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Artwork earns Texarkana, TX ISD sophomore state recognition

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 11:35am

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.

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Harvest Texarkana presents wine and jazz

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, April 3rd, 9:30 am

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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World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, March 14th, 9:30 am

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.

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Spring Lake Park receives Lone Star Legacy Park designation

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, March 6th, 10:30 am

Texarkana's Spring Lake Park joins four other Texas parks to be honored with designation as Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) in a ceremony at the association’s annual institute in Lubbock on Wednesday, March 6.

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Keep Texarkana Beautiful to hold tree giveaway

Submitted by wwoods on Thursday, February 28th, 10:30 am

To encourage citizen commitment to a “Cleaner, Greener, More Beautiful Texarkana”, Keep Texarkana Beautiful (KTB) will hold a tree give-away beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, on the grounds of First Baptist Church, Moores Lane.

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Texarkana Parks Department hosts 21st Fishing Derby

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, February 20th, 10:30 am

The Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its 21st annual Fishing Derby on Thursday, Feb. 21, and Friday, Feb. 22nd, at Spring Lake Park.

Activities on Thursday are from 8 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. and activities on Friday will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at approximately 1 p.m.

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Texas High School's presenting spring musical

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, February 15th, 10:30 am

Texas High School’s Tiger Theatre Company will present their spring musical, Into The Woods, at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 14-15 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17.

Shows will be in the John Thomas Theatre of the Sullivan Performing Arts Center, 3941 Summerhill Road.

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