3+ week, 2+ day ago (57+ words) The historic Municipal Auditorium was the subject of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program's latest "Sandwiching in History" tour on Friday. Arts and Entertainment Editor Karl Richter has been a professional writer and editor for more than 30 years. Since 2013, he has been with the Gazette in various positions, including copy editor, city reporter and digital editor....

3+ week, 2+ day ago (60+ words) United Way of Greater Texarkana President/CEO Mark Bledsoe said the $25,000 donation from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation will impact "a lot of people in the community." ... United Way of Greater Texarkana President/CEO Mark Bledsoe said the $25,000 donation from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation will impact "a lot of people in the community."...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (367+ words) TEXARKANA, Ark. -- A Veteran's Day Parade and Extravaganza will feature family-friendly activities and a concert by country star Tracy Lawrence on Saturday downtown. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Hazel and Broad Street and will go down Broad Street before turning onto Texas Boulevard and then making a right turn onto West Third Street. It will then head north on State Line Avenue toward the post office before making a right turn onto East Fifth Street and ending back on Hazel Street. The parade is only one part of the day's festivities, said Danielle Anderson with Ben's Heart Ministry, one of the event's organizers. The Extravaganza will take place once the parade is over in the field near Crossties at East Broad and Walnut streets. The event will be free to attend and will end at 4 p.m. "It is going to…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) TEXARKANA -- Three downtown businesses on Friday got no-interest loans and incentive grants from local nonprofit Main Street Texarkana. Los Tacos on Stateline restaurant, The Eagle Bourbon and Wine Lounge, and Prodigy Life yoga and wellness studio received a total of $27,000 to stimulate economic development downtown. The money came from Arkansas grant funding and Main Street's new Heart of Downtown revolving loan fund. In September, Main Street announced the revolving loan fund, a pool of money raised locally to fund no-interest loans in support of downtown business projects. Heart of Downtown Loans have a 36-month term at 0% interest. They are designed to bridge the gap between owners' investment and traditional bank financing. Loans up to $10,000 may be requested. Accepted applicants get a $1,000 grant toward the project in addition to the loan. Los Tacos and Prodigy Life each received the full $11,000, while…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) TEXARKANA, Texas -- The Lofts at the Grim has been awarded a 2025 Preservation Texas Honor Award. Vashil Fernandez, planning and community development director, accepted the award for the city of Texarkana, Texas, during the Preservation Texas Honor Award Ceremony on Oct. 30 in San Antonio. The Lofts were selected for the Historic Rehabilitation Award by a jury of preservation professionals and architects from across Texas. Matt Solomon, planning and project management coordinator, submitted the nomination. "This award absolutely underscores the value of preserving and redeveloping downtown buildings," Fernandez said. "Projects like the Grim are more than construction efforts; they are investments in community identity, economic vitality and long-term sustainability." Cohen-Esrey Development and Texarkana Grim Housing Partners began the nearly $43 million project to restore the historic Grim Hotel in late 2019. The first residents moved into the 93-unit building in early October 2024. As of…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (24+ words) In recent years, Texarkana has seen an increase in shops and other businesses that are welcoming to lovers of trading card games, or TCGs....

3+ week, 6+ day ago (27+ words) TEXARKANA, Texas -- Texarkana Museums System has named Ana Willis as executive director. Willis,. who was appointed in October, has a background in marketing/advertising, fundraising and community ......

2+ week, 5+ day ago (179+ words) TEXARKANA, Ark. -- One suspect has been arrested after a commercial burglary at Family Dollar in the 900 block of East Street. The suspect has been identified as Vanderic Ross, 19, according to a news release from the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department. At 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a commercial alarm at the store. Upon arrival, officers observed that the front door of the business had been broken. A suspect was seen running through the store and exited through the back door, according to the news release. The suspect allegedly initiated a foot pursuit into a residential complex and attempted to hide before fleeing again. Officers quickly formed a perimeter around the immediate area and converged upon the last known location of the suspect. Ross was taken into custody without incident, according to the news release. Officers returned to the store and reviewed surveillance…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (23+ words) The Twin Cities will be honoring those who served a bit early this year with a Veterans Day celebration today n Downtown Texarkana....

2+ week, 6+ day ago (18+ words) The city Board of Directors recently approved an ordinance creating a new zoning designation titled Mixed Use Highway....