Texarkana News
Aaron Onair Nationwide Gas Strike Event April 15th
This morning, I came across a Facebook event, titled “GAS STRIKE” that nearly a half-million people have signed up to “attend” today.
Benefit Concert-Fall Gathering of Authors
A Benefit Concert is slated for Friday April 6th at the Oaklawn Opry in Texarkana, Texas. The event is too raise money for the annual “Fall Gathering of Authors” St. Jude Charity Event and Book Signing
Texarkana, Police Dept. Texarkana Arkansas Police Awards To Be Presented
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is holding an awards ceremony next Tuesday April 3rd at 2:00pm.
Mimi McDaniel/Townsquare Media Pet of the Week – Annie Needs a Home
March 27, 2012
Annie is a beautiful 3 year old, spayed dog that currently lives at the animal shelter in Texarkana. She is very calm and mild-mannered. Annie is house trained and walks great on a leash.
Annie was adopted recently but the manager of the apartment complex mistook her for a pitt and said she couldn't stay.
Annie is great with kids. The heart-broken man that had to return her to the shelter said that his small child climbed all over Annie and she was great.
dafnecholet, Flickr Council Meeting on Calendar for Tonight
The Texarkana Texas City Council meets tonight beginning at 6pm at City Hall. The Council will consider site plan approval for a restaurant with a drive-thru at 5710 Richmond Road.
John Williams Ross Perot Issues Community Challenge
Texarkana College Alumnus Ross Perot came back home today to lend a helping hand to the fiscally struggling institution and to issue the community a challenge.
The Dallas billionaire who grew up in Texarkana presented the college a check for $1 million dollars
Chris McGrath/Getty Images Free Movies For The Kids and Dog Bathers Needed This Weekend in Texarkana
There are fundraisers, free movies and volunteer opportunities for all ages in Texarkana this week. Help out by grabbing a great meal at one of the fundraising events, send your kids to the movies or send them to the animal shelter to volunteer.
Check out all of the events happening this weekend and in the upcoming weeks.
Reverbnation.com Live Music in Texarkana This Weekend
There is live music in Texarkana all weekend at Fat Jack’s, Shooter’s and Hopkins.
See the full schedule of music below.
Farther Along/Flickr When Is Park Day at Historic Washington State Park?
Historic Washington State Park’s “Park Day” will be held on April 7, 2012. It will be a great day to show your appreciation for this landmark site.
Red River Flooding
March 21, 2012
The Red River is expected to get out of banks over a portion of NE Texas over the next few days. The Red should crest a little above a foot over flood stage near DeKalb at Pecan Point.
Texarkana College Seal Ross Perot to Help Texarkana College
The financial woes of Texarkana College are well known at this point. The termination of the athletic programs has been a hot topic around town.
Now, one of Texarkana’s most notable former resident has taken notice and is about to do something about it
National Weather Service Rain Prediction Raining Cats & Dogs?
Once again the National Weather Service is predicting a deluge of rain to hit the area later today thru Wednesday. Forecasts call for a chance of 6 to 8 inches of rain across a large portion of the Four States Area including Texarkana
