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. Residents and visitors can experience great food, drinks, live music and more in Texarkana’s Entertainment Districts, where open containers are approved for guests ages 21 and older in the public spaces within the districts’ boundaries. Many of downtown’s most notable and loved restaurants can be counted on to provide the perfect mixed drinks and locally craf ted beers to spice up your nights. 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& 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 department of defense 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.
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