Hospice of Texarkana is gearing up for East Texas Giving Day to be held on Tuesday, April 30th. The annual online event is held from 6:00 am to midnight, allowing donors across the ArkLaTex to contribute to their favorite non-profit organizations. Last year Hospice of Texarkana made over $20,000 thanks to the generosity of many, […] The post Hospice of Texarkana Marks Fourth Year of Participation in East Texas Giving Day appeared first on Texarkana Today ..read more

The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana will honor graduating students from the Licensed Practical Nursing Program with a special nurse pinning ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hempstead Hall Theater. The nurse pinning ceremony is a time-honored nursing school tradition. Often more personally meaningful than the graduation ceremony, it signifies your […] The post UA Hope Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremony Scheduled for April 30 appeared first on Texarkana Today ..read more

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana College Relations Department has been selected as the winner of six educational advertising awards at the 39th Annual Educational Advertising Awards competition in Atlanta, Georgia. The Educational Advertising Awards is the country’s largest educational advertising awards competition. This year, over 2,000 entries were received from over one thousand colleges and […] The post UA Hope-Texarkana Marketing Department Wins National Advertising Awards appeared first on Texarkana Today ..read more

Three welding students from the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Secondary Career and Technical Education Center recently competed in the annual Weldathon held at South Arkansas Community College. Caden Hall, of Arkansas High School, Natalie Tuttle, of Fouke High School, and Clayton Bullard, of Arkansas High School took home third place in the competition. UAHT welding […] The post UAHT Secondary Career and Technical Education Center Students Place 3rd in Weldathon appeared first on Texarkana Today ..read more

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Rockhounds from all over the world visit the world-famous diamond search area to search for diamonds in their original volcanic source. The crater is famous for diamonds, but many other rocks and minerals can be found here, too. Amethyst, spinel, peridot, and garnet are just a few of […] The post Uncovering Garnets at Crater of Diamonds appeared first on Texarkana Today ..read more

Axel Yhoss, a senior at the Hope Collegiate Academy, has received the Arkansas Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship. The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship is the most academically rigorous scholarship program for graduating seniors in Arkansas. Axel is the second Hope Collegiate Academy student to receive this prestigious scholarship in the last three years. “This scholarship means everything to […] The post Hope Collegiate Academy Senior Receives Arkansas Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship appeared first on Texarkana Today ..read more

Venture Watson, the girl’s athletic coordinator at Arkansas Middle School (AMS), is thrilled to announce the upcoming Girl Empowerment Day event, scheduled for Saturday, April 6, from 8:30 a.m. – to 1:00 p.m. at AMS. This empowering event is designed to help young women make positive decisions, set goals, and cultivate a strong sense of […] The post Girl Empowerment Day Set to Inspire Young Women in the Community appeared first on Texarkana Today ..read more

In anticipation of the 2024 Solar Eclipse, Hope Tourism Commission presents 2024 Solar Express. Join us April 6th-8th for this once-in-a-lifetime weekend full of events in Hope, Arkansas! Solar Shopping Saturday will be held on Saturday, April 6th, in downtown Hope. Experience our local businesses, vendors, and food trucks from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. […] The post Solar Express Experience Weekend in Hope Arkansas appeared first on Texarkana Today ..read more

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Jennifer Lewis updates the progress and good work that Texarkana Resources does for the Texarkana community. Hear from Jennifer and others about the importance of advocating for the civil rights of disabled adults. To donate or learn more, visit: Home The post Texarkana Resources Developmental Disability Awareness Month appeared first on Texarkana Today ..read more

April is community college awareness month. To kick off the celebration, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) would like to invite everyone to explore the importance of community colleges. Community colleges like the UAHT are often the unsung heroes of the education system, quietly serving as the backbone of higher education for millions of students worldwide. While […] The post The Importance of Community Colleges: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures appeared first on Texarkana Today ..read more