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12/08/2025

12/06/2025

🌟 One night. Two states. One unforgettable tradition.
Join us Monday, December 15 for the Main Street Christmas Parade — when Downtown Texarkana shines brighter than ever!
Floats, lights, and holiday magic from Arkansas to Texas. 🎅✨

12/05/2025

🎁💜 Shop With A Que — Tomorrow at 9:30 AM! 💜🎁
Join the Theta Upsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. for their 4th Annual Shop With A Que community service event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Super Walmart in Texarkana, TX!

This special event gives children in need the chance to shop for holiday gifts for themselves and their families — spreading joy during tough economic times. It’s also a chance for these young participants to connect with Omega Psi Phi members in a positive, uplifting environment that celebrates community and care.

They are proud to serve Texarkana and help make the season brighter for local families. 💫

12/05/2025

🚨 HIRING EVENT: FCI TEXARKANA 🚨
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 • 1 PM – 4 PM
Location: Employee Training Center, Texarkana, TX

The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Texarkana is hosting a hiring event and looking to fill multiple positions, including: Correctional Officers, Pharmacist, Medical Officer, Nurse Practitioner, Unit Secretary, and Staff Psychologist.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, FCI Texarkana is committed to strengthening our community by offering rewarding careers in federal service.

💼 Why Consider a Career at FCI Texarkana?

Competitive salary (Correctional Officers: $44,545–$67,712 + shift differential, overtime & holidays), Job security, 401k with 5% matching, Law enforcement retirement in 20–25 years, Excellent federal benefits.

📌 How to Apply:
Visit www.usajobs.gov
for Correctional Officer and other vacancy listings.
Explore all career opportunities at www.bop.gov

📞 Questions?
Human Resources: (903) 838-4587
📧 Email: [email protected]

👉 All interested applicants are invited to attend!

12/05/2025

Man Charged With Assault, Failing To Register As S*x Offender

ASHDOWN, Ark–A convicted s*x offender who had been living in Ashdown while claiming to live in the Texarkana area was recently charged with failing to register after police were called because of an alleged physical assault on his live-in girlfriend’s son. Mario Martez Faucette, 37, came to the ...

12/05/2025

🚁✨ See Texarkana’s Christmas Lights… From the SKY! ✨🚁

Hi everyone! We were asked to help spread the word about a very cool holiday opportunity — Helicopter Flights to see the Christmas lights, starting December 10th from 6:00 PM to approximately 9:00 PM!

📍 Location: Behind Roma Italian Restaurant, Texarkana, AR
💸 Cost: $150 per person
🎄 A truly unique way to experience the magic of the season from above!

To book your flight or ask any questions, just text or call 903-293-7157.

Let the holiday adventures begin! ✨🚁🎅

12/04/2025

🎄🎶✨Christmas at the Perot! ✨🎶🎄
Join the TTexarkana Symphony Orchestrafor a magical afternoon of music, dance, and holiday cheer on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 4 PM at the PPerot Theatre

Enjoy a traditional sing-along, the Celebrity Conductor Competition winner reveal, a visit from Santa, and dazzling performances by: 🎭 Community Ballet of Texarkana 🎭 Curtain Call Productions / Pleasant Grove High School 🎶 Texarkana Regional Chorale.

Celebrate the season with family, friends, and the joy of live performance. Tickets available now at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/68752542/tso-pops-ii-christmas-at-the-perot-texarkana-perot-theatre or call 903-792-4992. 🎟️
Let the music and magic of the holidays begin! 🎁🎶

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12/04/2025

Firefighters are urging residents who support addressing the crisis to contact City Manager David Orr, Mayor Bob Bruggeman, or their city council member to advocate for competitive pay and long-term staffing solutions.

TEXARKANA, Texas — The Texarkana, Texas Firefighters Association is sounding the alarm on what they describe as a deepening hiring and retention crisis—one they say could soon jeopardize public safety if left unresolved. According to the association, the department has fallen to the bottom of th...

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

✨ Ace Shines Bright at the Ace of Clubs House! ✨ The Texarkana Museums System invites the community to a special holiday preview of the Ace of Clubs House on December 4, 2025, from 6–8 PM. Enjoy festive décor by local designers, light bites, beverages, and a first look at the home’s restoration progress. Tickets are $75 and include access to the entire main floor.

Main‑floor tours continue December 5–21 for $20 per guest, offered in 30‑minute time slots on select dates.

Tickets are available online or at the Museum of Regional History, 219 N State Line Ave. For details, call 903‑793‑4831.

Come celebrate the season and be part of preserving Texarkana history. 🎄

The Texarkana Museums System is ushering in the holiday season with a special sensory main‑floor viewing of the historic Ace of Clubs House. The event, titled Ace Shines Bright, invites guests to experience the home’s evolving restoration enhanced by festive décor and creative holiday interpret...

12/04/2025

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will honor graduating students from the Licensed Practical Nursing Program with a special nurse pinning ceremony on Tuesday, December 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hempstead Hall Theater.

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Pictured: Front Row: Megan Hampton; Second row left to right: Evie Harris, Tanya Alvarado; Third Row: Taj Hobson Scroggins, Hale Ward, Michelle Walters; Fourth Row: Tori Bradford, Kalyn LacazeBack; Row left to right: Shatoria Cooks, Mahogany Hoof, Jaycee Eaves

The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana will honor graduating students from the Licensed Practical Nursing Program with a special nurse pinning ceremony on Tuesday, December 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hempstead Hall Theater. The nurse pinning ceremony is a time-honored nursing school tradition. Of...