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.

Toney Favors led the way in Texarkana USA

Friday, September 1 may have been the final day of Toney Favor’s decades-long tenure as…

Stacy James Mayo is Leading the Way in Texarkana USA

As a veteran pageant participant –AND winner of the Miss Texas title in 2001 –…

2023 PRIDE Academy Counselors and Organizers

Three cheers for all of the organizers and volunteer counselors who led the 2023 PRIDE…

Cheyenne Adams the Entrepreneur behind PADDLE TXK

Celebrating CHEYENNE ADAMS – for not just imagining what might add to TXK USA’s family-focused…

TXK150 Committee Members

Arkansas:Velvet CoolJaime SimmonsJaime FinleyCylestine ThorntonMichael Stephenson Texas:Judge Josh MorrissFred NortonChris ThomasRobin RogersLisa ThompsonKeith Beason The TXK150 committee…

TXK kids can learn from a Kennedy Center Teaching artist IN TEXARKANA!

Imagine…your child could have the rare opportunity – IN TEXARKANA – to learn directly from…

Gerry Stanford is Leading the Way in Texarkana USA

Leadership Texarkana’s Wilbur Awards have been given annually since 1992, in memory of community servant…

Robby Robertson is Leading the Way in Texarkana USA

Leadership Texarkana’s Wilbur Awards have been given annually since 1992, in memory of community servant…

Barbara Walker is Leading the Way in Texarkana USA

Leadership Texarkana’s Wilbur Awards have been given annually since 1992, in memory of community servant…

Vicki Parks is Leading the Way in Texarkana USA

Vicki Parks, Funeral Director, Jones Stuart Mortuary, has been nominated by Sharon Patton Johnson for…