The People of Texarkana

Join us in celebrating all that people of Texarkana add to the community
that benefits all of us.

We highlight Texarkana citizens every week, showcasing the many hundreds who serve our community, stepping up to lead the way.

We are excited to showcase local legends, hard workers, award winners,
and those that deserve a high-five.

Featured Leader: Leigh Davis

Leigh DavisDevelopment Director, Northeast Texas CASA, Inc. & Leadership Texarkana Class of 2019Through her work…

Featured Leader: Barbara Walker

Barbara Walker Director of Sales, Hilton Garden InnPresident, Texarkana Hospitality Network Hats off to Barbara Walker for her…

Leader Profile: 2019 Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders

We celebrate the forty-one area high school students who took a week out of their…

Leader Profile: Express Employment Professionals

Express Employment Professionals Express Employment Professionals has been serving the Texarkana area for the past…

Featured Leader: Dr. James Anthony Morris

Pastor, Hamilton Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church Celebrating the power of one to positively impact…

Leader Profile: 2019 Wilbur Award Honoree Isabel Sanchez

Minister, Sacred Heart Catholic Church For the coming few What’s to Love Txk blasts, we…

Leader Profile: 2019 Wilbur Award Honoree Michael Stephenson

Coordinator of Student Life & Orientation, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, & LT Class of 2019 Michael…

2019 Wilbur Award Nominees

For the coming few What’s to Love Txk blasts, we will share a bit more…

Leader Profile: Twin City Black History Association, Winner of Wilbur Award for Exemplary Community Leadership by an Organization

Pictured: TCBHA president Novella Medlock – LT board President Eric Cain – TCBHA Board member…

Leader Profile: Mary O’Farrell, “Silent Smith” Wilbur Honoree

A Silent Smith award for community leadership was presented to Mary O’Farrell, LT class of…