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Retired teachers donate hundreds of books to schools in Texas
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - Kindergarten students at Dunbar Elementary School in Texarkana were given a special treat Tuesday (April 30) by members of the Texarkana-Bowie County Retired Teachers Association. The retired educators presented students at the school with more than 200 books. The goal of this Children’s Book Project is...
Nonprofit setting up medical supply closet in Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) — The nonprofit Joseph Thomas Foundation has begun setting up a medical supply closet in Texarkana. The foundation is based out of Abilene, Texas, and has been operating for the past 16 years. This closet is located at Saint James Church, 417 Olive St. in Texarkana, Texas.
Lady Lions fall short vs. Bloomburg, 4-2
Lady Lions fall short vs. Bloomburg, 4-2 Image Senior Ryleigh Redar (10) delivers a pitch during the Lady Lions' game against Bloomburg last Wednesday. Redar was one of three Lady Lions that played in their final high school softball game in the Lady Lions' 4-2 loss. Photo by DJ Spencer ...
New Texarkana airport terminal opens this summer
TEXARKANA, Ark. - After nearly 20 years of planning and three years of construction, the new Texarkana Regional Airport Terminal is almost complete. The two-story building is under construction next door to the airport's Public Safety Center. Airport officials say this new terminal is four times as large as the current terminal.
The Big Banana motorized car made its 'a-peel' in Texarkana this weekend
TEXARKANA – Despite the looming clouds and threat of storms in Texarkana on Sunday, the Big Banana Car made its "a-peel' over the weekend at the Federal Courthouse and post office. In the event of rain, proud owner and driver Steve Braithwaite said, “The rain hits the windshield and...
Tribute to Women: Sherry Missildine
Growing up, Sherry didn’t think she was smart enough to pursue a career in medicine. “I didn’t grow up in a supportive environment and was never taught how to study, learn, or retain information,” she explained. During her senior year at Arkansas High School, she was hired as a legal secretary, a position she kept for ten years. She worked for a local attorney who specialized in workers’ compensation and disability. “Everything we dealt with was medical-related,” she said.
Tribute to Women: Mary Scott Smith
“All the piano majors were put in choir, something which I didn’t understand and had a pretty bad attitude about going in,” Mary Scott recalled. “Our first piece was Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, and our conductor was going to be Robert Shaw, the legendary choral conductor and also conductor of the Atlanta symphony. When he arrived and rehearsed us, I began to see that this was going to be an amazing experience. When we performed with the orchestra, it literally blew my mind. I had no idea there was a whole world of music like this. It opened so many doors for me. I knew then and there that music was not just for me, it was me, and that these were my people.”
A Love Letter to Modernism
Mary and Jay Wommack purchased their new home in the Northridge neighborhood in 2020. Jay had grown up in this neighborhood and was excited to move back to a location of fond memories. Built in 1964, the Wommacks’ new home called for freshness and vibrancy. As luck would have it, their son-in-law, Justin Scurlock of Scurlock Studio, was excited to take on the challenge.
East Texas Giving Day is Tuesday
EAST TEXAS (KSLA) — Tuesday (April 30) is the annual East Texas Giving Day. ”It’s an 18-hour online giving event to provide vital annual support for local nonprofits,” said Kyle Penny, president of the East Texas Community Foundation. He said there are 366 nonprofits throughout East Texas...
Tribute to Women: Rhonda Roberts
Rhonda Roberts currently serves as the director of special education for the Central Bowie County SSA (Shared Services Agreement), which encompasses the Redwater and Maud school districts. She has spent 32 years in education, beginning in 1990 as a special education teacher at a Corpus Christi middle school. During her eight years in the classroom, she earned a master’s degree in educational administration, which allowed her to work as a principal for the district for 12 years.
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