Assistant City Editor at the Gazette
Tonsorial Barber Arts College in Texarkana expands its operating space
Teach a man to fish, you enable him to eat for life. Teach a man a trade, he can feed himself and his family, too. That's what the brothers House, Ben and Charles, had in mind when they opened Tonsorial Barber Arts College in 2016. Operating it has gone well for the owners, to the point where they are expanding their space in Oaklawn Village Shopping Center to increase their ability to train students in the barber and cosmetic arts.
Sep. 21 2021 @ 11:52pm
Slug Bug! Volkswagen Beetles rally in Texarkana on Saturday | Enthusiasts share what drove them to Beetlemania
Bug enthusiasts looking for Beetles didn't have far to drive Saturday morning. They showed up at 4304 Texas Boulevard to strut their stuff.
Sep. 18 2021 @ 10:29pm
BoxDrop, a mattress store in Texarkana, started out as a sideline for its owner Joe Brewer
Step into an efficient room, a sales floor occupying part of the space that used to be Skate America, one finds a small sea of mattresses. Varying in price and frills, the space promises one thing, places to lay your head to rest, should you be in the market for the same.
Sep. 18 2021 @ 12:09am
New Boston bistro cooks up German cuisine in this Northeast Texas town
A small nookish restaurant has quietly established a presence here. Run by a lady who sees the place as a hobby, and a way to introduce German food and culture in the area, residents have been discovering the flavors of a land a world away in a modest corner of this Texas town.
Sep. 16 2021 @ 11:05am
Texarkana's downtown Christmas parade is in planning stage | COVID caused its cancellation last year
In a somewhat abbreviated meeting Tuesday, the Main Street Texarkana board gave a quick overview on its lineup of fall events.
Sep. 15 2021 @ 9:17am
Making muscadines into jelly | Binning Farm in Maud passes on sweet knowledge
Taking fruits and making jelly is a sweet way to spend the day.
Sep. 11 2021 @ 11:12pm
Marine League renders September 11 honors | Arkansas Welcome Center hosts remembrance
A rifle salute and bugle calls sounded early Saturday at the Arkansas Welcome Center on Interstate 30, marking the tragedies of 9/11 and rendering honors.
Sep. 11 2021 @ 9:52pm
New Boston Walmart closes for cleaning, COVID precaution | Will reopen Sunday morning
First appearing on social media, Walmart-New Boston announced the closing of its store at 2 p.m. Friday. Corporate representatives later confirmed this, citing rising COVID numbers in the area as the reason for this.
Sep. 10 2021 @ 11:38pm
Frozen drink fans discover recently opened Get It -N- Go on State Line
In the three weeks Get It -N- Go, a frozen drink and comfort food outlet on State Line Avenue, has been open, owner Shanderalyn Smith has attracted customers from both near and fer.
Sep. 9 2021 @ 11:39pm
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar are both coming to former Ellis Pottery location
Two businesses are moving into the former Ellis Pottery location on Summerhill Road, across from the Texas High School campus.
Sep. 9 2021 @ 12:00am
Red River Federal Credit Union adds Interactive Teller Machines at several Texarkana locations with more on the way
Red River Federal Credit Union's Central Mall branch, in the past a kiosk with a pair of tellers, has undergone a fundamental change. When a customer, or member, steps up to the kiosk, they no longer see a pair of tellers. They see a screen, which they are instructed to press. When they do, a teller appears on the screen, interacting with them in real time.
Sep. 6 2021 @ 11:04pm
Red Wing Shoes getting more foot traffic at new Texarkana location, manager says
Red Wing Shoes of Texarkana has completed its move to near the intersection of of I-30 and Richmond Road. Nestled in a slot in the plaza, next to T-Mobile, new customers have begun discovering its new location. Some are even new to the fact that Texarkana even has a Red Wing Shoes.
Sep. 4 2021 @ 11:56pm
Central Mall in Texarkana makes it easy for walkers to get their laps in early and often | Doors open at 7 a.m.
People walking in the local mall for exercise is a common sight at any time of the day. The management of Texarkana's Central Mall, however, has sought to make it easier and more convenient for mall strollers to get in their steps, opening at 7 a.m to allow them to do so.
Sep. 4 2021 @ 11:29pm
Texas gubernatorial candidate Danny Harrison puts his platform in front of Bowie County Patriots in Nash, Texas, Thursday night
Republican candidate for Texas governor Danny Harrison spoke to Bowie County Patriots Thursday night about his grounds-eye-view of issues.
Sep. 2 2021 @ 11:56pm
Christ Community Church moves to new home on Texas Boulevard
Another vacated church property finds itself home to a new congregation.
Sep. 2 2021 @ 1:53pm
Resilience TXK is about fitness and family | It is located on State Line Avenue in Texarkana
In a little studio tucked away on the Texas side of North State Line, a family-run fitness studio runs clients through paces. Featuring an eclectic line-up of classes and fitness, the studio combines method and motion to get their results. Open for about a year, the studio has helped its students keep themselves fit and sharp, weathering the stresses of daily life.
Aug. 31 2021 @ 11:25pm
Primary care clinic set to open in Texarkana, Arkansas
Total Access Health and Wellness will open soon and is now taking appointments. The primary care clinic will begin seeing patients Sept. 7 and has already booked for the first week, according to owner and nurse practitioner, Sam Nix.
Aug. 31 2021 @ 11:23pm
Texas separatists gather signatures in Texarkana in support of their cause
Some Texans, long known for their independent streak, have been rumbling about dissatisfaction with the state of Washington, D.C.
Aug. 28 2021 @ 10:08pm
Crafters learn electronics along with embroidery
Embroidery and electronic circuits converged in an illuminating lesson Saturday.
Aug. 28 2021 @ 10:06pm
VFW rides to the rescue | Veterans group forming organization to aid in veteran suicide prevention
The VFW Riders, motorcyclists who are Veterans of Foreign Wars, are gathered here this weekend to bring awareness to veteran suicide prevention.
Aug. 27 2021 @ 11:55pm