The "We Are Washington" Open House was held on August 3rd, 2024. The community came together to explore and take part in the programs available at the Washington Community Development Center.
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We are Washington aims to assist community members in enhancing their quality of life by promoting awareness for both children and adults, as well as providing meals and other forms of assistance to families. This is achieved by utilizing the center as a central hub for hosting classes, programs, and community events.
The Texarkana Museums System hosted "Stepping Through Time," featuring Ms. Olivia Moore's personal designer shoe collection, at the Adopt-a-Shoe Fundraiser on Thursday, July 25, at St. James Episcopal Great Hall. This event honored the late Matriarch of the Ace of Clubs House. Guests enjoyed browsing her extensive shoe collection and had the opportunity to adopt a shoe of their choice. All proceeds support the restoration and renovation of the Ace of Clubs House.
The Texarkana Regional Airport hosted its ribbon cutting on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the new location, 2600 TXK Blvd. Texarkana Arkansas. The airport opened its doors on July 1, bringing a modern and state-of-the-art facility to our community. This highly anticipated development promises to enhance travel convenience and boost economic growth in the region. The Texarkana USA Regional Airport is poised to become a key gateway for travelers and businesses with expanded services, cutting-edge technology, and improved passenger amenities.
The Debutante Cotillion Club of Texarkana honored the 2024 debutantes at the annual Announcement Tea on Tuesday, May 30, 2024, at the Texarkana Country Club. This year's debutantes are:
… • Madelyn Claire Bixler … • Marlee Brooke Bledsoe … • Isabella Claire Fuqua … • Camille Smith Harrelson … • Lydia Leigh Horton … • Lydia Grace Lee … • Lani Elizabeth Lindsey … • Elizabeth Blane Maneth … • Bella Claire Murdock … • Eden Elizabeth Neal … • Reagan Kay Raney … • Ava Grace Welch … • Hensley Suzanne Whitten
SkinRNs hosted its grand opening on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 3218 Texas Boulevard, Texarkana, TX. Hosted by owners Brandy Early and Holland Meador, guests enjoyed holdovers, drinks, and a peek into the newly renovated location. SkinRNs is a physician-supervised medical spa offering aesthetics, IV hydration, weight loss, and skincare, located at 3218 Texas Boulevard.
Robbins Toyota hosted its second annual "Attend and Win Giveaway" on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Participating districts were Liberty-Eylau ISD, Pleasant Grove ISD, Texarkana ISD, Texarkana Arkansas School District, and Trinity Christian School. Eighteen seniors had perfect attendance all year and were entered into the drawing. Layla Lane was the lucky winner of the annual Attend and Win Giveaway. Layla drove away with a brand new 2024 Toyota Corolla thanks to Robbins Toyota and her perfect attendance.
We Are Washington, a local non-profit whose mission is to cultivate the youth of our community into motivated and upstanding individuals, hosted its inaugural “We Are One: We Are Washington Gala” on May 9th, 2024, at Crossties Event Venue. The non-profit is housed at Washington Community Development Center, which was the old Booker T. Washington High School, and the building itself has been transformed into a hub for life skill development, sporting events, tutoring, community events, and more. Further, the center is home to a number of other non-profits that are housed there rent-free.
The Twisted and Uncorked VIP Party took place on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Silvermoon on Broad. The evening featured a VIP dinner buffet, music, and auction items, all in celebration of the 9th Annual Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival held on Saturday, May 5, 2024. The best part is that 100% of the proceeds will be used locally to support the Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area and Our Place Day Respite Center.
Texarkana Independent School District hosted a book signing for alumni Gary Kusin on May 2, 2024, at the Sullivan Performing Arts Center and John Thomas Theatre. Gary Kusin is a mentor, investor, entrepreneur, business advisor, and author of the book Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling Up from GameStop to Laura Mercier Cosmetics and Beyond.
On April 20, 2024, the Arkansas State Police Foundation and the ASPF Spouses’ Auxiliary Troop G hosted a Dueling Piano Fundraiser at Texarkana Country Club to benefit the Randy & Betty Hedge Spouses’ Auxiliary Scholarship fund. Currently, this scholarship fund awards 19 Troopers' dependents and has awarded 15 additional scholarships for Fall 2024. Click here for more information on ASPF.
