,…

Friday, Nov 15

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CHRISTUS St. Michael Earns Highest Ratings for Hospital, Patient Safety

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CHRISTUS Health hospitals in Texarkana and Atlanta have earned the top rating for health care safety from the Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization that assigns grades to U.S. hospitals based on their ability to prevent medical…

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Westside Church of Christ is Giving Out Boxes of Food this Saturday at 9 a.m.

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Westside Church of Christ, 524 Sowell Ln, Texarkana, will be giving out boxes of food on Saturday., Nov. 16, from 9:00 until 10:30. This month’s box will have staples such as oatmeal, Macaroni and cheese, rice, pinto beans, spaghetti…

Thursday, Nov 14

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Elder Johnny Lee Nard

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Elder Johnny Lee Nard was born March 6, 1951, in Texarkana, Arkansas to the late Robert Nard Sr. and Pearl Hopkins. God said his work here on earth was done. God said come unto me and rest, God closed his eyes and sealed his lips and God’s…

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Ranchers’ Table to Host 1st Annual Roundup Fundraiser

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A local food insecurity non-profit is pleased to announce they will be hosting their first annual fundraiser, the Ranchers’ Table Roundup, on November 23 at the New Boston Pavilion in downtown New Boston, Texas. The event will run from 11…

Wednesday, Nov 13

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TexAmericas Center Announces New Cell Tower, Increased Internet Capabilities

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TexAmericas Center, a premier 12,000-acre Texas industrial park, today announced the addition of a new cell tower on its 765-acre Central Campus. The new cell tower significantly increases internet capabilities and communications services,…

Three THS Athletes Chosen as THSCA Academic All-State Recipients

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The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) has selected three Texas High School athletes as 2024-25 Academic All-State Recipients. Max Likins was named to the 1st Team in Cross Country, Carlyn Clack was selected to the 2nd Team in…

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A&M-Texarkana and Texarkana Chamber of Commerce Form New Academic Partnership

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Texas A&M University-Texarkana and Texarkana, USA Chamber of Commerce have entered a new academic partnership that will allow Chamber employees as well as the employees of Chamber members to take courses at the university with reduced…

A&M-Texarkana Veterans Services Center Wins 2024 Texas Veterans Commission’s Education Excellence Gold Award

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The Veterans Services Center at Texas A&M University-Texarkana was recently awarded the 2024 Texas Veterans Commission’s Education Excellence Recognition Award for the third consecutive year. The award is presented to colleges and…

Monday, Nov 11

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Apply Now For UA Hope-Texarkana Foundation Scholarships

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The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation provides over 125 privately funded scholarships to UAHT students in all areas of study. The deadline to apply for Foundation scholarships is Monday, March 17, 2025. To apply, visit https…

Sex Offender On Probation Facing New Charges Involving Texarkana Girl

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TEXARKANA, Texas–A man currently serving a 10-year term of felony probation in Miller County, Ark., for sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy was arrested last week after being caught in a car with a nude 13-year-old girl in Texarkana, Texas.…

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Man Gets Life Without Parole For Capital Murder In 2021 Gang-Related Shooting

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TEXARKANA, Ark–A Memphis, Tennessee, man with alleged ties to the Texarkana-based gang Loyalty Cash Business was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole by a jury in Miller County this week.…

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Roxanne Hamilton

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Roxanne Hamilton, age 64, of Wake Village, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Reunion Plaza Senior Care. Born on February 20, 1960, in Cherry Point, North Carolina to Bill and Phyllis Herron, Roxanne was a beloved mother,…

Linda Gail Walz

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Linda Gail Walz, 80, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2024. Mrs. Walz was born on September 18, 1944, in Texarkana, Texas, to Leatrice and John Lee. Before the decline of her health, Linda was an avid reader and enjoyed…

Marilyn Langley

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Some people come into your life and touch your soul from the very beginning. They may impact you with their generosity, their tenacious spirit, their hard-core dedication to their beliefs, their adorable quirks or the way they love with…

Margaret Braley

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Margaret Braley, 78, of Wake Village, Texas passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born on August 19, 1946, in Naples, Texas to Imogene Raney (“Granny”) where she grew up with her…

Belinda Fern Collier

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Belinda Fern Collier, age 68, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. She was born in Dallas, TX, on February 3, 1956, to Edward Daniel Stuart and Laura Jane Young, and was adopted at birth by W.F. and Bernice Owen. She grew up in…

Coy Towry Reed

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After a life filled with joy in the LORD, in family and in friends, Coy Towry Reed, a former resident of Texarkana, passed away gently on November 1, 2024. Born in Wickes, Arkansas, March 7, 1932, Coy grew up in Texarkana and graduated…

Lynda F. Stewart Poore

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Lynda F. Stewart Poore, age 84, of Texarkana, TX, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1940, in Texarkana, AR, to Frank and Gertrude Stewart. Mrs. Poore dedicated 39 years of her life to the legal…

Friday, Nov 8

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Couple Charged In One Child’s Death Accused Of Abusing Three More

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TEXARKANA, Texas–A man facing a capital murder charge in the death of his 5-year-old stepson and his wife – who is also accused in the child’s death – were charged Tuesday for the alleged abuse of the boy’s three younger sisters. Terry Don…

Hospice of Texarkana – Serving Those Who Served: Providing Serious Illness Care to Veterans

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November 11 is Veterans Day, and Hospice of Texarkana is recognizing this day by honoring those who served our country and now face a serious illness, as well as all our other community’s Veterans. In recognition of Veterans Day, Hospice…

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Unwind and Align: Your Path to Peaceful Yoga Poses and Melodic Moments

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Join the good folks at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana for a transformative experience in their Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Meditation Course on November 18 & 19 at 6 PM at Hempstead Hall. This two-day journey is designed to…

Thursday, Nov 7

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Teen Accused Of Threatening School Shooting In Maud Arrested

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MAUD, Texas–A 17-year-old was arrested by Maud Independent School District police for allegedly threatening a school shooting, according to court records filed Thursday. Samual Cline came to the attention of a police officer working on a…

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Redwater Dragon Band Claims Third Place at UIL 3A State Marching Band Contest

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The Redwater Dragon Band claims a bronze medal in state finals with a phenomenal performance. The Dragon Band has had an exceptional season, culminating in an impressive third-place finish at the UIL 3A State Marching Band contest in San…

Wednesday, Nov 6

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40th Annual Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade Applications Available Now

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Main Street Texarkana announced today that applications for the 40th Annual Christmas Parade are available now at www.mainstreettexarkana.org. This year’s parade is scheduled for Monday, December 2nd at 7 p.m. and the theme is “Christmas…