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TASD receives a $100,000 grant to support literacy The school district here will address literacy challenges with a $99,500 subgrant it received from the Arkansas Department of Education. by Andrew Bell Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 1:30am

Exotic visitor | Wilson the water buffalo a common sight downtown Wilson, a 1,500-pound water buffalo, gets a few double takes when he's out on the town. by Lori Dunn Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 1:26am

Road Work TxDOT Atlanta District For Nov. 29 Dec. 5 Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 11:10pm

On the Beat Police and fire calls received Thursday. Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 11:08pm

Molding craftsman pauses retirement for Grim job A master of the craft of historic plaster restoration is putting his retirement on hold to repair and replace the ornamental moldings in the Hotel Grim. by Karl Richter Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 10:44pm

Christmas light park shares holiday sparkle Now open to share that holiday sparkle and spirit, Season of Lights will provide a Christmas light show and entertainment for the next month. by Aaron Brand Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 10:27pm

Giving Thanks | Two groups serve Thanksgiving meal The Texarkana community cares for its own. Two downtown organizations provided a Thanksgiving meal for those in need, as well as the general public, on Thursday. by Junius Stone Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:29am

Progress continues on former bank building The former Texarkana National Bank building's brick facade is coming into view, showing off the building's original, historic features. Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:26am

TAMU-T offers free mental health awareness series Two local agencies are providing a free online mini-series on mental health next month. by Andrew Bell Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 12:25am

On the Beat Law enforcement and emergency dispatches from Wednesday. Published Nov. 26 2020 @ 7:35pm

Local sheriff's Office partners with county schools to help children in need this Christmas The Miller County Sheriff's Office is helping some families in the community this holiday season. by Lori Dunn Published Nov. 26 2020 @ 7:34pm

TxDOT gives residents chance to create messages encouraging safe driving The Texas Department of Transportation is giving citizens a chance to create messages for digital message boards to encourage safe driving. Published Nov. 26 2020 @ 7:32pm

Together Again | Texas High class ring finds its way back home after 54 years Tuesday was a special day for Texas High school grad Charlie Cole. He was finally reunited with his Class of 1966 ring for the first time in more than five decades. by Andrew Bell Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 8:29pm

Free care packages delivered to seniors | Nonprofit still collecting nonperishable items A project benefiting senior citizens that kicked off in March with the beginning of COVID-19 is still going strong in the holiday season. by Lori Dunn Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 8:26pm

Man arrested on burglary charge in Miller County A Miller County man has been arrested after a home was burglarized Monday near Genoa, Arkansas. Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 8:24pm

Delis stay busy in advance of holiday Local delis usually are busy this time of year, and the ongoing pandemic only increased the need for their services. by Junius Stone Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 8:23pm

This is Turkey Week! | Arkansans should be especially thankful for it This is Arkansas Turkey Week as proclaimed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. by Junius Stone Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 8:21pm

Take a Twilight Tour on Saturday evening Texarkana Museums System is hosting a a twilight walking tour of downtown Texarkana at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The guided tour will focus on historic State Line Avenue in the Original City District and end with refreshments at the Museum of Regional History. Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 6:24pm

On the Beat Police and fire calls received Tuesday Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 6:21pm

TASD partners to help students re-engage Helping students overcome academic challenges amid the pandemic is the goal of a program Texarkana Arkansas School District is offering. Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 6:19pm

Crossties Extension | Former railroad office to become meeting space Crossties Performance and Event Venue, located in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas, near Front Street Festival Plaza, has crews working to provide more space for various functions. by Junius Stone Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 11:45pm

COVID-19 issues close De Queen Elementary De Queen Elementary School will be closed to on-site instruction through Dec. 4 because of COVID-19 related issues among support personnel, according to De Queen Public School District. by Andrew Bell Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 11:42pm

Veteran Gazette journalist Georgia Daily remembered for her honesty and wit When we first met, I never dreamed that one day I would write her obituary. by James Presley | Special to the Gazette Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 11:40pm