Farmers Bank & Trust recently donated $5,500 to LifeNet for four defibrillators.

On June 22, team members of Eagle Distributing of Texarkana, Inc., accepted the 2018 National Champions Ambassadors of Excellence Award from Anheuser-Busch execs at the Texarkana Convention Center.

On Thursday, May 23, the Debutante Cotillion Club of Texarkana held their annual Announcement Tea at Texarkana Country Club to honor the debutantes of 2019.

Habitat for Humanity Texarkana recently held a Ground Blessing for future homeowner, R’Ciesae Lee and her family.

The Women for A&M-Texarkana hosted its Annual Membership Celebration on May 9 in the Building for Academic and Student Services on A&M-Texarkana’s campus. Women for A&M-Texarkana President Virginia Trammell welcomed guests, who enjoyed a spring buffet prepared by the catering staff at the university.

Women for the Arts donated $135,000 to the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC) on May 22.

On Monday, June 10, Tacos 4 Life celebrated its second annual Hunger Hero Day activities by encouraging its patrons to come dressed as a superhero or local hero.

On May 16, Gusano’s Restaurant was the venue for an Armed Forces Day Celebration, sponsored by Texarkana International Rotary Club and hosted by the T.A.B. Anti-Bully group.

First Responder’s Day was held May 22 as part of the fourth annual EMS Appreciation Week festivities. Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner was served for all first responders including EMS, law enforcement and firefighters.

A Private Reception was held June 6 at Northridge Country Club to honor Collom & Carney Clinic Association President and CEO Tom Simmons, who retired June 28, but will remain with Collom & Carney as a consultant.

An afternoon filled with delicious foods, giveaways, and a bake sale took place during Taste of TC, held on May 11 inside the Truman Arnold Student Center on the Texarkana College campus.

The Hospice of Texarkana Foundation hosted “Cocktails, Appetizers and Music” on May 2 at The Silvermoon on Broad.

Judy Morgan hosted the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra’s board and members of the community during a reception honoring TSO’s newly appointed music director, Philip Mann.

On Thursday, May 16, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Infinity celebrated its Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Garden Party/Open House.

The Texarkana Arkansas School District celebrated Rep. Carol Dalby as the Arkansas High School Distinguished Alumna during a Reception on April 25 at the Arkansas High School Red Wall.

PhonePros presented a community-wide Easter event on April 20 at their Gibson Lane location.

Wadley Regional Medical Center presented the fourth annual Texarkana Dragon Boat Festival at Bringle Lake Park.

A day of exploring and learning took place at the Discovery Place Interactive Museum and the Museum of Regional History on May 11 during the Texarkana Museums System’s DownTown TinkerTown.

Rotary Club International and Oaklawn Rotary Club hosted an annual picnic for Opportunities, Inc. on May 14 at Bobby Ferguson Park.

The Pleasant Grove Independent School District Education Foundation hosted its annual Culinary Uncorked event on April 26 at the home of Danielle and Dr. Chad Patterson.