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Old 12-13-2007, 07:29 PM
 
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My husband is being transfered to Texarkana, Texas. I have two children one is 10 and 5th grade-boy and a 14yr old-girl, in 9th grade. Can anybody help me with a good school district, and what districts to stay out of. My daughter is in the IB program. (International Baclor. study) My son isn't as gifted as she. Can you give me any good neighborhoods that won't brake the bank, but i'm safe in when my husband is out of town. Price around 150,000 to 200,000's.
Any help would be greatly appriciated.
Thanks
Michelle
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Old 12-14-2007, 11:51 PM
 
Location: Celina Texas
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Hi, I grew up and lived in Texarkana for 33 years. As far as living and schools, I would say Pleasant Grove. Pleasant Grove is more expensive but the schools are the best in the area and it is a nice place to live. Hope this helps.

Jeff
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Old 12-17-2007, 09:39 PM
 
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Default Moving into Texarkana

Hello Michelle,
Welcome to Texarkana.

If your are coming from a big city, you will find our town a little bit of a let down.

After 10 PM our town is basically shut down.

Pleasant Grove is the best part of town.

If you are into the arts you'll love Perot Theatre.

Cinema 14 for movies.

We have two hospitals. St. Michaels is the better of the two.

Texarkana is two cities in one. Texas side and Arkansas. I would recommend the Texas side. Texas residents don't pay annual taxes.

I would not recommend Texas High School.

The best paying jobs that come to mind here are Cooper Tire, Red River Army Depot, or Lone Star Ammunition. Unless your a Doctor, Lawyer or Nurse.

We have only one Mall. However the the northwest side of town (Pleasant Grove) has a new shopping center with all the New stores.

We have two bowling alleys and one roller skating rink. Four States Fair Fair Ground.

We have a baseball team and a Hockey team.

Baseball is the big thing for kids here in Texas.

We have some very good dance schools.

After 10 PM there are only two restaurants open 24/7. Denny's and Ihop.
Unless you are after a hambuger.

The big chain restaurants we have are as follows:

Applebee's
Bennigan's
Chili's
Cracker Barrel
Denny's
Outback Steakhouse
Red Lobster
Golden Corral

My wife and I are partial to Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster, and Ole Feed House.

Television here is by cable or satellite only. ABC, CBS, and NBC all broadcast out of Shreveport. To far for rabbit ears.

Our only paper is the Texarkana Gazette which is adequate.

Any further questions, feel free to drop me a line.

My wife and I have lived here over 20 years.

PS The Mayor is retiring after this year and we have a new Police Chief.
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Old 12-18-2007, 12:48 PM
 
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And there are two colleges in Texarkana.....a junior college and a satellite campus of Texas A&M.

Is that nice cafeteria on the east end of town on the highway still there? We used to stop every time we were through Texarkana.......great southern food, white tablecloths, waiters in uniforms - we timed our trips so we could eat there.
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Old 12-20-2007, 09:23 AM
 
Location: DFW area
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And there are two colleges in Texarkana.....a junior college and a satellite campus of Texas A&M.

Is that nice cafeteria on the east end of town on the highway still there? We used to stop every time we were through Texarkana.......great southern food, white tablecloths, waiters in uniforms - we timed our trips so we could eat there.
You might be thinking of Bryce's Cafeteria.. Yeah, I think it's still there. I remember as a kid coming over from Dallas to visit grandma and eating at the old one that was downtown I believe?
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Old 12-21-2007, 12:07 AM
 
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Hi Michelle,
I have to say the post are correct. Pleasant Grove is by far the best area to live in Texarkana. I live in Pleasant Grove it's a little expensive, but in your price range you will be able to find something. I live in an area called Dogwood Lake Estates. As far as schools are concerned PGISD is great. Living in Pleasant Grove you are close to the Richmond Ranch Mall, which consist of stores like Target, Old Navy, Starbucks, Goodys, Bed Bath & Beyond, etc. You would also be close to the Interstate for a quicker route to get around. Living in Pleasant Grove there are 2 really busy roads Richmond Road and Summerhill Road North over the bridge. I think you will enjoy Texarkana. Texarkana is a small town with a big city feel.
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Old 01-05-2008, 09:47 PM
 
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Is Texarkana "booming" as people have said it is/will? My husband and I are suppose to be moving there soon. We have visited and it is very beautiful, I'm just a bit worried, since we are both from Houston. Thanks for all the great info above.

How do people meet? I'm a stay at home mom and am worried about meeting new friends.
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Old 01-21-2008, 07:55 PM
 
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Hi RUNRGRL,

YES TEXARKANA IS BOOMING. IT HAS GROWED PROBALY SINCE THE LAST TIME YOU WERE HERE AND STILL GROWING, THEY SAY IT'S GOING TO BE LIKE THE NEXT DALLAS, YEARS DOWN THE ROAD. AS FAR AS HOW PEOPLE MEET, WELL I'D ADVISE YOU TO GO TO STARBUCKS WHICH IS LOCATED IN TRENDY PLEASANT GROVE AREA, ALOT OF PEOPLE THERE GREAT PLACE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE. ALSO YOUR NEIGHBORS. EVERYONE IN TEXARKANA IS PRETTY LAID BACK. IN THE PLEASANT GROVE WHICH IS NORTH TEXARKANA THE PEOPLE MAY SEEM LESS FRIENDLY BECAUSE OF THE MONEY THATS IN THE AREA., BUT OVERALL STILL FRIENDLY. NOW DON'T GET THE WHOLE AREA OF NORTH TEXARKANA (PLEASANT GROVE AREA) IS UNFRIENDLY I LIVE IN PG IT'S GREAT.
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Old 03-16-2008, 09:06 PM
 
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Default Runrgrl

I grew up in Texarkana, and left ASAP to Dallas. I am a city girl. So if you and your husband are from Houston and liked it you will be bored. I loved Dallas and my life there, and recently we moved to Kingsport Tennessee, which is a lot like Texarkana only way more backwards.

I would give anything to go back to Dallas. I hate it here. I hate is sooo much that I'm considering moving in with my mom in Texarkana, because at least it's tolerable.

By the way I'm 44 years old, so I've been around the track of life. I've worked as a computer software consultant for 14 yrs, then after a break was a mortgage loan officer, then a real estate agent. And I'm still thinking about moving in with my mom (with my 10 yr old son) to escape this hell in Kingsport.

So Texarkana is better than where I am, but if you like the city you will have to make some big adjustments. Sorry to sound negative but I hope this helps you with your decision!
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:02 PM
 
Location: OKLAHOMA
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also moving to texarkana, is pleasant grove a community or something?
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Hi Michelle,
I have to say the post are correct. Pleasant Grove is by far the best area to live in Texarkana. I live in Pleasant Grove it's a little expensive, but in your price range you will be able to find something. I live in an area called Dogwood Lake Estates. As far as schools are concerned PGISD is great. Living in Pleasant Grove you are close to the Richmond Ranch Mall, which consist of stores like Target, Old Navy, Starbucks, Goodys, Bed Bath & Beyond, etc. You would also be close to the Interstate for a quicker route to get around. Living in Pleasant Grove there are 2 really busy roads Richmond Road and Summerhill Road North over the bridge. I think you will enjoy Texarkana. Texarkana is a small town with a big city feel.
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