1873History
On December 8, 1873, the Texas and Pacific sold the first town lots for the future city.
1874History
By 1874, they crossed the Red River and reached the Texas state line.
1936History
The highest recorded temperature was 117 °F (47 °C) in 1936.
1960Culture
Kennedy spoke on the steps of the courthouse September 13, 1960, and so did President Jimmy Carter, on October 22, 1980.
1989History
The lowest recorded temperature was –6 °F (–21 °C) on December 22–23, 1989.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
The median income for a household in the city was $29,727, and for a family was $39,119.
2008History
On May 22, 2008, a microburst producing winds up to 100 mph occurred over Stateline Avenue and surrounding communities.
2013History
The most affluent area of Texarkana is Pleasant Grove, where the median income is $49,562 for each household and the median for a family is $57,219 in 2013.
2020Disaster
On May 16, 2020, a waterspout tornado formed in adjacent Lake Wright Patman.
2021History
On December 31, 2021, a rare weather phenomenon called "animal rain" caused fish to fall out of the sky and land in yards, on sidewalks and in business lots.
2022Culture
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 repr...
2025History
Retrieved April 28, 2025.