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T-TOWN TOP TEN: Things to do in Texarkana September 11-17, 2017 

1. Anniversary of 9/11. Drive around and enjoy our flag-filled community, honoring first-responders on Patriot’s Day - in remembrance of the heroism of 9/11 on the 16th anniversary.

Larry Manley

Control Room Coordinator, Cooper Tire

Larry D. Manley, is a  lifelong resident Texarkana, AR, and a 1984 graduate, Arkansas High School. Larry earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Finance, Southern Arkansas University and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U. S. Army. Retired Major, serving in various leadership positions for over 20 years. Employed with Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, Larry is currently president of the Texarkana Arkansas School Board. Married to his best friend Alicia for 25 years, they are the proud parents of 2 outstanding young men, Jalen and Kaleb. They are members of Christ Nations Church.

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Texarkana USA: 
A thriving center for business, education and culture that attracts–and serves–us all.

Citizens committed to Working Smart for Excellence, Educational and Cultural Riches, Community Pride, Economic, Social and Personal Well-Being. One-of-a-Kind, Twice as Nice, and Second to None.

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Things to do in Texarkana September 5-10, 2017 

1. 73^rd Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo! Opens Friday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Sept. 17. Ten days of food, fun (and free ice cream available at the Ag Learning Center). Entertainment nightly on the Outdoor Stage, Livestock Shows, and arts and exhibits open daily. Opens weekdays at 4 p.m., Saturdays at noon and Sundays at 1 p.m. Fair Admission: $7 Adults / $5 Children 6-12 yrs / 5 and under FREE! Don’t miss “Moogician” performing nightly in the Ag Learning Center and on the Outdoor Stage—check schedule for times and locations of shows! Plus, make the most of the Midway. Fun Passes are on sale for $75 each.

Brian Goesl

Executive Director
Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council
LT Class of 2002

A native of Texarkana USA, Brian is one of those Best and Brightest who returned to make a significant difference in Texarkana.  Prior to spending intervening years in NYC and beyond, Brian put his theatre background to work in the Arkansas schools and the community at large, and was part of the original restoration of the Perot Theatre in the early 1980s. 

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A thriving center for business, education and culture that attracts–and serves–us all.

Citizens committed to Working Smart for Excellence, Educational and Cultural Riches, Community Pride, Economic, Social and Personal Well-Being. One-of-a-Kind, Twice as Nice, and Second to None.

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Things to do in Texarkana Aug. 21-Sept. 4, 2017 

1. TODAY: Lots of Solar Eclipse. 
Relish the glory and mystery of our universe! Get outside with your kids, family, friends and elders and (safely!) view the solar eclipse - FREE. Texarkana will enjoy an 85% magnitude solar eclipse which will begin at 11:45 a.m., reaches its peak (85%) at 1:15 p.m., and ends at 2:44 p.m., for a total duration of 2 hours, 59 minutes.

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Things to do in Texarkana August 7-20, 2017 

The Countdown’s on for BACK TO SCHOOL! 

1. On Saturday, August 12:

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Hats off to Cornerstone Retirement Community for making Texarkana USA TWICE as beautiful! 

Texarkana USA: 
A thriving center for business, education and culture that attracts–and serves–us all.

Citizens committed to Working Smart for Excellence, Educational and Cultural Riches, Community Pride, Economic, Social and Personal Well-Being. One-of-a-Kind, Twice as Nice, and Second to None.

Dan Shiner

Chief of Police, City of Texarkana, Texas

 Chief Dan Shiner has been a police officer for over forty years.  He retired from the Santa Maria, California Police Department in August 1998, serving the last six years there as Chief of Police. After retiring from Santa Maria, Chief Shiner joined the Lancaster, Texas Police Department in September of 1998, serving that community as Police Chief until August 2007.Chief Shiner immediately reported for duty as Chief of Police for the City of Texarkana, Texas, on August 3, 2007, where he continues to serve.  

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Liz Fazio Hale
Executive Director/ CEO
Riverbend Water Resources
LT Class of 2017

In her leadership position at Riverbend Water Resources District, Liz oversees the management and operations of a local water district representing 12 municipalities, 3 counties, and the state’s largest industrial park footprint. She is charged with the proper planning and development of our area’s most precious natural resource: water. Executive Director/CEO by title and charitable heart by nature, Liz also cares for her sister with mental and physical challenges. While Liz is ever-adapting to the role of wife and mother to a wonderful husband and two beautiful, precocious children, she was born into the role of a sister and passionate advocate for others in special need.  

Texarkana College ranks first among all Texas community colleges in student completion rates. Data from a 2016 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board study shows 39.2 percent of TC students completed a degree or certificate within four years compared to the state average of 24.6 percent for all state community colleges and 33.91 percent for state universities. TC officials attribute high completion rates to TC faculty’s commitment to student success and excellent academic curriculum.

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Things to do in Texarkana
July 24-Aug. 6, 2017

Get Artsy. Go downtown and check out the newest cool factor on Main Street, at TRAHC’s Arts on Main! While you’re there, ACT FAST to sign up your kids for final classes for the summer. Give your kids the opportunity of making panels for the ArtsPark Artwall at Artwall Camp Sr. - for ages 8–12; OR - sign up for Picasso-rama Sr. for ages 9-12. Both July 24-28. [email protected], www.trahc.org. Then, while you’re downtown, enjoy one of the many wonderful restaurants that have made a home there!

Breakfast with Congressman Bruce Westerman representing Arkansas’ Fourth District. Thursday, Aug. 3 | 9-10:30 a.m. Holiday Inn/Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. https://texarkana.org

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Three Cheers to Starbucks on State Line Avenue

Texarkana USA: 
A thriving center for business, education and culture that attracts–and serves–us all.

Citizens committed to Working Smart for Excellence, Educational and Cultural Riches, Community Pride, Economic, Social and Personal Well-Being. One-of-a-Kind, Twice as Nice, and Second to None.