Texarkana is a regional center for employment, health care, and education. Our retail and services trade area encompasses a 17-county area in parts of three states. Our workforce is drawn from a 60-mile radius.
The defense cluster is the region's largest employment segment. The medical, educational, and retail clusters contribute to Texarkana's role as a regional center for commerce and industry.
Transportation has long been a key to growth and development of Texarkana. Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads serve the region as does the TX Northeastern short line railroad. Vehicular traffic has access to I-30, I-49, US-59, US-67, US-71, and US-82. Proposed I-69 will connect with I-30 in Texarkana. Texarkana Regional Airport has two runways and is served by American Airlines. TAC Air provides fixed base operation (FBO) services.
Lifestyle activities in Texarkana include a wide range of interests. You can move from an outdoor activity such as hunting or fishing to the symphony in a matter of minutes.