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.

The Kiwanis Club of Texarkana held its 62nd annual Kiwanis Pancake Day and KidsK on March 7 in the Truman Arnold Center on the Texarkana College campus.

The Texarkana Home Builders Association held its annual Home & Garden Show on March 14-15 at the Four States Fairgrounds.

The second annual Bouquet of Garden Clubs was held March 13 at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church.

The Alzheimer’s Alliance annual Drawdown and Chili Supper was held February 13 at the Elks Lodge in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Texarkana Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration

Night to Shine Texarkana

The Dapper at Park Place Soft Opening