Local bands dedicate talent to help rebuild Mount Pleasant Venue
Several local bands dedicated their musical talent on Saturday to benefit the restoration and rebuilding of a Mount Pleasant, Texas bowling alley venue that recently sustained significant fire damage.
Read full storyPress releases, news features prove valuable tools for boosting business
TEXARKANA, Texas – Press releases and news features are valuable tools in helping a business establish credibility, reach new audiences and generate leads. Media outlets can help by establishing a reputation as well as the trustworthiness of a business. If there is enough knowledge of your business in mainstream news media, people are less fearful of trying out its new services or products.
Read full storyThe Cake House was rocking it at their grand opening Saturday
It has been said, "If you're gonna break your diet or New Year's resolution, it better be on something really great." And so I did just that at The Cake House which was rocking their grand opening Saturday morning with people laughing, smiling, and dancing to Sgt.B's DJ-style record-spinning, while waiting for their sweet treats.
Read full storyHealthcare Express hosts Fall Market benefiting Texarkana CASA
TEXARKANA, Texas – Healthcare Express in Texarkana hosts a Fall Market on Sunday benefiting CASA at the Silvermoon on Broad. Guests stopping by for the free event to shop local were offered complimentary margaritas and a chance to buy a raffle ticket for an opportunity to win a basket full of gift cards and goods from the market’s vendors.
Read full storyCornhole tournament benefits Temple Memorial Pediatric Center
TEXARKANA, Ark. – The third annual Cornhole Tournament benefiting the Temple Memorial Pediatric Center took off without a hitch Sunday afternoon at the Crossties Venue in Texarkana, Ark.
Read full storyFree conference featuring discussion of the opioid crisis
An open invitation to the free Opioid Symposium 2022 is being offered in Texarkana to anyone interested in learning more about the opioid crisis. This informative conference will give attendees the opportunity to examine today's issues involving the opioid crisis in our homes, communities and nation.
Read full storyMonkeypox gaining ground in the state of Texas
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency on Saturday. In the wake of that announcement, health officials say while monkeypox cases continue to rise in the U.S., the supply of vaccines is beginning to succumb to the demand.
Read full storySTEM camp prepares students with career readiness
The Liberty Eylau I.S.D. in Texarkana Texas invested in a two-week STEM enrichment and education camp for their 3rd through 8th-grade students. Most people have likely heard the term STEM, and not of the garden variety.
Read full storyFood pantries in the ArkLaTex for those in need
We all know with inflation comes rising grocery prices. These days, it can be hard to put a meal on the table. With that said, here is a list of some food pantries in the ArkLaTex area for those in need:
Read full storyFourth of July flagged as the day of the year for most missing pets
More pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year.Timfly. Of all holidays celebrated in the United States, Independence Day has been identified as the one where most pets go missing.
Read full storyArkansas mobilizes Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over for July 4 holiday
The state of Arkansas has announced it will be participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign for impaired driving awareness from June 29 through July 4, 2022. The Arkansas State Police is enforcing the mobilization over Independence Day weekend with the goal of preventing drunk driving incidents during the celebratory holiday.
Read full storyThe Daddy Daughter Dance hosted by Mission Texarkana kicks off Father’s Day weekend
Daddies with their daughters at the CrosstiesImage source: Tracy Gladney. The Fourth Annual Daddy Daughter Dance hosted by Mission Texarkana proved to be a special start to Father’s Day weekend on Friday at the Crossties venue in Texarkana, Ark.
Read full storySatisfaction the International Rolling Stones Tribute Show rocked the Perot Theatre Friday in Texarkana
Satisfaction Stones Tribute Showrollingstonesshow.com. Satisfaction at the Perot TheatreImage source: Tracy Gladney. “Satisfaction” the international tribute to the World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band brought the house down at the Perot Theatre with some of the Rolling Stones’ greatest hits on Friday night in Texarkana, Texas.
Read full storyFree K.I.D.S. day camp for children with diabetes
30th Annual Free K.I.D.S. camp for children with diabetesTexarkana Central. The 30th Annual K.I.D.S. Day Camp for children with diabetes will be held at Camp Karlton Kemp in Texarkana, Ark. this year from June 20 through June 24.
Read full storyFather’s Day weekend activities to enjoy with Dad in the Texarkana area
Father’s Day and its weekend give us a chance to celebrate Dad. Here are some ideas in the Texarkana and surrounding area offering enjoyable ways to spend time with Dad this weekend.
Read full storyThe Annual Talimena Bike Rally for St. Jude Hospital attracted the largest number of bikers yet
TEXARKANA, Ark. – As the Talimena Rally Cruisin’ for St. Jude rolled into its second day on Friday in Texarkana, Ark., Neil Jones, event coordinator and founder reported this was the largest rally they have hosted in 10 years.
Read full story4-H O-Rama youth participating at the Texarkana, Ark. Recreation Center move on to district competition
TEXARKANA, Ark. – Despite rainy weather, a decent turnout of youth competitors participated in the 4-H O-Rama on Tuesday at the Texarkana, Ark. Rec Center. Miller County 4-H O-Rama agent McKenzie Rigdon was there organizing her first 4-H event.
Read full storyEmpower Texarkana Homeless Resource Day equipped many with vital resources
TEXARKANA, Ark. – The locals attending Sunday’s Homeless Resource Day at the Crossties Venue were given helpful knowledge, tools and significant resources. The Texarkana Homeless Coalition hosted the event where selfless volunteers offered their time to help various businesses, nonprofits and government agencies.
Read full storyClay’s Golf & Guitars fundraiser for Haven Homes in Texarkana, Texas is a success
TEXARKANA. Texas – Haven Homes of Texarkana received a generous donation Saturday night from across the ArkLaTex community. Clay’s Golf & Guitars presented Haven Homes with a check totaling $190,000 at the grand finale of the fundraiser featuring Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute Band at the Northridge Country Club.
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