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Do You Remember This Old Texarkana Building? [PHOTO]

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:05:55 +0000

I was looking through old photos of buildings in Texarkana, and ran across this one from when this building was brand new. I saw some great shows here… at a Hank Jr. Show I sipped “shine” from my boot. I was way beyond myself with excitement when I got to be the ring announcer when [...]

Blood Drive At Texarkana College Thursday, Possible Extra Credit For Students

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:38:00 +0000

There is going to be a blood drive this Thursday (January 31) at the Truman Arnold Center at Texarkana College at 2500 Robison Road. Our area has been going through a blood shortage over the past few weeks and here’s your chance to help out! LifeShare will be at the Truman Arnold Center Thursday from [...]

Some Dire Words From the President of Texarkana College

John Williams — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:18:41 +0000

Texarkana College President James Henry Russell warns about the future of the institution.Russell said at the latest College Board of Trustees meeting that its imperative that the citizens of Bowie County vote in favor of expanding the taxing district to include the entire county. “It is critical for the community to recognize that Texarkana College [...]

Jean Cotten Wins Texarkana College Special Election

Jeff Easterling — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 02:02:44 +0000

Texarkana College President James Henry Russell has sent an email declaring Jean Cotten the winner of the special election for Place 2 on the Texarkana College Board. In the email Dr. Russell said, There are five provisional ballots to be evaluated and two overseas ballots to still come in. They will not make a difference. [...]

New Early College Prep Academy at Texarkana College

Aaron on Air — Thu, 31 May 2012 23:15:42 +0000

The all new Early College Prep Academy is for seventh to ninth graders, and gives the students a chance to experience the college atmosphere and take classes that interest them. There are two sessions scheduled, June 18 to 21, and June 25 to 28, 2012. The classes available include subjects ranging from poetry, sketching and [...]

Texarkana College Kicks-off 19th Annual Kids' College

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:30:55 +0000

Time for “Kids’ College” again at the TC Campus on Robison Road. The program begins June 18 is open to children grades 2 thru 6. Classes include Cheerleading for boys or girls. Where kids will learn hand positions, jumps, basic stunts, and tumbling. Students will learn a cheer and dance and will perform it on [...]

Special Election Date Set for Texarkana College Board of Trustees Place 2

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:44:50 +0000

The Texarkana College Board of Trustees met in a special meeting today, and members approved a motion to hold a second election for Trustee Place 2 position. The election between Jean Cotten and Julie-Ray Harrison will be held June 16, 2012 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Truman Arnold Student Center on the [...]

Texarkana College Tuition Going Up

John Williams — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:26:10 +0000

It’s about to cost more for the average student to attend Texarkana College. The college board of trustees voted yesterday to increase tuition fees for the 2012-2013 school year. The college of course has a much publicized budget deficit and recently approved shuttering the ahtletic departments at the local insitution. College administrators and the board [...]

Ross Perot Issues Community Challenge

John Williams — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:46:51 +0000

Texarkana College Alumnus Ross Perot came back home today to lend a helping hand to the fiscally struggling institution and to issue the community a challenge. The Dallas billionaire who grew up in Texarkana presented the college a check for $1 million dollars. Perot promised another $4 million dollars over the next few years if [...]

Ross Perot to Help Texarkana College

John Williams — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:05:58 +0000

The financial woes of Texarkana College are well known at this point. The termination of the athletic programs has been a hot topic around town. Now, one of Texarkana’s most notable former resident has taken notice and is about to do something about it. Billionaire Ross Perot is coming to town on Thursday to be [...]

Farewell BULLDOG 100… Farewell.

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:01:40 +0000

The Bulldog 100 is no more. I would be lying if I said we didn't see it coming, but still, it's a shame. We were very proud to have been a part of this event for all these years, and even more proud to have been associated with the fine people that started the whole show in the first place.

"A Hard Days Night", Tonight at Texarkana College!

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:39:44 +0000

A Hard Day’s Night”, tonight at 6 in Levi Hall-BCT Blg.-Texarkana College. Free admission, and free popcorn. It’s part of the “60s at 6″ Film Lecture Series at Texarkana College! You know Lisa will probably be there…. she’s ALL about Beatles!