WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
From Texarkana’s inception, the downtown area has been at its heart. Today, energized by the arts, downtown is filled with murals created by local artists. There are four museums, the Texarkana Regional Arts Center, and historic buildings that reflect the city’s past. Fully restored in 1979 and 1980, the beautiful and historic Perot Theatre hosts a variety of concerts and theatrical performances. It is also the home of the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, which continues to enrich the city’s musical culture. The state line running through Texarkana passes directly through one of downtown’s most notable landmarks. The 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, behind only the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. It is not uncommon to see visitors and residents alike taking photos in front of the iconic sign, with the well-known
building as the backdrop, one foot in Texas and the other in Arkansas. The only facility of its kind, Texarkana’s Bi-State Justice Center, sits on State Line Avenue in the downtown area. The work of twenty city, county, and state judicial and law enforcement agencies from Arkansas and Texas is conducted within its walls. Located in two states, the building is subject to special legislation from both Arkansas and Texas, creating unique legal jurisdictions that 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 are expected to become available, offering an ideal option for those who want to stay in the center of it all.
THE EAGLE BOURBON & WINE LOUNGE PHOTO BY MATT CORNELIUS
TEE IT UP! GOLF LOUNGE PHOTO BY MATT CORNELIUS
SOUTHERN GRACE BOUTIQUE SUBMITTED PHOTO
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