Ruth Penney-Bell

A Texas podiatrist with a past that includes a federal conviction wants to buy the troubled Arkansas Convention Center & Holiday Inn out of bankruptcy — and that has some Texarkana officials on the Arkansas side concerned. read more >

Dr. Hiren D. Patel’s investments in a convention center and hotels on both sides of Texarkana have turned into one financial headache after another. read more >

Members of the Texarkana, Arkansas, City Board have approved a $1,200 limit on annual travel expenses for themselves after one member wanted to set the amount at $5,200. read more >