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TEXARKANA--The ninth annual Cooper Tires Big Bass Fishing Tournament will make another splash on May 4 at Sportsman Cove on Lake Wright Patman.

PHOTO DESCRIPTION | From left, Tracy Altenbaumer, Mark Bledsoe, Darla Wilf, Molly Riley, Trevelyan Hodge Sr. and Tammy Waters pose with a $10,000 check that Domtar surprised United Way of Greater Texarkana with on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. "We are thankful to have a community-minded corporate sponsor that believes in taking care of neighbors needing a hand up," President/CEO Mark Bledsoe said. "We are blessed to have a community that cares." (Photo courtesy of United Way of Grea...

TEXARKANA, Texas -- United Way of Greater Texarkana is preparing to host its ninth annual Uncork Your Support fundraiser, scheduled for Nov. 16.

TEXARKANA, Ark. - As United Way of Texarkana works to reach its campaign fundraising goal, the non-profit receives some help from Cooper Tire in the form of a $25,000 donation.

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TEXARKANA, Texas --United Way of Greater Texarkana on Friday held a Recognition Breakfast for its sponsors and partners and community members who help the agency fulfill its mission to improve the "overall quality of life" in the region.

TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Representatives of Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.s Community Foundation present a check for $25,000 to the United Way on Thursday during a presentation at the plant. The funds will go toward the United Way of Greater Texarkanas annual campaign, which has a goal of $900,000. The campaign funds more than 30 programs in a nine-county region that includes parts of Texas and Arkansas. Pictured, from left, are Tommy Cullins, Cooper Tire plant manager; Mark Bledsoe, United Way president;...

TEXARKANA, Ark. - Football fans gathered in Texarkana, Arkansas for the Farmers Bank & Trust Live United Bowl.

TEXARKANA, Texas -- Community leaders and volunteers gathered at Texarkana, Texas convention center to eat lunch and kick off the annual giving campaign for United Way of Greater Texarkana.

TEXARKANA, Texas -- With the federal pandemic-era school meal program coming to an end, school districts are preparing to help families with the transition.