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Do You Remember This Old Texarkana Building? [PHOTO]

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:05:55 +0000

I was looking through old photos of buildings in Texarkana, and ran across this one from when this building was brand new. I saw some great shows here… at a Hank Jr. Show I sipped “shine” from my boot. I was way beyond myself with excitement when I got to be the ring announcer when [...]

Blood Drive At Texarkana College Thursday, Possible Extra Credit For Students

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:38:00 +0000

There is going to be a blood drive this Thursday (January 31) at the Truman Arnold Center at Texarkana College at 2500 Robison Road. Our area has been going through a blood shortage over the past few weeks and here’s your chance to help out! LifeShare will be at the Truman Arnold Center Thursday from [...]

Some Dire Words From the President of Texarkana College

John Williams — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:18:41 +0000

Texarkana College President James Henry Russell warns about the future of the institution.Russell said at the latest College Board of Trustees meeting that its imperative that the citizens of Bowie County vote in favor of expanding the taxing district to include the entire county. “It is critical for the community to recognize that Texarkana College [...]

Early Voting Underway in Two Separate Races

John Williams — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:48:01 +0000

Early voting has begun for two area political races.In Southwest Arkansas, early voting is underway in the 4th District Democratic Congressional Runoff between State Senator Gene Jeffress and Hot Springs Attorney Q. Byrum Hurst. The winner will take on Republican Tom Cotton in the Fall General election, to succeed the retiring Mike Ross. Meanwhile in [...]

Texarkana College Board Recount Results In A Tie

John Williams — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:40:20 +0000

A coin flip or drawing straws may determine who sits on the Texarkana College Board of Trustees.The possibility was raised after a recount today showed that both incumbent Julie Ray Harrison and challenger Jean Cotten finished with exactly 700 votes a piece. Harrison asked for the recount due to the close election that was canvassed [...]

Texarkana College Tuition Going Up

John Williams — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:26:10 +0000

It’s about to cost more for the average student to attend Texarkana College. The college board of trustees voted yesterday to increase tuition fees for the 2012-2013 school year. The college of course has a much publicized budget deficit and recently approved shuttering the ahtletic departments at the local insitution. College administrators and the board [...]

TC Board Votes on Program Cuts [Video & Poll]

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:00:08 +0000

The TC Board of Directors voted to cut portions of the college’s athletic and counseling programs. Texarkana College President James Henry Russell met with the Board of Directors to discuss cutting or changing programs including Athletics, Counseling, and TC programs provided to convicts at FCI Texarkana. Russell says all athletic programs will be cut at the [...]

Tracy Lawrence Recieves Honorary Degree From Texarkana College

Mario Garcia — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:49:59 +0000

Last week when Tracy Lawrence was in his hometown area getting ready for his concert at the Four States Fair, Tracy always takes the time to go visit local charity organizations that he's supportive of including Water Springs Ranch. Last Thursday, (September 15) he stopped by the Texarkana College campus, where he spoke to a group of students, including student organization members and scholarship winners.