Texarkana Chamber of Commerce to Host Red River Army Dinner

The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special dinner in July.

The chamber will hold the 2016 Red River Army Depot Hail and Farewell Celebration Dinner, Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30PM at the Texarkana Country Club.

The chamber will welcome Col. Jason A. Carrico and his family to the Texarkana area.

They will thank Col. Brandon L. Grubbs for his service to the greater Texarkana area. Col. Grubbs served as Colonel for Red River Army Depot from July 2014-July 2016.

Chamber Board member, Dennis Lewis, said, “The Red River Defense Complex contributes more than $2 billion annually to the local economy and is responsible for approximately 16,000 direct and indirect jobs locally. The Hail and Farewell is a great opportunity to thank Col. Grubbs and his family for their service as well as welcome Col. Carrico and his family to Texarkana.  MG LeMasters, Commanding General of the TACOM LCMC, is also attending. Let's show the Army that we are a military friendly community and are proud they are here.  Buy your tickets now.  I look forward to seeing you there.”

Tickets are $34 each and can be purchased by calling the Texarkana Chamber at 903-792-7191.

Presenting sponsors are AM General, HP LogIT Management, LLC/White’s Paint Blast, LLC, Red River Federal Credit Union, TexAmericas Center, Texarkana College, VSE Corporation and W.W. Williams Logistics.