A Ribbon Cutting ceremony and Open House celebration was held on June 19 at Temple Memorial Pediatric Center.

LifeNet EMTs and Paramedics receive Support from the Texarkana Community during the COVID-19 Response

Greater Texarkana Young Professionals host Facebook Fundraising Competition

The March dinner meeting of the Southwest Trail Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, Texarkana, Arkansas, was held in the home of Chapter President Dr. George English. Members and guests enjoyed a delightful portrayal by Chief Justice Josh Morriss III of a day in the life of President George Washington as he was nearing his final day in office as our first President of the United States of America.

Main Street Texarkana recently spread some encouragement during the Coronavirus pandemic. Signs were made with uplifting quotes, and Executive Director Ina McDowell gave out each sign to a different business around Texarkana. “We circulate among everybody,” mentioned Ina. This was one way to show who was still open during this uncertain time. Check Mark Designs is a business on Broad Street that was very generous in producing these signs for Main Street Texarkana.

From April 26-May 3, Tacos 4 Life encouraged patrons to get creative and participate in a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest.

Opportunities, Inc. RECEIVES $10,000 Check from State Bank.

Another way people have been spreading positivity during this season is by putting teddy bears in their windows for people to see as they drive by. Mary Lynn Patterson is a first grade teacher in Texarkana who saw this trend on social media and thought it was a great idea.

The Coronavirus has unfortunately brought life to a halt, postponing many events and causing many cancellations. But there are still little pieces of sunlight shining through this gloomy time.

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is shining some light during this uncertain time.

On February 16, Run the Line Half Marathon runners and walkers took off down Broad Street on an improved 13.1-mile course through both Cities of Texarkana.

On March 14, the Texarkana Museums System hosted its third annual Gatsby Gala at Silvermoon on Broad.

The Texarkana, Texas, Parks and Recreation Department, along with Texarkana Challenged Outdoorsmen, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and city employees and volunteers hosted the 28th annual Fishing Derby on February 20-21 at Spring Lake Park.

The National League of Junior Cotillions - Texarkana Chapter held its annual Spring Ball on February 22 at Texarkana Convention Center.

On February 25, the Texarkana Regional Chorale performed “Masquerade! An Evening with the Phantom” in the Sacred Heart Parish Center.

The Junior League of Texarkana’s new members hosted a Mardi Gras-themed Bunco fundraiser on February 20 at Silver Star Smokehouse.

On January 25, the Twin City Chapter of Top Teens of America (TTA) held its annual Blue and Silver Ball.

The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Women in Business Conference on March 4 at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center. Special guest speakers were Marlene Creighton from the Hershey Company and Jessica Haas, America’s first female speed painter.

Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) honored George Moore as its 2020 inductee into the TISD Hall of Fame on March 3 during the annual Texas Public Schools Week Community Breakfast.

On March 7, the Ark-La-Tex 100 Club held its third annual Pull for Heroes Sporting Clay Tournament at Rocky Creek Outdoors in Texarkana, Arkansas.