PWTM: Red River Army Depot, Texas
Editor’s note: This post was updated in January 2021.
One of the most challenging aspects of military spouse life is preparing for an upcoming PCS or if you get the chance, potentially picking a new duty station. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be almost overwhelming.
We here at Army Wife Network want to take the some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Post With the Most series. In this particular blog, we will be showcasing information related to Red River Army Depot, Texas.
Red River Army Depot is located in the area commonly known as the “Four States Area” and is situated in Northeast Texas. Its primary mission is the maintenance of tactical wheeled vehicles as well as the Army’s light tracked combat vehicle fleet.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Red River Army Depot is home to the following units:
- Army Contracting Command
- TMDE Support Lab
- AMSA 9, 63rd Regional Support Command
- 360th Chemical Company, 63rd Regional Support Command
- Texas National Guard, 736th Component Repair Company
Surrounding Cities:
- New Boston (3 miles)
- Old Boston (5 miles)
- Texarkana (18 miles)
Closest MAJOR City: Shreveport, Louisiana (92 miles)
Names of Area Colleges:
Weather: Summers in this area of Texas can be very hot. Average summer temperature is 95 degrees, and in winter, the average is 55 degrees. This area averages approximately 50 inches of rain a year. The rainiest month is May. The average annual snowfall is approximately 2 inches.
Time Zone: Central Time Zone
SPECIFIC POST INFORMATION
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HOUSING
There is no on-post housing available at Red River Army Depot.
Major realty/rental companies in the area:
- Son Town Real Estate in New Boston
- Keller Williams—The Chad Raney Team in Texarkana
SCHOOLS
There is no School Liaison Officer for this area, and there are no on-post schools.
School Districts:
- Texarkana Independent School District in Texas
- Texarkana Arkansas School District in Arkansas
- Liberty-Eylau Independent School District in Texas
- Pleasant Grove Independent School District in Texas
Off-Post Schools:
Texarkana Independent School District:
- Elementary: Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center (Pre-K), Highland Park Elementary (PreK-5), Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics and Engineering Elementary (Grades K-5), Nash Elementary (PreK-5), Spring Lake Park Elementary (PreK-5), Theron Jones Early Literacy Center (K-2), Waggoner Creek Elementary (K-5), Wake Village Elementary (PreK-5), and Westlawn Elementary (3-5).
- Middle: Texas Middle School (6-8)
- High School: Texas High School (9-12)
Texarkana Arkansas School District:
- Elementary: College Hill Elementary (PreK-4), Fairview Elementary (K-4), Kilpatrick Elementary (K-4), Trice Elementary (K-4), and Union Elementary (K-4).
- Middle: College Hill Middle School (5 and 6) and North Heights Junior High School (7 and 8)
- High School: Arkansas High School (9-12)
Liberty-Eylau Independent School District:
- Elementary: Liberty-Eylau Early Childhood Center (PreK3-K) and Liberty-Eylau Elementary School (1-4)
- Middle: Liberty-Eylau Middle School (5-8)
- High School: Liberty-Eylau High School (9-12)
Pleasant Grove Independent School District:
- Elementary: Pleasant Grove Elementary School (PreK-2) and Pleasant Grove Intermediate School (3-5)
- Middle: Pleasant Grove Middle School (6-8)
- High School: Pleasant Grove High School (9-12)
Private/Charter: St. James Day School, Veritas Academy, and Trinity Christian School.
ON-POST SERVICES
- Army Community Service
- No Exchange or commissary services are offered in this area
- MWR
OFF-POST INFORMATION
Health Care:
- Hospital: Wadley Regional Medical Center and Christus St Michael Health System, both in Texarkana.
- Urgent Care: Exceed Urgent Care and Express Care, both in Texarkana
- General Practitioners: Family Medical Group of Texarkana
- Dentist: Lippian Family Dentistry, Twice as Nice Dental, and Pleasant Grove Family Dentistry
- OBGYN: Stephen R. Brown, M.D. and Vernon Shaffer, Jr., M.D.
Best place for beauty services:
- Fringe Salon and Beauty Bar in Texarkana
- Angel Nail and Spa in Texarkana
- Shear Country Hair Salon in Texarkana
RESTAURANTS
Hooks:
Texarkana:
- Ironwood Grill
- Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
- Pecan Point Brewing Company
- Fuji Kim’s Sushi and Grill
- The Dixie Diner
- Twisted Fork Grill and Lounge
MUST DO
Texarkana:
SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS
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Installation Facebook page: Red River Army Depot
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