Educators, engineer named Texarkana ISD’s 2026 distinguished alumni

The Texarkana Independent School District has announced its 2026 distinguished alumni honorees. The recipients are Dr. Loretta Rhodes-Sanders, Melva Hildreth Flowers, and Jim Pendergast. The district recognized the trio for their significant contributions to education, public service, and community leadership. Interim Superintendent Sherri Penix praised the honorees for exemplifying the district's core values of lifelong learning and dedication to societal improvement during a recognition event held on Friday.