Assistant City Editor at the Gazette
Doesn't get cheddar than this | Food fans celebrate an American classic
Friday was National Cheeseburger Day, a day when food fans celebrate an American classic.
Sep. 18 2020 @ 10:45pm
Husband-wife team grow ministry together
In pursuing God's call, the Youngbloods, co-pastors of Vessel Church, have found themselves returned to the Twin Cities. It is not something Jon Youngblood embraced, but while in Dallas, the call to return to his hometown became clear.
Sep. 18 2020 @ 10:41pm
Pause for Purrs | Workplace cats charm customers and employees alike
Humans have been coexisting with cats for thousands of years. The remains of cats have been found in excavated remains of some of the earliest human settlements, though those are thought to be wild cats that lived among them.
Sep. 18 2020 @ 10:18pm
El Chico now has weekend brunch
For those looking for a spicier Mexican flavor for breakfast, El Chico now offers a brunch alternative on Saturdays and Sundays. Having been tested out these last couple months, the brunch option very recently became official.
Sep. 17 2020 @ 11:27pm
Eatery offers some new twists to burger business
Capital Burger has opened its doors to Texarkana's hungry public.
Sep. 16 2020 @ 11:19pm
Signs, signs: Outdoor advertising firms weather economic uncertainty
Businesses that rely on advertising sales have largely had to be patient and persistent during the pandemic. That is true for the billboard business, among others.
Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:58am
New nonprofit will host fundraising golf tournament Saturday
When the Kleins tragically lost their son Jerrod under horrific circumstances, they were determined not to let their grief consume them. They came up with a way to give back to their community and try to bring aid to worthy concerns.
Sep. 15 2020 @ 10:17pm
Curtains rise again | Local arts council ready to finish year strong
TRAHC, the local arts council, was back doing what it does best Saturday— elevating the classical performing arts.
Sep. 13 2020 @ 11:57pm
Miller-Bowie hopes purchase will keep another downtown staple going for years
Amid the downtown business renaissance, several heritage enterprises still ply their trade. Miller-Bowie Supply, established in 1950, started out as a farm supply co-op 70 years ago, but over time has expanded services. And now, they are about to do it again.
Sep. 13 2020 @ 11:55pm
Sisterhood of cyclists | Women bikers go for gathering record
Hundreds of women motorcycle enthusiasts congregated at the Texas-side convention center, celebrating a sisterhood of cyclists, which is a relatively new phenomenon in biker culture. Featuring a chrome cornucopia of machines and flocks of females in biker finery (not just leather, by any means), engines roared and voices chatted and laughed as they reveled in a weekend of road culture.
Sep. 12 2020 @ 10:50pm
Glaze Donut fills College Hill breakfast niche
The building is modest, constructed of brown brick with a cafeteria-like appearance. A "grand opening" sign speaks to its newness to the College Hill neighborhood.
Sep. 11 2020 @ 11:44pm
Local animal shelter under construction
Work continues on an addition to the local animal shelter.
Sep. 10 2020 @ 11:45pm
Red Carpet looks to the future by taking on the look of its past
Red Carpet Employment Agency has been in business since 1994. Established in a building that previously housed the first 7-Eleven in Texarkana, the owners, Aggie and Dwayne Butler, are now teaming up with Main Street Texarkana to give the building a new look that hearkens back to the old.
Sep. 10 2020 @ 11:19pm
More business space and lofts are in the works for downtown
More space is being revamped and converted in the downtown business district, this time at the corner of West 3rd and Main Street, where the building containing Accousticon Audiology is undergoing a significant overhaul. Rogers Construction has been hired by Lee Medley of Columbia Properties for the job.
Sep. 9 2020 @ 10:45pm
Downtown property is popular with developers, Main Street director says
The inventory of properties is shrinking and business booming as downtown revitalization efforts gain momentum.
Sep. 8 2020 @ 10:53pm
Fresh fish: Three Chicks Feed and Seed stocks live catfish by Farm Cat
Three Chicks Feed and Seed got a visit from Farm Cat Inc. on Tuesday, bringing stock for local ponds.
Sep. 8 2020 @ 9:47pm
Colorful Curve
A rainbow is visible over Texarkana on Thursday, September 3, 2020, from the vantage point of Pine Knoll Road, south of Texas High School. The rainbow appeared around 7:30 that evening, vanishing after about 10 minutes.
Sep. 7 2020 @ 11:06pm
Local restaurant tackles world hunger with tacos
Tacos 4 Life kicked off Labor Day weekend on Friday by providing more than 15 million meals to Feed My Starving Children.
Sep. 7 2020 @ 10:57pm
Local union leader reflects on history of labor, holiday
For members of United Steelworkers Local 752L, Labor Day is a day to remember their heritage.
Sep. 7 2020 @ 12:26am
Three generations | Gateway Farmers Market is a family affair
The season continues at Gateway Farmers market, with a variety of tables displaying goods running the gamut from produce, to baked goods, to homemade soap, toys and more. This year has seen its share of cancellations and lowered expectations. But the Gateway Farmers Market of Texarkana, Arkansas, has defied that trend.
Sep. 5 2020 @ 10:52pm