Stephen Parker

1 week ago | txktoday.com | Stephen Parker

Allan H. Burbage was born on September 2, 1945 in Denton, TX to Parosena and Allan Burbage. He was preceded in death by his parents, his niece Kathleen Oliver Woodard and nephew Timothy Oliver. He is survived by sisters; Dannie Buckley of Texarkana, TX, Betty Oliver of Troy, AL and Ruth Ann Tupick of Valdosta, GA, his nieces; Linda (Mike)Wall of Texarkana, TX and Stacy Oliver of Tallassee, AL and nephews; Mike (Anne) Norton of Waynesboro, GA, and Christopher (Donna) Oliver of Troy, AL.

1 week ago | txktoday.com | Stephen Parker

Texarkana Funeral Home’s Memorial Day Service brought the community together to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives in service to the United States. Hosted at Chapelwood Cemetery on Kings Highway, the ceremony was a solemn tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Master of Ceremonies Charles Jordan, a U.S. Army veteran, led the event with deep reverence, ensuring the significance of the day was felt by all in attendance.

2 weeks ago | txktoday.com | Stephen Parker

David Smilie WatkinsJuly 19, 1924 – May 10, 2025A celebration of Smilie’s life will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM atThe Five Star Premiere Residence of Dallas5455 LaSierra Drive – Dallas, Texas 75231 Smilie was born on July 19, 1924, in Breckenridge, Texas and died peacefully at his home in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

3 weeks ago | txktoday.com | Stephen Parker

Texarkana ISD is rolling out an exciting new initiative aimed at bringing cutting-edge STEM education directly to students: the Mobile STEM Lab. This state-of-the-art learning space, custom-outfitted with high-tech equipment, is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills among elementary students.

1 month ago | txktoday.com | Stephen Parker

The finals of Pitch It Texarkana are set for Tuesday, April 29th, at Crossties Downtown (324 East Broad Street), with over 50 entrants competing for the top spots. Organized by The Assembly Line, this exciting event showcases local entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas and inventions in a fast-paced 3-minute format, relying solely on their delivery and a prop or prototype. The competition features a grand prize of $10,000, with $5,000 for second and $2,500 for third.