The Debutante Cotillion Club of Texarkana honored the 2023 debutantes at the annual Announcement Tea on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Texarkana Country Club. This year's debutantes are Kelsey Allison Clark, Mary Margaret Dowd, Raegan Lee Durmon, Olivia Grace George, Helen Clark Hays, Noelle Elise Sherman, Landry Grace Trammell, and Lucy Brooke Woodman.
In honor of the eighth annual EMS Appreciation Week, local first responders were celebrated at First Responders Day on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Big Jakes Bar-B-Que was served to all first sponsors to honor their efforts and dedications at Crossties in Downtown Texarkana. This event was sponsored by Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital, Eagle Distributing, Farmers Bank & Trust, and Texarkana Funeral Home.
Women for A&M-Texarkana held its Membership Celebration on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the home of Daphne and Mike Cox. Women for A&M-Texarkana is a dynamic group of women working to enhance the economic development, cultural enrichment, and funding initiatives for scholarships and degree programs at Texas A&M-Texarkana. The group’s mission is to support and promote the many ways the college enhances life in Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas.
Twisted and Uncorked, presented by Ledwell was held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the home of Cathy and Mark Van Herpen. The evening consisted of a VIP Dinner Buffet, music, and auction items. The evening was held in celebration to kick-off the 8th annual Texarkana Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival that was held on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The best part is that 100% of the proceeds will be used LOCALLY for Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area and Our Place Respite Care Center.
Pleasant Grove ISD Education Foundation's Simply the Best Culinary Uncorked, presented by Farmers Bank & Trust, was held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the home of Lesley and Adam Dukelow. The evening included live entertainment by The Lovers, as seen on The Voice, delectable delights, and a live and silent auction that all proceeds benefitted the PGISD Education Foundation.
Stone Studio Spring Showcase was held on Thursday, April 6, 2023. The evening included hors d'oeuvres and cocktails by Sullifarm & Kitchen. Other vendors for the evening included Dot's Rentals & Sales, Heavenly Sweets FLower Boutique, and Memorable Events. Stone Studio is located at 700 E. Broad Street, Texarkana, Arkansas.
CASA for Children and the Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center 9th annual CASA Colorful 5k was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Trinity Baptist Church cross county trail.
Clay's Golf and Guitars sponsored an open house event for TRAHC Arts on Main on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The event allowed people to learn more about Arts on Main while enjoying refreshments. Clay's Golf and Guitars will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, that will benefit TRAHC Arts on Main.
The Farmers Bank Foundation hosted NFL quarterback and television personality Terry Bradshaw as a part of its third annual Distinguished Speaker Series held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Hilton Garden Inn Texarkana Convention Center in Texarkana, Texas.
Renew Integrated Medical Spa celebrated Botox's 21st Birthday on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The event included specials, giveaways, food, champagne, and more.