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It’s official, thanks to a proclamation by Sheriff William Thomas, the Sheriff of Montague County, Texas, Buford T. Justice officially takes out after the Bandit from Texarkana, Arkansas this morning, (5/23), at 10:00 am. Here are the details.
All nominations have been submitted for the Texarkana Historic Preservation and Awareness Society Awards in 10 categories for individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the preservation of Texarkana’s heritage. Awards will be presented this Saturday.
Episode 24 of Texarkana Talks introduces Michael Perry and his venture with the railroad dining car downtown, Alley Cats Coffee Bar will be a hip, comfortable place with something for everyone. We get details on where he is in the project and what to expect.
Starting early Saturday morning at and all around Crossties on Broad it is “All in for Autism”, 4 huge events in 1 day. A bike show and poker run, a car & truck show, a cornhole tournament, and a family 5k & fun run. There will be live music and a party all thru downtown as Cars check in for the Bandit Run 2022, especially Trans Ams of all year models!
There really is too much for one person to do in Texarkana this weekend. Peak Fighting Championships PF:19, the “Bandit Run 2022” for the 45th Anniversary of “Smokey and the Bandit”, the “All in for Autism” events at Crossties, and Live Music all over town!
All are invited to meet the future of Mixed Martial Arts in the United States with the fighters of PF:19 on Friday, May 20 at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. A Free Q&A session with the fighters on the Main Card begins at 5:00 pm.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports that Erik Scott Shirley, 28, was arrested and booked into the Bi-State Jail for Criminal Mischief over $2,500 and Under $30,000 after driving his pickup truck into a swimming pool. The homeowner held him at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived.
Texarkana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Michael Malone has announced his retirement from the Chamber. Malone serves on many non-profit boards in Texarkana and has been a great leader of the Chamber.
Peak Fighting, one of the most respected professional MMA feeder series in the world, hosts PF:19 this Saturday, May 21 at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. This night will be bigger, badder, rougher, and tougher with top talent from all over the world coming to town to compete.
Bob Bruggeman has been serving our community as Texarkana Texas Mayor for the last 10 years, but we get to learn more about the man and his life, and we get to touch on a great number of topics. We hope to have his honor back on the podcast often.