37-533: The Swift Building is a historic commercial building at 410 East Broad Street in Texarkana, Arkansas . It is a two-story brick building, with a distinctive brick parapet topped by cast concrete. The main facade has a central doorway, with a series of three sash windows on the right and a recessed loading bay on the left. The building was built c. 1920 by the Swift Meat Company, and is a well-preserved example of
74-519: A Red River steamboat named The Texarkana , c. 1860 . A third account relates that a storekeeper named Swindle in Red Land, Louisiana, concocted a drink called "Texarkana Bitters". Texarkana is located at the junction of Interstate 30 and US highways 59 , 67 , 71 and 82 in extreme northeastern Texas on the Texas-Arkansas border. It is bordered by the city of Texarkana, Arkansas, to
111-469: A community college . Texarkana Regional Airport is located in Texarkana, Arkansas, and serves general aviation and American Eagle service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport . Texarkana Union Station is located in downtown Texarkana along the state line, with Amtrak 's Texas Eagle providing daily service east to Chicago and west to San Antonio , continuing on to Los Angeles three days
148-605: A combined population of 65,580 in the 2020 decennial census, and the metropolitan area had a population of 149,482. Railroads were quick to see the possibilities of connecting markets in this vast area. In the late 1850s, the builders of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad were pushing their line steadily south across Arkansas. By 1874, they crossed the Red River and reached the Texas state line. Between February 16 and March 19, 1874, trains ran between
185-414: A household in the city was $ 29,727, and for a family was $ 39,119. Males had a median income of $ 34,155 versus $ 21,143 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,815. About 19.4% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 34.8% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over. The most affluent area of Texarkana is Pleasant Grove, where the median income
222-577: A meat packing facility from the period, and a good example of vernacular commercial architecture. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This article about a property in Miller County, Arkansas on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Texarkana, Arkansas Texarkana is a city in
259-404: A trading center, first located at the intersection of major railroads serving Texas, Arkansas and north into Missouri. Since then three major Interstate highways constructed crossroads here: Interstate 30 (I-30), I-49 , and the future I-69 . The Red River Army Depot is the largest single employer in the city. The Texarkana Arkansas School District is the largest public school district on
296-458: A week with intermediate points. The Texarkana Urban Transit District provides bus transportation to major areas of town along nine different routes. Service runs from 5:30 am to 6:20 pm Monday–Saturday. Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Jefferson Lines . Interstate 30 passes through Texarkana on the north. Loop 151 on the west of the city forms part of the Texarkana Loop ,
333-600: Is $ 49,562 for each household and the median for a family is $ 57,219 in 2013. According to the city's 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the Texarkana Metropolitan Statistical Area, are: According to the city's most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fund Financial Statements, the city's various funds had $ 36.0 million in revenues, $ 37.0 million in expenditures, $ 18.9 million in total assets, $ 3.5 million in total liabilities, and $ 7.2 million in investments. Though
370-560: Is located downtown in the Bi-State Justice Building. At the federal level, the two U.S. senators from Texas are Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz ; since a remap in 2022, the city of Texarkana is part of Texas's 1st congressional district , which is currently represented by Republican Nathaniel Moran . Much of the rest of Bowie County is in the Texas's 4th congressional district . The Federal Courthouse (which also holds
407-628: Is mainly drained by Nix Creek , a southwest-flowing tributary of Days Creek, part of the Sulphur River watershed leading to the Red River . The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Texarkana has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 29,387 people, 11,404 households, and 7,348 families residing in
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#1732872972852444-458: Is provided by two school districts: Private education opportunities include: In 2012, a branch of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope was established at Texarkana. It is known as University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT). In 2015 UAHT began partnering with the University of Arkansas Little Rock , to offer bachelor's degree programs through UALR Texarkana, with classes held on
