Texarkana College

Specialties

Texarkana College is a publicly supported, two-​year, comprehensive community college that offers educational opportunities in traditional academic studies, occupational/​technical programs, and workforce development and community services.

History

Established in 1927.

Texarkana College was established in 1927 as a public junior college and as a branch of the Texarkana, Texas Public School Systems governed by the Texarkana independent School District Board of Trustees. First located at 16^th and Pine Streets, the campus was comprised of classrooms, laboratories, offices, and a gymnasium.

The College experienced a slow but steady growth from the 109 students in 1927 until the end of World War II at which time it became increasingly apparent that the growth in enrollment caused by returning veterans demanded expansion. Accordingly, a bond issue was included in a 1948 election to the tune of $ 40,000 to purchase a new campus and to finance construction. Twenty acres were purchased and construction of an administration building and gymnasium began in 1950. In 1953, the college relocated to its present site on Robison Road with an enrollment of 589 students.

In 1957, the Texarkana Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to «divest itself contr