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.

Leader Profile: Don Ruggles, Winner of 2019 Wilbur Award for Exemplary Community Leadership (Adult)

This year’s adult recipient of the Wilbur Award is Don Ruggles, who has gone above…

Featured Leader: Sonja Yates Hubbard

President, Yates GroupLeadership Texarkana Class of 1991 Leadership Texarkana has honored Sonja with its highest…

Take the TrashChallenge

Your chance to lead the way and join the fun and fellowship of TAMU-T’s Big Event!…

Featured Leader: Judy Kelley Morgan

Community Leader & RegentEmeritus for the Texas A&MUniversity System Texas A&M University-Texarkana held a dedication…

Featured Leader: Sara Lawrence, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Educational PsychologyCollege of Education and Liberal ArtsTexas A&M University–TexarkanaLeadership Texarkana Class of…

Featured Leader: Scott Cole

Congratulations to Scott Cole!LT Class of 2011Plant Manager – Texarkana Plant at Cooper Tire &…

Featured Leader: Cary Patterson, 2018 C.E. Palmer Honoree

Congratulations to Cary Patterson who was recently named as the 2018 C.E. Palmer Honoree by…

Leader Profile: Wilbur Smith & the Wilbur Awards

Wilbur Smith was a Texarkana leader who led the way in engaging every citizen he…

Featured Leader: Judge Josh Morriss, III

Chief Justice Texas Sixth District Court of AppealsLT Class of 1981 Behind every exciting event or…

Featured Leaders: Texarkana USA Superintendents

Kudos to our four Texarkana USA Superintendents for bringing their passion for our children to…