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.

Leading the Way – Lisa Day, Sharon Ward, and Lisa Mitchell

Community Café is a bi-weekly event that takes place at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church.…

Leading the Way – LaMoya Burks

LaMoya Burks, TC librarian, is an award-winning scholar who represents Texarkana well on the state…

Leading the Way – Caroline Joyce

As a senior in 2020, Caroline Joyce was a top ranked 2020 graduate at Pleasant…

Leading the Way – Garrett Fowler

2020 Wilbur Youth HonoreeGarrett Fowler A recent graduate of TASD, Garrett Fowler where he participated…

Leading the Way – Cranford Graves

2020 Adult Wilbur Honoree Cranford Graves is known to ‘be a man after God’s own heart’…

Leading the Way – Leadership Texarkana Class of 2021

Here’s a BIG Leadership Texarkana shout out to the committed Texarkanians who are investing themselves…

Leading the Way – Adison Cummings

2020 WILBUR ADULT HONOREEAdison Cummings As a student at TASD, Adison Cummings participated in the Interact Club…

Leading the Way – Quinn and Irene Stanfill

2020 WILBUR ADULT HONOREEQuinn and Irene Stanfill Quinn and Irene Stanfill are models of the impact…

Leading the Way – Nelda Shavers

Nelda Shavers is a pastor who began Kingdom International Church in 2015 after serving under the…

Leading the Way – Jenna Williamson

The 2020 Wilbur Award for Youth Leadership was presented to Jenna Williamson, a recent graduate of TISD…