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Texarkana, Arkansas planners approve new subdivision and a College Hill convenience store
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (707+ words) A long-vacant commercial building in College Hill could become the neighborhood's only convenience store after the Texarkana, Arkansas, Planning Commission approved a rezoning request Tuesday night. The commission voted 6-0 to rezone 1617 Dudley, at the corner of Ferguson Street, from low-density…...
Southern Arkansas University Launches New Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management for Fall 2026
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (205+ words) The program is designed to serve both traditional undergraduate students interested in public safety or government service and working professionals in fire service, law enforcement, EMS, healthcare, or the military seeking advancement into command, administrative, or policy leadership roles. Military…...
Who Runs the City of Texarkana, Arkansas?
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (488+ words) A plain-language guide to Texarkana, Arkansas city government " the Board of Directors, the City Manager, who holds power and how to take part. A plain-language guide to Texarkana, Arkansas city government " who holds power, what each office actually does, and…...
Arkansas State Police chief urges fleeing suspects to think of the children after Camden pursuit ends in crash
1+ week, 1+ day ago (440+ words) Arkansas State Police Col. Mike Hagar is calling on parents and caregivers to put the safety of children first and pull over for law enforcement, following a string of recent pursuits in which suspects fled with kids in their vehicles....
Texarkana, Arkansas board approves $29. 4 million bond issue for streets and drainage
1+ week, 4+ day ago (625+ words) TXK Today The Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors approved a $29. 41 million bond issue Tuesday night to pay for voter-approved street and drainage work, signed off on a new $675, 000 fire pumper and worked through a long list of constituent complaints " including…...
A&P funding dominates Texarkana, Ark. board meeting; commission commits to hear previously denied applicants
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1000+ words) TEXARKANA, Ark. " Although Advertising and Promotion Commission funding was not on Monday night's Texarkana, Arkansas Board of Directors agenda, it consumed the first hour of the meeting after Assistant Mayor Ulysses Brewer opened with a prepared statement acknowledging the funding…...
AFDA Hall of Fame Welcomes Eddie Hawkins, Jr. for 48 Years of Dedicated Service
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (164+ words) Texarkana Funeral Home is honored to recognize a remarkable achievement for Eddie Hawkins, Jr. , who is being inducted into the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor [] Texarkana Funeral Home is honored to recognize a remarkable achievement…...
What Draft Kings" Launch in Arkansas Means for the Texas Side of Town
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (524+ words) Texarkana residents on the Arkansas side of the state line got something new last month. Draft Kings and Fan Duel both launched full sports betting operations in Arkansas on March 20, following licenses granted by the Arkansas Racing Commission on February…...
Forging History: 5th Annual James Black's Bowie Heritage Festival Returns to Washington, Arkansas April 24-25, 2026
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (348+ words) The City of Washington, Arkansas, in partnership with Buck's Maintenance Service Inc. , the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation, Arkansas's Great Southwest, and Historic Washington State Park, will host the 5th Annual James Black's Bowie Heritage Festival on April 2425, 2026, from 9: 00 a. m. to 5: 00 p. m. The…...