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.

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…

Greater Texarkana Young Professionals

Nominated by Natalie Copeland, GTYP is growing fast with over 200 members who impact our…

John Thomas Borowitz is Leading the Way in Texarkana USA

Nominated by Susan Waldrep as the epitome of a student who “Leads the Way,” John…

Van Alexander is Leading the Way in Texarkana USA

One of the highlights of Leadership Texarkana’s annual Lunch with Leaders is the presentation of…

Members of the Leadership Texarkana
Class of 2023

We celebrate and lift up the forty-five outstanding individuals representing all demographics and sectors of…