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April 1st, 2013

Four States Auto Museum to Hold 8th annual Car show

Four States Auto Museum to Hold 8th annual Car show
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For more information contact Denise Johnson at 903-826-9809

March 26th, 2013

Community Cleanup Collects 5 Tons of Trash

Community Cleanup Collects 5 Tons of Trash
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March 18th, 2013

Mayor Smith takes tour of convention center and water park construction


March 18th, 2013

Cooper Tire celebrates 350 millionth tire built in Texarkana plant

Cooper Tire celebrates 350 millionth tire built in Texarkana plant
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March 18th, 2013

Comfort Suites opens up in Crossroads Business Park

Comfort Suites opens up in Crossroads Business Park
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March 18th, 2013

Green Texarkana Postponed one week in May!

Green Texarkana Postponed one week in May!
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February 14th, 2013

Feb. 14 Press Conference Announces Next Phase of Recycling

Public Works Director Paul Hackleman announces the expansion of Texarkana, Arkansas’ recycling program on Thursday, Feb. 14.  Courtesy: Texarkana Gazette
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On February 14 the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, held a pres conference to announce the next phase in recycling in the city. A mobile trailer will be parked in various neighborhoods to collect recyclable materials, currently cardboard, newspaper, magazines and office paper, including junk mail.

This program is in its pilot stage and locations, times of availability and what can be placed in the bins is subject to change. Please check our web site for updates, and visit our Facebook page.

To learn more about the mobile recycling trailer click here.


February 1st, 2013

Suggest a name for the new pavilion at Bobby Ferguson Park

Suggest a name for the new pavilion at Bobby Ferguson Park
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The new recently constructed pavilion at Bobby Ferguson Park hasn’t been named yet. Click here to suggest a name.

January 31st, 2013


December 21st, 2012


On Saturday February 9th the City of Texarkana will be hosting the first annual Mardi Gras parade and festival at the Front Street Festival Plaza in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas.

General Information

  • KREWE OF PAWS & LITTLE RASCALS – Mini pet parade and children activities, food vendors – 2 pm
  • “KREWE OF KOINONIA” GRAND PAQRADE – “Music Icon” themed floats, contests, live music, street dance and adult beverages – Starts at 4 PM
  • FREE ADMISSION
  • NO PARADE OR VENDOR FEES
  • Registration forms need to be filled out for parade participants

Click here for Mardi Gras parade and vendor registration forms.

For more information contact Charlotte Hartwell
Charlotte.hartwell@txkusa.org
903-490-7859

December 19th, 2012

Mayor Smith takes a tour of business construction going on in Texarkana


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