Faces & Places

27th Annual Bramlett Beans and Cornbread

The 27th Annual Bramlett Beans and Cornbread was held on Thursday, December 4, at the Texarkana, Texas, Convention Center. This event featured beans, cornbread, tea, coffee, and dessert. Proceeds from Bramlett Beans and Cornbread provide Christmas food baskets to families in the community. This event allows them to serve over 100 families with food baskets that include a month's worth of food.
Posted on December 16, 2025 in Faces & Places READ MORE

Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital Celebrates 10 Years

Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital celebrated its 10-year anniversary in November 2025 with a ribbon-cutting event at its facility on Cowhorn Creek Drive. Community leaders, staff, and supporters gathered to honor a decade of providing 24/7 emergency medical care to the Texarkana region. The milestone highlighted the center’s continued commitment to accessible, patient-focused healthcare and recognized the impact it has made on local families since opening its doors ten years ago.

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Posted on December 9, 2025 in Faces & Places READ MORE

Opportunities, Inc. 2025 Annual Autumn Luncheon

The Opportunities, Inc. Annual Autumn Luncheon was held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the home of Jeanna Rogers. This signature event, hosted by the Foundation Board, has been held since 1985. Founded by Joan Carter and the late Nancy Sandefur, the Opportunities, Inc. Foundation Board raises public awareness about Opportunities, Inc. and its many programs. This year's luncheon was held in memory of Patsy Bell, celebrating the ongoing progress of the organization while raising vital funds to support local children and adults with disabilities in our community.
Posted on November 25, 2025 in Faces & Places READ MORE

Festival of Trees 2025 Gala

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made hosted its annual Festival of the Trees November 6-8, 2025, at the Texarkana, Arkansas Convention Center, concluding with a festive gala on Saturday evening. The multi-day event featured beautifully decorated Christmas trees, holiday shopping, and community festivities, all in support of the organization’s mission to care for families with babies in the NICU by providing resources, encouragement, and compassionate support.
Posted on November 18, 2025 in Faces & Places READ MORE

The Primary Commons Grand Opening

… The Primary Commons officially celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 417 East New Boston Road in Nash, Texas. Guests were welcomed for a come-and-go event, where they experienced the venue’s elevated farm-to-table concept and genuine spirit of hospitality. Attendees enjoyed appetizers highlighting the fall seasonal menu, along with signature craft cocktails, curated wines, and beer. The event offered a first look at the warm, thoughtfully designed space and an opportunity to meet the team behind the concept.
Posted on November 4, 2025 in Faces & Places READ MORE

8th Annual Destination Downtown

On Saturday, October 11th, 2025, LNKTXK hosted the 8th Annual Destination Downtown. Destination Downtown is an evening of food, drinks and live entertainment. This year the event consisted of over 15 stops and 10 bands performing across downtown Texarkana. The purpose of the event is to showcase our ever expanding downtown and offer attendees an opportunity to sample what downtown has to offer in hopes they will become frequent supporters.
Posted on October 28, 2025 in Faces & Places READ MORE

Hospice of Texarkana 2025 Jeans and Bling

The 16th Annual Jeans and Bling, benefiting Hospice of Texarkana, took place at the Texarkana, Texas, Convention Center on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The evening kicked off with a lively celebrity lip sync contest, where Mary Washington claimed victory. Becky Easley with RE/MAX Preferred and Kimberly Collins of Better Homes & Gardens Realty also performed, with a special encore from last year’s champ, Donna Davis. The night also featured live music from The Landsharks, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band.
Posted on October 21, 2025 in Faces & Places READ MORE

Opportunities, Inc. 2025 Golf Invitational

… The 36th Annual Opportunities Inc. Golf Invitational was held at Texarkana Country Club on Monday, September 15, 2025. Opportunities Inc. provides developmental and support services to children and adults with disabilities, helping them live full lives and encouraging recognition of the value and abilities of everyone in our community. … Over the past 36 years, the tournament has raised more than $3.5 million—funds that have been truly life-changing for those served by the organization. … With the help of the Opportunities Inc.
Posted on October 14, 2025 in Faces & Places READ MORE

Texarkana ISD Celebrates the Opening of Parks Elementary School

… Texarkana Independent School District celebrated the ribbon-cutting and open house for the new Parks Elementary School, built on the historic Pine Street site. The building unites elements of the past in its exterior architecture with a state-of-the-art interior, designed to inspire a new generation of students. … Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker and Principal Audrey Shumate welcomed attendees, highlighting the school’s focus on early college and career exploration, leadership development, and fostering creativity.
Posted on October 7, 2025 in Faces & Places READ MORE
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