THEY'RE IN!
1. TONIGHT! TAMUT presents the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music in Concert. Monday, Sept. 25 | 7 p.m. At TAMU-T University Center. Enchanting tones, complimentary to public! More.
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.
THEY'RE IN!
Stepping Up to Make a Difference
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.
Things to do in Texarkana September 18-24, 2017
Bravo to the 38th group of citizens to invest their time and energy in Leadership Texarkana, dedicating their talent and wisdom in working together toward community excellence in Texarkana USA— on your behalf. Pictured at right: the first Leadership Texarkana class in 1981.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1. 73rd 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Countdown’s on for BACK TO SCHOOL!
1. On Saturday, August 12: