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.
JOE’S ITALIAN BISTRO SUBMITTED PHOTO
HOPKINS ICEHOUSE PHOTO BY HOPKINS ICEHOUSE
PECAN POINT GASTROPUB & BREWERY PHOTO BY PECAN POINT
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