by Ruth Ellen Whitt, Executive Director Leadership Texarkana   The LIFT City Leaders’ Summit held last month was an outstanding success, thanks to the efforts and support of many individuals, and in particular, thanks to the elected officials who took the time to attend.  From the launch of  LIFT’s last April, Leadership Texarkana’s defined intent … Continue reading »

by Ruth Ellen Whitt Leadership Texarkana Executive Director Many thanks to everyone who signed on in support of the Leadership Initiative for Texarkana City Leaders’ Summit, and thanks to all city officials and community members who participated! We had an extremely productive summit.  As defined from the outset, our intent was an  LT-sponsored retreat, led … Continue reading »

by William Morriss Texarkana Chamber of Commerce Co-Chair Over the years, Texarkana USA has seen good times and bad. It’s seen both sides of State Line Avenue working together as one, and it’s seen both sides fighting each other vigorously. It seems to come in cycles. Each city does have its advantages in terms of … Continue reading »

by Hayes McClerkin From my navy days I can still picture the sailors chipping away the rust before they started to paint. The purpose was to create a situation that would not cause the need to keep painting the ship over in the same place. Texarkana has been painting over rust for the past few … Continue reading »

As a graduate of Leadership Texarkana I was enlightened on all of the history, culture, arts, and other services offered right here, hidden somewhat but here. We must work together to share in what is available and what our real growth potential could be with a united effort. Our community has been talking the talk … Continue reading »

by Brian Goesl Executive Director, Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council, Inc. I have been reading with interest the previous columns in Friday’s Texarkana Gazette in support of LIFT: “Leadership Initiative for Texarkana” and I have to admit that I signed on fairly early in support of this idea. I certainly feel that this is … Continue reading »

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.  Margaret Mead A year ago a small group of individuals from both sides of State Line Avenue in Texarkana began meeting with a simple idea, “That we all can do better if … Continue reading »