A homebuyer training course is being offered in Texarkana, Ark., this weekend.

The educational seminar will cover financial and credit issues, and credit counseling will be available.

The seminar is being offered by the Texarkana, Ark., Housing and Community Development Department, and will be conducted by housing counselor Frances Miles-Newsome.

First-time homebuyers can complete this course required by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority and learn about bonds and grants that cover closing costs on a home purchase.

The seminar will be 9 ...