WRIGHT PATTMAN LAKE SPILLWAY PHOTO BY BRYANT ALLEN
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
From Texarkana’s inception, the downtown area has been at its heart. Today, driven by the arts, downtown is alive with the murals of local artists. There are four museums, the Texarkana Regional Arts Center and historical buildings that tell the story of Texarkana’s past. Fully restored in 1979 and 1980, the beautiful and historic Perot Theatre plays host to a variety of spectacular concerts and theatre productions. It is also the home of The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, which enhances and richly expands Texarkana’s musical culture. The state line running through Texarkana runs right through the middle of one of Downtown’s most notable attractions. State Line Post Office and Federal Courthouse is unique in that it is located in both Texas and Arkansas. The building even has two zip codes! It has become the second most photographed United States courthouse, following only the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. It is not uncommon to see visitors and natives alike taking family photos
in front of the iconic sign with the well-known building serving as the backdrop, one foot in Texas and the other in Arkansas. The only facility of its kind, Texarkana’s Bi-State Justice Center, is on State Line Avenue in the downtown area. The work of twenty city, county and state judicial and law enforcement agencies for the states of Arkansas and Texas is conducted within its walls. Being located in two states, special legislation by both Arkansas and Texas created unique legal jurisdictions which apply only within this one-of-a-kind building. Many Texarkana residents also call the downtown area home. Beautiful loft apartments are scattered throughout downtown, and residents can enjoy the city’s best food and entertainment right outside their doors. As downtown revitalization efforts continue, more living accommodations will be available and will be the perfect place for those who want to stay in the middle of all the action.
INDUSTRY AND EXPANSION When traveling around town, you immediately notice the growth and development of Texarkana. The cities have what it takes and are ideally located, affordable and offer a pro-business treasure trove of possibility. The manufacturing jobs of Cooper Tire and Rubber Company and the employment of military personnel by Red River Army Depot have offered employment opportunities with competitive salaries for the citizens of Texarkana for many years. These businesses and many others are continuing to draw new people and take advantage of the potential of Texarkana’s growing community. You find even more opportunities traveling around town including locations for a day of golf and plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy year-round. New Haven Golf Club, Oak Grove Golf Club and Texarkana Country Club all offer beautiful options for the most enthusiastic golfer. All around town, golfers can take their pick between a variety of courses. Finally, Texarkana offers great choices for the sportsman and hunter of the family. The fishing at Millwood Lake and Lake Wright Patman cannot be beat. These lakes are perfect for hiking, skiing, camping and swimming as well. A day at the lake is always a good day and Texarkana has several beautiful options to choose from.
COTTON BELT COUPOLA GAZEBO PHOTO BY ERIC ETHRIDGE
GRAHAM SLAM BAKERY PHOTO BY KARA HUMPHREY
It doesn’t matter if you are Uptown, Downtown, Midtown or simply driving Around Town, Texarkana is a unique and wonderful place for food, fun and exploring. The railroads that brought this city to life were only the beginning and opened the door for “The Nicest Place to Live in Texas and Arkansas.” The people of Texarkana take care of each other, which is what life is all about. The cities of Texarkana, Arkansas and Texarkana, Texas come together to form a community that truly is Twice as Nice.
PECAN POINT GASTROPUB AND BREWERY PHOTO BY MATT CORNELIUS
FRONT STREET CABOOSE PHOTO BY MATT CORNELIUS
JCM INDUSTRIES SUBMITTED PHOTO
14 | Texarkana Community Directory | Spring 2021
Spring 2021 | Texarkana Community Directory | 15
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs