Anthonly L. Ghio, sr. was present at the first sale of lots in 1873 that founded what is now Texarkana, Arkansas and Texarkana, Texas. Mr. Ghio purchased the third lot and was the first to build. He later served as mayor of the Texas side.
1951 Armstice Day Parade in downtown Texarkana. Parades began on Broad Street (East to West). Featured are military units from Red River Army Depot, various civic organizations and all local high schools (AR High, Dunbar, Texas High, Washington…