481-517: Is within the city limits of Texarkana, Arkansas, are exempt from Arkansas individual income taxes. The Federal Courthouse (which holds the city's only post office) is located directly on the Arkansas-Texas state line. It is the only federal office building to straddle a state line. According to the city's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[5] the top employers in the area are: Public education for elementary and secondary school students
518-459: The U.S. state of Arkansas and the county seat of Miller County , on the southwest border of the state. As of the 2020 census , it had a population of 29,387. It is the twin city of Texarkana, Texas , located just across the state line. The city was founded at a railroad intersection on December 8, 1873, and was incorporated in Arkansas on August 10, 1880. Texarkana and its Texas counterpart are
555-515: The Arkansas side. The city has a branch campus of the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT). On the Texas side is located Texarkana College . Miller County was formed in 1820 in the Arkansas Territory ; it was named in honor of James Miller , Arkansas' first territorial governor and a general during the War of 1812 . Much of its eastern border is formed by the Red River . At the time, there
592-540: The South. Texarkana is 143 miles (230 km) southwest of Little Rock , 72 miles (116 km) north of Shreveport, Louisiana , and 180 miles (290 km) northeast of Dallas , Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau , Texarkana has a total area of 42.2 square miles (109 km ), of which 42.0 square miles (109 km ) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km ), or 0.54%, are water. The city
629-507: The Texans. After the Texas Republic gained independence from Mexico, regional unrest increased. In 1838, Governor James Conway proposed that the "easiest and most effective remedy is the abolition of Miller County to an area which is more patriotic." Miller County was dissolved and its land was made part of Lafayette County, Arkansas . In 1873 town lots were sold in Texarkana, Arkansas, at
666-457: The Texas border and the Red River, whence passengers and freight were ferried north to Fulton, Arkansas to continue by rail. The Red River Bridge opened on March 20, 1874. Since then, trains have run directly from Texarkana to St. Louis , Missouri. Keen rivalry existed between the 1870s railroad builders. The Texas and Pacific Railroad reached across Texas to the Arkansas state line. The border
703-692: The UAHT Texarkana campus. Texarkana, Texas Texarkana is a city in Bowie County, Texas , United States, in the Ark-La-Tex region. Located approximately 180 miles (290 km) from Dallas , Texarkana is a twin city with neighboring Texarkana, Arkansas . The Texas city's population was 36,193 at the 2020 census. The city and its Arkansas counterpart form the core of the Texarkana metropolitan statistical area , encompassing all of Bowie County, Texas, and Miller County, Arkansas . The two cities had
740-427: The area including Wagner Creek , Cowhorn Creek , Swampoodle Creek and Days Creek . On May 22, 2008, a microburst producing winds up to 100 mph occurred over Stateline Avenue and surrounding communities. An analysis of radar data leading up to the damage showed that two severe thunderstorms came together on the south side of the city. One severe storm was moving northeastward from southern Bowie County, while
777-404: The average family size was 2.99. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males. The median income for a household in the city
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#1732872972852814-550: The city was historically Democratic , Texarkana is currently represented by Republicans in both houses of the Texas State Legislature . The state senator is Bryan Hughes from District 1. State Representative Gary VanDeaver represents Texas House District 1. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates the Texarkana District Parole Office in Texarkana. The Texas Sixth Court of Appeals
851-555: The city. As of the census of 2016, there were 30,283 people, 13,565 households, and 7,040 families residing in the city. The population density was 830.5 inhabitants per square mile (320.7/km ). There were 11,721 housing units at an average density of 368.1 per square mile (142.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 65.93% White , 31.00% Black or African American , 0.48% Native American , 0.50% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.61% from other races , and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of
888-460: The city. The population density was 1,228.13 inhabitants per square mile (474.18/km ). The 16,270 housing units averaged 589.4 per square mile (227.5/km ). Of the 16,280 households, 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present. and 34.1% were not families; 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who
925-460: The downtown post office ) is located directly on the Arkansas-Texas state line and is the only federal office building to straddle a state line. During his campaign for the presidency, John F. Kennedy spoke on the steps of the courthouse September 13, 1960, and so did President Jimmy Carter , on October 22, 1980. The Federal Correctional Institution, Texarkana , is a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility in unincorporated Bowie County just outside
