Assistant City Editor at the Gazette
Silence and labor are the entry to Order of the Arrow
A gathering of Scouts began Friday evening as inductees into the Order of the Arrow arrived for the Spring Arrowee. It is an experience designed to initiate them into a society within the Boy Scouts of America ranks in which entry is first by invitation rather than merit and tasks alone. Tasks are involved, but first, a scout must attract the attention of the Order of the Arrow and receive an invite to enter. Then comes the Ordeal.
May. 7 2021 @ 8:39pm
Moon Smoke and Gift offers novelty items
The plaza at the corner of New Boston and Summerhill roads has a new store.
May. 7 2021 @ 8:35pm
Vinyl Warehouse back in Summerhill Square
Vinyl Warehouse of Texarkana, Texas, has moved to a new space in Summerhill Square, just across from Julie's Deli. This is not the first time this specialty store that caters to vinyl crafters and hobbyists has moved.
May. 6 2021 @ 11:45pm
Conservative firebrand Jan Morgan addresses Bowie County Patriots
Introducing herself to a meeting of Bowie County Patriots as well as fellow compatriots from across the state line, the Arkansas conservative and media personality Jan Morgan lined up a series of arguments and issues as to why the seat of U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-Arkansas) should be vacated and why she should take it.
May. 6 2021 @ 11:42pm
Welcome Center on I-30 gears up for a busy season
In an events sponsored by U.S. Travel, the welcome centers of the State of Arkansas have scheduled a series of celebrations to welcome travelers upon Arkansas roads, letting them know about the attractions of the state and how those looking for adventure, relaxation or something to do can find it in the Natural State.
May. 5 2021 @ 11:09pm
Texarkana Cooper Tire spins out new tire | CEO also talks merger with Goodyear
The Cooper Tire plant here, along with the one in Findlay, Ohio, is now manufacturing the Discoverer Rugged Trek tire, according to company representative James A. Megan.
May. 4 2021 @ 10:44pm
Local business expands during pandemic shutdown
TEXARKANA, Texas — When it comes down to any store, even a thrift store or flea market, much of it is presentation.
May. 3 2021 @ 12:51am
Busy as bees: Texas-side farmers market opens
The long-awaited farmers market season on the Texas side officially opened Saturday.
May. 1 2021 @ 10:12pm
More merchants, more people | Wine festival the biggest yet
A beautiful Saturday brought approximately 15,000-plus wine, foodies and festival fans to Spring Lake Park for the sixth Texarkana Twice As Fine Wine Festival.
May. 1 2021 @ 10:10pm
Lasagna Love Wants You | Cooking came out of crisis
Lasagna Love originated with "mom blogger" Rhiannon Menn, in response to hearing about families having food struggles when the pandemic struck.
Apr. 30 2021 @ 8:17pm
Crossties officially opens | Downtown venue gets credit for being 'game-changer'
Crossties, an event venue on Broad Street, officially opened Thursday with an afternoon commemoration downtown -- though in practical terms it has been doing business in one form or fashion for months.
Apr. 29 2021 @ 10:57pm
Artist discusses passion during Texarkana stop
James Hayes comes across as a friendly, easygoing fellow, gently humorous. However, his work as a glass artist is a matter of the utmost seriousness to him.
Apr. 29 2021 @ 10:08pm
Spring Lake Park path done | Another stretch completed in ongoing trail of two cities
A good bit of Texarkana history was made on the property we now call Spring Lake Park.
Apr. 28 2021 @ 11:00pm
A fast rainbow: Runners beat feet for a good cause Saturday
More than 200 racers thundered through clouds of color at the sound of the starter, kicking off the CASA Colorful 5K on Saturday morning.
Apr. 24 2021 @ 11:01pm
Fashion on the move at PJ Ahern House
A team of models, a knowledgeable emcee, a unique setting and unforgettable times set the stage and the runway at Texarkana Museum Systems' 70s Fashion show on Saturday.
Apr. 24 2021 @ 10:51pm
They're bound to sell | Book lovers gather for library book sale
Friends of the Library's book sale kicked off on Friday, featuring several hundred books of a wide range of genres, for both adults and children.
Apr. 23 2021 @ 8:44pm
Anti-litter campaign ramps up in region
Multiple organizations have joined forces in and around Texarkana to establish an anti-litter campaign for the region. The fledgling group has had one preliminary meeting and plans to bring a larger group together in May. The vision of the campaign is to "make Texarkana clean, neat, green and pretty."
Apr. 22 2021 @ 10:48pm
Celebrating Rama Navami: Local Hindu temple welcomes back its congregation
Hindu Temple Texarkana observed the holiday and festival of Rama Navami on Wednesday. Rama Navami honors Rama, one of the deities of the Hindu faith. The holiday, tracked on the lunar calendar and marking Spring in Hindu tradition, turns the worship of observers to Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who came to the world in a time of deep sin and corruption, his mission to protect his people from a world in turmoil.
Apr. 22 2021 @ 10:46pm
New salon opens on New Boston Road
Maryanne Luna has opened her own shop on New Boston Road called Luna Cuts. It does haircuts, styles and eyebrow work.
Apr. 22 2021 @ 9:47pm
TexAmericas welcomes trucking operation
Woodfield, Inc., of Camden, Arkansas, is setting up a regional operations center and dispatch office at TexAmericas Center's East Campus. Expected to begin operations in May, the center will co-ordinate transport operations for Woodfield throughout the Mid-West, South and Eastern seaboard.
Apr. 20 2021 @ 11:28pm