Andrew Bell is a general assignments news reporter for the Texarkana Gazette. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana Tech University in Communications, with a concentration in journalism. Andrew lived in Louisiana for 21 years, before becoming a Texarkanian in May 2020. He has a passion for sports, but will write about anything to help keep the public informed.
Districts show teachers some love
School districts in the Texarkana area celebrated their staff in a variety of ways during Teacher Appreciation week, which was from Monday to Friday.
May. 7 2021 @ 9:42pm
TAMU-T commencements this weekend
Texas A&M University-Texarkana will be holding four commencement ceremonies for spring 2021 graduates this weekend, with one Friday evening and three on Saturday.
May. 6 2021 @ 10:58pm
AHS selected for professional learning program
Arkansas High School has been selected by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with Solution Tree, a national professional development provider, to be a part of the fifth cohort of schools for its ongoing program to develop and expand the Professional Learning Communities at Work process across Arkansas.
May. 5 2021 @ 10:06pm
Community college, high school partner on nursing skills program
The University of Arkansas-Cossatot Community College's Continuing Education Department and Ashdown High School have partnered to offer seniors the chance to receive nursing assistant training to prepare for the certified nursing assistant exam after graduation.
May. 5 2021 @ 10:04pm
PGISD Board to consider sign-off, payoff of elementary school building
The Pleasant Grove Independent School District Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve an agenda item to accept the new Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School building and approve the final payment in a special meeting on Thursday afternoon.
May. 4 2021 @ 10:47pm
AHS students selected for Governor's School
Arkansas High School students Summer Barrick, KeeYonece Butler, Rashad Thrower, and Benjamin Tripp Wilson have been selected to attend the 42nd annual Arkansas Governor's School hosted at Arkansas Tech University.
May. 4 2021 @ 10:46pm
Fowler selected as regional assistant principal of year
Zach Fowler, associate principal of Pleasant Grove Middle School, has been selected by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as the Region 8 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year.
May. 4 2021 @ 12:44am
Redwater holds district-wide art show
The high school here held a district-wide art show last week, featuring student artwork from all grade levels.
May. 4 2021 @ 12:39am
UAHT commencement to be held May 11
The 2021 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana commencement ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 in Hempstead Hall on the Hope Campus.
May. 2 2021 @ 11:44pm
A visit from Broadway | Salisha Thomas speaks to L-E theater students
Theater students at Liberty-Eylau High School had the opportunity to ask questions and learn from Broadway actress Salisha Thomas recently, as she spoke to a class about her experiences in show business.
May. 1 2021 @ 10:12pm
Texarkana Taste Test | 'Chopped' competition cooks up winner for TC
Texarkana College's Culinary Arts students wrapped up the final student round of the fifth annual "Chopped" cooking competition Thursday afternoon.
Apr. 30 2021 @ 10:36pm
FUNdraiser Trips back for 2021 with United Way
The United Way of Greater Texarkana's FUNdraiser Trips are back on for 2021 after a one-year hiatus because of worldwide COVID-19 protocols.
Apr. 30 2021 @ 8:21pm
HER | Hooks native wants to wash her hands of children's book
Hooks, Texas, native Sherica Cheek has published her first children's book. It is titled, "Wash Your Hands with Me!"
Apr. 30 2021 @ 4:15pm
State education group names Texas High's Debbie Davis the Assistant Principal of the Year
Debbie Davis, Texas High School assistant principal, has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as the Region 8 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year.
Apr. 29 2021 @ 10:56pm
TC art exhibit features unique student viewpoints
Texarkana College is hosting a student art exhibition in its Humanities Building this week featuring different forms of art from students in various classes.
Apr. 28 2021 @ 11:02pm
Three students receive top One Act Play awards
Three Texas High School theatre students received top individual awards during the Regional UIL One Act Play earlier this month. Junior Maddie Frost (All-Star Cast), junior Jeremy Creek (Honorable Mention All-Star Cast) and sophomore Braylen Garren (Outstanding Tech) all were recognized.
Apr. 28 2021 @ 10:42pm
PG High theater company heads to state One Act Play competition
Students and staff at Pleasant Grove High School gathered Tuesday morning to send off its theater company as it left to head to the state One Act Play competition in Schertz, near San Antonio.
Apr. 27 2021 @ 9:33pm
Bridging the Gaps hosts marketplace Sunday
Bridging the Gaps of Arkansas, a local nonprofit organization, will host its annual Mother's Day Marketplace this Sunday afternoon -- a week in advance -- and provide opportunities for small and at-home businesses to gain exposure.
Apr. 27 2021 @ 8:59pm
Mission Texarkana receives donation from Main Street Texarkana to paint building
TEXARKANA — Main Street Texarkana donated $2,700 to Mission Texarkana on Monday for the painting of Mission's building as part of an effort to improve downtown Texarkana.
Apr. 27 2021 @ 12:47am
TC Board amends budget in reflect construction costs
TEXARKANA, Texas -- The Texarkana College Board of Trustees approved amendments to the Capital Improvement Project budget and heard reports about adding new machinery to the Workforce program in a regular meeting Monday afternoon.
Apr. 27 2021 @ 12:43am