2+ mon, 2+ week ago (209+ words) Collecting physical media such as CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and vinyl records is a matter of principle for many people concerned about films and music disappearing into the digital cloud. Books belong on that list, too, and it's hard to beat the Friends of the Texarkana Public Library's shop as a place to find some worth keeping. I've rarely left the shop without a book I felt lucky to happen across, and truly affordable prices mean it's usually a stack of four or five. The hunt is part of the fun, especially since donations continually add books to the inventory. Of course, all proceeds benefit the Friends' support of Texarkana Public Library, so customers contribute to the community as they find their next read. The shop at 2024 N. State Line Ave. is open on the second and fourth weekends of each…...

11+ mon, 4+ day ago (124+ words) TEXARKANA, Texas-- Since its debut earlier this year, season three of "The Story of Art in America," the documentary series filmed last year, including in Texarkana, continues to make its impact, and the executive producer is proud of the results. TEXARKANA, Texas-- Since its debut earlier this year, season three of "The Story of Art in America," the documentary series filmed last year, including in Texarkana, continues to make its impact, and the executive producer is proud of the results. - Hope, Arkansas, student, 16, sets record for youngest state Democratic committee rep - LISTEN | First to Know: Tomorrow's News Now - QUEENS: Year 92 of Miss Texarkana Pageant soon to commence - More sidewalks to be built in Texarkana, Texas, next year, according to TxDOT...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago (29+ words) THE GOOD WILL, circulation, accounts receivable, office fixtures and a portion of the mechanical equipment of the Texarkana Press have been purchased by Texarkana Newspapers, Inc., which owns and ......

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (375+ words) TEXARKANA -- The eighth annual Destination Downtown promises food, drinks and music throughout downtown Saturday night. The event, organized by professional networking group LNKTXK, is meant to be a showcase for downtown bars, restaurants and other businesses. General admission and VIP tickets are available for an evening full of live music performances and food and drink specials. Destination Downtown "was created to spotlight the incredible businesses, culture and community that make our downtown so special," according to LNKTXK. VIP -- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Eagle, 116 E. Broad St. Drink specials, catering by Joe's Italian Bistro, music by Rich Walker and shuttle service to additional event stops provided by Southern Comfort Shuttle. Main Street -- 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Early check-in with tastes from Pecan Point, Emmie P's, The Stained Page and Caf" Lucille with a general admission or VIP ticket. Music by Michael Rhodes & The Jive Band on…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago (105+ words) TEXARKANA, Ark.-- Clients at a local nonprofit Texarkana Resources for the Disabled have created their first cookbook. "A Cookbook for All" is a 60-page book filled with appetizers, entrees and ... TEXARKANA, Ark.-- Clients at a local nonprofit Texarkana Resources for the Disabled have created their first cookbook. "A Cookbook for All" is a 60-page book filled with appetizers, entrees and dessert recipes. - Texarkana Resources for the Disabled clients create cookbook - LISTEN | First to Know: Tomorrow's News Now - Former TISD school chief placed on leave at South Texas district he now leads - Texarkana Winds to perform Christmas concert Saturday at Central Mall...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) TEXARKANA, Texas -- Potential City Council candidates have two weeks left to apply for a spot on the November ballot. Ward 4 Member Christie Page and Ward 6 Member Jay Davis are serving terms that expire at the end of the year. Candidates for either seat must meet legal requirements and return an application to the city secretary's office by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18. To qualify for the ballot and serve, a City Council candidate must be: " a resident of Texarkana, Texas, for at least a year before the election, " a resident of the relevant ward for at least six months before the election, " qualified to vote in the city, " a taxpayer in the city, " not employed by city government. Page has represented Ward 4 since August 2017, and Davis has represented Ward 6 since February 2020. The election is scheduled for Nov. 4 at City Hall. If neither Page…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago (361+ words) Jan. 23, 1920 -- The contract for the new hotel to be erected on the Offenhauser park lots by the directors of the Texarkana Hotel company was let last night by the directors of the company to Ralp P. Taylor, of Texarkana, and work will be started within a week. Texarkana at 150 | Contract let for Texarkana's new hotel; Work to be started within week Jan. 23, 1920 -- The contract for the new hotel to be erected on the Offenhauser park lots by the directors of the Texarkana Hotel company was let last night by the directors of the company to Ralp P. Taylor, of Texarkana, and work will be started within a week. The actual letting of the contract and assurance of immediate commencement of the construction of the building marks the culmination of long and determined efforts on the part of leading citizens of Texarkana and…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago (112+ words) TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Main Street Texarkana Director Ina McDowell, center left, presents a grant check to Melissa Fuller, owner of The Eagle Bourbon and Wine Lounge at 116 E. Broad St., the historic Ragland Cigar Store building. TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Main Street Texarkana Director Ina McDowell, center left, presents a grant check to Melissa Fuller, owner of The Eagle Bourbon and Wine Lounge at 116 E. Broad St., the historic Ragland Cigar Store building. The grant is to assist in ongoing efforts to restore the building. In attendance were Main Street Texarkana Board Members Kathy Boyles, Dr. Brian Matthews, April Jones, Jason Williams, Rashinda Hampton, Phillip Mobley, Virginia Trammell, Justin Scurlock and Davis McDaniel....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (175+ words) TEXARKANA, Ark. -- A new diner has opened in Texarkana, offering residents a new place for home-cooked food. Country Caf" Diner recently opened at 3200 N. State Line Ave., in the former Reggie's Burger building. The idea for the owner, Uriel Sanchez, and his family to open the caf" was to bring something different to the Texarkana area. "Our style of food is more homemade and more original," Sanchez said. "We wanted to bring our kitchen and make it into a restaurant." Country Caf" Diner is the family's second location, with one in Mount Pleasant and the other soon to open in Longview, Texas. The menu features breakfast and lunch items, including sandwiches, salads, pancakes, steaks, and more, and breakfast and lunch are served all day. "I was really impressed because they have like five kinds of eggs benedicts and they have this…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (111+ words) TEXARKANA, Texas -- A new gifts and personalized goods store has made its debut in the Twin Cities with a ribbon cutting. TEXARKANA, Texas -- A new gifts and personalized goods store has made its debut in the Twin Cities with a ribbon cutting. Give Me 3, which originally started in Bossier City, Louisiana, opened its second location in a shopping strip on Summerhill Road in November. - Texarkana organization Burning Butterfly to host vison board and wellness event - New gift and personalization store opens in Texarkana - Who is Tony Buzbee, the lawyer suing Jay-Z as part of civil cases against Sean 'Diddy' Combs? - LISTEN | First to Know: Tomorrow's News Now...