Paul Johnson, 58, of Texarkana, Texas, died April 19 in a Houston hospital. Mr. Johnson was born Aug. 8, 1953, in Texarkana. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Survivors include his mother, Alee Johnson of Texarkana; one sister-in-law, Cecelia … More →

By: Marie Martin – Texarkana Gazette A host of community members attended Texarkana Independent School District’s Community Breakfast on Tuesday to honor longtime district employee Gerald Brooks. Amid the coffee, orange juice and sausage and cream cheese crepes, the group gathered to listen … More →

Former teacher, principal to be honored at a breakfast today Gerald Brooks is the 2012 Texarkana Independent School District Hall of Fame inductee. The district will honor Brooks, a former teacher and principal, during its Texas Public Schools Week community breakfast at 7 … More →

Longtime educator Dan Haskins honored for his dedication By: Lareign Ward – Texarkana Gazette Dan Haskins was honored Sunday at St. Paul United Methodist Church for devoting his life to education and service. The recognition was a surprise for Haskins, who thought he … More →

Dear Loyal Dunbarite: I trust and pray that this communiqué finds you and your family prospering and in good health! Truly, the Lord has smiled on many of the families that have made up our dear school. Although it is functioning currently as … More →

Get ready, GET READY, GET READY! After plenty of meetings, weeks of discussions and lots of preliminary planning, it’s a done deal… The date has been set, the hotel has been chosen and Now the story can be told— the two-thousand twelve Texarkana … More →

In a luncheon-meeting on November 12, 2011 the following persons were in attendance [signed attendance list, provided e-mail address, and telephone numbers]: Gloria Rush Bettie Butler (and Spouse) Beverly (Keeling) Reed Carl Washington (and Spouse) Birdia Ford Desmond Smith Malvin W. Patterson, Jr. … More →

Greetings Might Buffalo Family: It is my distinct pleasure to announce to you that on this past Saturday, November 12, 2011, efforts were successful in establishing the Dallas-Ft. Worth Texarkana Dunbar Alumni Association Group, due in large part due to the assistance and … More →

Hello Dallas-Ft. Worth Dunbarites: First of all, we are so sadden to hear of the passing of two or our Mates. Sis. Arthur C. Fields-Muckleroy, ’43′ and Jackie Simmons, ’52′ passed this morning [in Texarkana] and over the weekend [in California]. Our condolences … More →

Dear Mighty Buffalo Family: I simply couldn’t wait any longer, as I am extremely happy to report that The Dunbar National Alumni Association met on Wednesday evening, the 26th of October, and voted to support your efforts to form and organize the Dallas-Ft. … More →

NAME: Mrs. Mae Jewell Patterson AGE: 87 RESIDENCE: Texarkana, TX DIED: Friday, October 30, 2011 PLACE: Local Nursing Home BIRTHDATE: June 30,1924 BIRTHPLACE: Willow Brook, TX OCCUPATION: Retired School Teacher CHURCH AFFILIATION: New Baptist Bible Fellowship CLUBS: United Methodist Women Classroom Teachers Association, … More →

Greetings Fellow Dunbarite: I trust that this communiqué finds you and your loved ones all in good health and prospering!  I am contacting you, on behalf of the Texarkana Dunbar National Alumni Association Board of Director’s and our President, Mr. Daniel Haskins, to … More →

Nathaniel “Geeko” Ivey, 84, of Texarkana, Texas, died Friday, May 27, 2011, in Texarkana. Mr. Ivey was born Nov. 3, 1926, in Texarkana. He was a teacher and counselor, a member of Dunbar Alumni Association, Texas State Teachers’ Association and Hopewell CME Church … More →

TISD honors men for hard work, dedication to community, country By: Marie Martin  -  Texarkana Gazette 11/06/2010 Staff photo by Christena Dowsett Melvin L. Bradley, who served as a senior adviser to President Ronald Reagan, speaks during the 2010 Distinguished Alumni luncheon Texarkana … More →

Texarkana Independent School District will honor two of its own today during two 2010 Distinguished Alumni events. Melvin L. Bradley and Dan S. Petty are this year’s honored former students. Bradley is a 1955 graduate of Dunbar High, and Petty graduated from Texas … More →