The Bizzy Bean Cafe

03/20/2026

I'm dying to get back in the kitchen and whip up some scones, cookies, coffee and all the other wacky stuff I'll peddle at the farmers market!!!

11/07/2025

🏡 Exciting News for Texarkana Homeowners!

The City of Texarkana, Texas has received a HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help build new homes for low-income homeowners.

Join us for the Texarkana HOME Program Information & Application Event:
📅 November 5–6, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Bowie County Health Center, 902 W 12th Street, Texarkana, TX

Each day will kick off with a 30-minute info session explaining the program and application process, followed by on-site assistance to help with paperwork and documents.

✅ Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
💡 Apply early to allow time for review and any needed corrections!

The HOME Program helps expand the supply of safe, affordable housing for low-income families by replacing substandard homes with new, quality-built houses — at no cost to qualifying homeowners.

To qualify, applicants must:
🏠 Live within Texarkana, TX city limits
📋 Own and live in a substandard home
💰 Have an income at or below 80% of the Bowie County median income
🧾 Be current on property taxes and hold a clear title

🔗 Download the application at kbbhomegrants.com/texarkana
📧 Or request one from [email protected]

For more information:
📞 Ashley Boyles – (903) 556-5305 | [email protected]
📞 Ryan Boyles – (903) 276-4995 | [email protected]

If you or someone you know may need special assistance (such as accessibility or language support), please contact City Hall to request accommodations.

11/07/2025

07/11/2025

This weekend, I'll be skipping the market to focus on establishing a porch bakery business, so stay tuned.

07/04/2025

Brittany Nard Yolanda Parker

New Schedule Alert! 🚨

Great news! We’ve added an extra time for our fitness classes in the gym. Can’t make it in the morning? No problem, join us Thursdays at 5:30 PM for an energizing evening session!

Each week, we’ll be alternating between Pound and Barre classes to keep things fresh and fun. Check out the calendar in our previous post to see which class is coming up next!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💪✨

05/26/2025

11/14/2024

Heading to Hooks Farmers Market on Saturday, come get your caffeine and pastry fix!

10/05/2024

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'm stalking tomorrow! Swing by The Vault Premier Flea Market and behold my treasures. Scones, coffee, and yours truly - a match made in heaven! Hehe The Vault Premier Flea Market

10/03/2024

The City of Texarkana, Texas, received a HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant in October 2023 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to build new houses for low-income homeowners. The purpose of the HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income households. The program provides funds to demolish substandard housing and build a new home on the same site.

To support this initiative, the Texarkana HOME Program will host a two-day event to inform interested households and assist with the completion of applications on Tuesday, October 22nd, and Wednesday, October 23rd, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Bowie County Health Center located at 902 W 12th Street, Texarkana, Texas. Each day will begin with a 30-minute information session about the program and application process. Representatives will remain on-site afterward to help applicants with their documents.

The deadline for initial applications is Friday, November 8, 2024, and all supplemental materials must be submitted by Friday, November 22, 2024.

Homeowners can participate in the HOME Program at no cost. Assistance is provided either as a five-year conditional grant or a 15-year deferred forgivable loan. If the homeowner sells their home within the designated timeframe, they are required to repay a portion of the assistance. However, once the five or 15-year period is complete, the grant or loan is fully forgiven. To qualify for the program, homeowners must live in a substandard home, reside within the city limits of Texarkana, Texas, own their home, be current on their property taxes, have clear title to their property, and have an income at or below 80% of the Bowie County median income.

Residents who cannot attend the event can pick up and submit applications and supplemental materials at Texas City Hall, located at 220 Texas Blvd, before the November deadlines. Applications can also be downloaded from kbbhomegrants.com/texarkana or requested from [email protected].

Individuals who may require special assistance, such as those with special needs, language interpretation needs, or elderly or disabled persons, should contact City Hall to request accommodations. All applications are dependent on the availability of funds.

For more information, please contact:
Ashley Boyles, HOME Program Consultant, [email protected], (903) 556-5305
Ryan Boyles, HOME Program Consultant, [email protected], (9031 276-4995