962-517: The east, and by the smaller cities of Nash , Wake Village and Liberty Eylau , Texas to the west. It is in the Central Time Zone . According to the United States Census Bureau , the Texas city has a total area of 29.5 square miles (76.3 km ), of which 29.0 square miles (75.2 km ) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km ), or 1.39%, is covered by water. The city is roughly 180 miles northeast of Dallas . Several creeks run through
999-453: The intersection of two railroads, which stimulated its growth as a trading center. In this area and time period, railroads had replaced rivers as the preferred method of transportation and shipping, and new towns were sited for best advantage via the railroad. The next year (1874), Texarkana, Texas , was founded on the rail line on June 12 across the state border. That same year, the Arkansas legislature re-established Miller County. Efforts of
1036-471: The name's origin differ, and it had been in use some time before the town was founded. The most popular tradition is that when the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway was building its line through the area, Col. Gus Knobel, a railroad surveyor, coined the name. He is said to have painted it on a plank and nailed it to a tree, saying "This is the name of a town which is to be built here." Another story tells of
1073-500: The other was moving northwestward through Miller County. Both storms collided in an area just south of downtown Texarkana. On May 16, 2020, a waterspout tornado formed in adjacent Lake Wright Patman . On December 31, 2021, a rare weather phenomenon called "animal rain" caused fish to fall out of the sky and land in pedestrian's yards, sidewalks and business lots. According to the 2020 United States census , there were 36,193 people, 14,148 households, and 8,767 families residing in
1110-410: The population. There were 13,565 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and
1147-539: The principal cities of the Texarkana metropolitan area , which in 2021 was ranked 289th in the United States with a population of 147,174, according to the United States Census Bureau . Within the Ark-La-Tex subregion of southwest Arkansas , Texarkana is located in the Piney Woods , an oak–hickory forest that dominates the flat Gulf Coastal Plain . Texarkana's economy is based on agriculture. The city has long been
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1184-646: The southwest border of the city. Schools in Texarkana, Texas, are under the jurisdiction of the Texarkana Independent School District , the Liberty-Eylau Independent School District , Pleasant Grove Independent School District , and Red Lick Independent School District . Texarkana is home to Texas A&M University–Texarkana , a four-year branch of the Texas A&;M University System , and to Texarkana College ,
1221-477: The young town in Arkansas to be incorporated were not realized until October 17, 1880, nearly seven years after Texarkana, Texas, was formed. Both Texarkana cities generally recognize December 8, 1873, as the date of organization. On February 11, 1922, masked men lynched Mr. Norman , an African-American man, in Texarkana , Miller County, Arkansas . Lynchings were perpetrated by white men primarily against black males, although some black women were also lynched in
1258-567: Was $ 31,343, and the median income for a family was $ 38,292 . Males had a median income of $ 35,204 versus $ 21,731 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,130. About 17.2% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 33.0% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or above. The Arkansas Department of Correction operates the Texarkana Regional Correction Center in Texarkana. Arkansas residents whose permanent residence
1295-457: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01. In the city, the age distribution of the population was 26.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males. The median income for
1332-499: Was considerable uncertainty among Americans as to the location of the boundary between the county (and the United States) and national territory of Mexico , which then included Texas. Consequently, settlers believed that Arkansas levied and collected taxes on land that eventually might be held by Mexico. Moreover, many who resented what they considered Mexican oppression of European-American Texans were openly declaring allegiance to
1369-489: Was the logical place for the different railways to connect. On December 8, 1873, the Texas and Pacific sold the first town lots for the future city. The first buyer was J. W. Davis, who purchased the land where today's Hotel McCartney now stands on the Texas side of the border, opposite Union Station which is split between both the Arkansas and Texas border. The name Texarkana is known to be a portmanteau of Tex as , Ark ansas , and nearby Louisi ana . However, accounts of
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