Texarkana College to host cut-a-thon for missing children

Texarkana College to host cut-a-thon for missing children

In observance of National Missing Children’s Day, the Texarkana College Cosmetology will join with other cosmetology schools nationwide to raise money for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Men’s haircut will cost $7. Ladies’ haircut & style will cost $12 and All Proceeds will be donated to NCMEC.

The cut-a-thon will be held on from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Texarkana College Cosmetology, 1401 Richmond Rd, Texarkan, Texas.

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Artwork earns Texarkana, TX ISD sophomore state recognition

Artwork earns Texarkana, TX ISD sophomore state recognition

Article courtesy Tina Veal-Gooch, Texarkana, TX ISD

During the Texas Arts Education Association Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), Ginger Moore, Texas High School sophomore, was one of 150 State Qualifiers honored with a Gold Seal for her artwork.  Over 1,500 state qualifying students attended the event that was held in Bryan, TX on April 4.

I-30 east of Texarkana to see various lane closures

I-30 east of Texarkana to see various lane closures

Various lanes of I-30 from Jefferson Ave. to Highway 108 need to watch for highway workers as they replace overhead signs.

Harvest Texarkana presents wine and jazz

Harvest Texarkana presents wine and jazz

The aroma of gourmet food and wine will join the sounds of 8T’s starting at 6 p.m. at the historic Silvermoon on Broad on Friday, April 5 as Harvest Texarkana presents its annual Wine and Jazz Benefit. The event is being presented by Red Road Winery, Ledwell Machinery, and Dr Ly and Aaron Gaylor. 

Reservations are $75 in advance or $85 at the door.  Reservations can be made by calling Harvest Texarkana at 870-774-1398 or visiting the office at 3120 East 19th Street, Texarkana, Arkansas. 

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Hawaiian Luau the theme for upcoming HandsOn Texarkana event

Hawaiian Luau the theme for upcoming HandsOn Texarkana event

This year’s Draw Down benefiting HandsOn Texarkana will be a Hawaiian Luau on March 28, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Collins Building at 1915 Olive Street.  Great time for all with good food, fun band, silent auction and of course, hula dance lessons and limbo dancing. 

Draw Down tickets are $100 which includes a delicious dinner for two - chicken, steak and shrimp shish-ka-bobs with Hawaiian trimmings and desserts.  Draw Down prizes include the big $3,000 award, $100 and $500 prizes throughout the evening.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 903-798-3211.

World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

The world’s top bull riders and bulls are headed to Four States Fair Arena on Friday March 29 for the Professional Bull Riders Cooper Tires “Mike White” Invitational Presented by Bowie County Equipment & New Holland.

Tickets, at $15, have been on sale since Feb. 20 at the following locations: Jody’s Flowers (903-667-4321), Vintaj Cowgirl (903-219-1154), Baskins (430-200-2769), and Four States Box Office. The gate at the Four States Fair Arena will be open for ticket purchases from 9 a.m. on March 29 until the tickets are sold out. 

LifeShare announces St. Patrick's Day blood drive

LifeShare announces St. Patrick's Day blood drive

LifeShare Blood Centers in Texarkana, Texas is holding a St. Patrick's Day promotion/blood drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 15.