Articles by Scott Jester/ROC

The ROC family of individuals, staff, and extended family members joined together recently for the return of Fall Ball. Hempstead Hall was the location with a wonderful meal catered by Big Mac’s BBQ of Hope. […]

The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the upcoming Christmas Parade that will be held Monday, December 4th, 2023 at 6:00pm with presenting sponsor Farmers Bank & Trust. Chamber Executive Director Christy […]

Volunteers from Unity Baptist Church assembled the structures for the church’s “Drive-Through Bethlehem” set for this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 1st & 2nd) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at 402 South Hervey.  The event recreates the […]

There were smiles all around combined with the familiar sounds of bowling balls and pins colliding at the recent Special Olympics Area 11 Bowling competition for school children held at Holiday Bowl in Texarkana. Our […]

The Hope Tourism Commission met in City Hall in the Boardroom on Tuesday afternoon. After being called to order the minutes, revenue, and expenses were reviewed. There was an update on the permits and payments. […]

The Hope City Board met on Tuesday e(11-21). After the prayer, pledge of allegiance and approval of the minutes, the meeting covered the current and proposed budget for the upcoming year. The proposed budget was […]

Angilynn “Angi” Taylor has officially announced her candidacy in a bid to fill the open seat left by the retirement of Judge Tony Yocum in the 38th District, encompassing Hempstead and Nevada Counties. The current […]

A motorist led officers on a high speed chase from the Texarkana area to the west side of Hope Tuesday (11-21).   Officers were able to set up spike strips near Byreview on US 67 and […]

Hope Mayor Don Still spoke to the Hope Kiwanis Club Tuesday (11-21).  The mayor talked about some issues at the city’s landfill.  He noted there is some leakage from an older section of the landfill […]

Lions Mark Ross was honored Monday (11-20) with an award for bringing 25 new members to the club.  Making the presentation is President Milko Smith.  Ross has been a tireless worker for the club.