Hempstead County News

A “cutting contest”  was held as part of the ceremonies at UAHT’s James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades this past Friday at Washington.  Jake Rhea, Lin Rhea, and Jim Sowers came in first […]

For more than a decade, Hempstead County residents have supported feeding the hungry through contributions of non-perishable food to the Souper Bowl of Caring.  This year’s collection will be Friday, January 31, noon to 5 […]

This Historic Washington State Park and the University of Arkansas Hope Texarkana held a grand opening at the Stephens House which is located within the historic park. The Stephens House is now the home for […]

Hempstead County Courthouse, Road Department and Waste Department will be closed Monday, January 20, 2020, for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday.  Resume regular working hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.Hempstead County trash route for Monday, January 20 and Tuesday, January […]

HOPE – Thirty-five students at Beryl Henry Elementary School maintained perfect attendance during the second nine-week grading period, BHE Principal Dr. Roy Turner announced. Perfect attendance records were maintained by students across both fifth and sixth grade […]

HOPE – Honor roll students at the Hope Academy of Public Service have been announced for the second nine week grading period by HAPS Principal Dr. Carol Ann Duke. All “A” students include Juan Arroyo, Katie […]

HOPE – Honor roll students for the second nine-week grading period at Beryl Henry Elementary School were named today by BHE Principal Dr. Roy Turner. Academic honor roll students include Keona Brown, Kianna Martin, Asia Muldrew, Nakiya Prevo, Zoraida […]

Texarkana, TX – CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System’s Electrophysiology (EP) Lab was recently featured in “EP Lab Digest,” published monthly by Healthcare Made Practical (HMP). The seven-page spotlight article highlights the development, operations and success […]

 A big tip of the cap to the group of HAPS students who made a very large donation of items to the ROC Recycling Center. While it may have been a service project for the […]

The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce held the first community coffee and ribbon cutting for the 2020 year. They kicked off the new year by moving into their new location of 201 South Main Street.  […]