Dylan Hann of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission visited with us for episode 33. We discuss the recent closure at Mercer Bayou for Giant Salvinia and a 300 + pound gar caught in the Red River recently.
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Jeff and Darlene discuss the many upcoming festivals and events planned for fall of 2022. If you have a topic you would like to discuss and reach thousands as a guest, just contact texarkanatalks@gmail.com.
Another really big weekend is lining up for Texarkana with Live Music, the largest Ag event in Texarkana is happening this weekend, Dragon Boat Races, and we have the who, what, when, and where for you.
The Texas Department of Transportation shares details on the resurfacing project for Summerhill Road in Bowie County to begin on Sunday, May 15, with most work planned for nighttime hours. The project is expected to last thru the month of June and end in July.
Our current President of the Greater Texarkana Young Professionals, Brittney Haynes joins Jeff and Jesse to discuss the many upcoming events with GTYP, the “Pitch It Texarkana” results, and more.
On May 29, 67 Landing will host a day full of live music, food, fun, games, and more to benefit Domestic Violence Prevention here in our Texarkana area. We hear from Ms. Trinity Gardner from DVP, and Renee Ford with 67 Landing.
Family man, business owner, author, actor, comedian, and the list is growing for Kevin Hancock. In Episode 19 of the Texarkana Talks Podcast, we learn more about the man, and his visions for the future in Texarkana, USA.
This week’s episode of Texarkana Talks is a great visit with Ms. Darlene Taylor, a local award-winning artist, muralist, and world-class cosplayer in our opinion. We have a great discussion. To participate in the podcast just email Jesse, at TexarkanaTalks@gmail.com.
In episode 6, Texarkana Talks welcomes Alex Thompson and Laking Harris, a couple of young entrepreneurs that have started businesses during this pandemic and growing those businesses. Now they share with others to help grow our community.
In this week’s episode of Texarkana Talks, Jeff and Jesse host Roger Sheppard, founder of Redbone Magic Brewing and popular local community leader, about the “Story of Roger” and Making Texarkana Fun Again.
Texarkana FYI is honored to spotlight our local Veterans in a series provided to us by James Syler with interviews he has conducted with our veterans at local VFW Post 4562 in Texarkana, Arkansas. This week we focus on Michael Rhodes.
Texarkana FYI is honored to spotlight our local Veterans in a series provided to us by James Syler with interviews he has conducted with our veterans at local VFW Post 4562 in Texarkana, Arkansas. This week we focus on John Hicks.
Another silly one from the Texarkana Texas Police Department on a recent home burglary where the homeowner caught the burglar in his home, body-slammed the suspect unconscious, then reclaimed his stolen property. Which happened to be the clothes the crook was wearing.
The Texarkana Texas Police arrested three juvenile males ages 13, 14, and 16 after it was reported they were shooting at another boy on Cowhorn Creek. The teens ran but were captured at Central Mall. Officers discovered two guns, one was stolen out of Illinois and the other an air-gun, and a small amount of marijuana.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports that Kevin Melton Meredith Jr., 22, has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after allegedly shooting Kristoffer Michael Landers, 24 at an address on Cancun Street, off West 7th Street.
As the area reaches temperatures in the lower 40s today pipes that have frozen will begin to thaw and in many cases may burst at area homes and businesses. This could cause other issues like low water pressure in certain areas as crews work to make repairs.
So terribly sad to report this, but the Texarkana 2020 Downtown Christmas has officially been cancelled. The plan was for a “Reverse Parade” but a lack of entries and other factors with the pandemic, and downtown construction the parade has been cancelled for this year.
At 3:00 pm on 11/30/20, these are the latest reported numbers from Bowie, Cass, and Miller Counties.
Timothy Paul Wilder, 62, of Texarkana Texas pleaded guilty to four counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 today in a New Boston Texas courtroom. A total of six victims have come forward in the case. Wilder will receive 50 years in prison with no possibility of parole.
The Fuqua family has created a Scholarship at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana with a preference for the scholarship given to students pursuing a degree in Funeral Services.
A Little Rock Arkansas Police Officer is caught on video saving the life of a 2-year-old child. The baby was choking on a piece of candy. LRPD Officer James Phillips was on patrol when the driver of an SUV in front of him suddenly slammed on its brakes.
These are the latest COVID 19 numbers released by our local health authorities. a total of 1,176 positive COVID-19 cases, with 673 recoveries and 71 deaths. Cass County has a total of 312 cases with 261 recovered and 14 deaths. Miller County reports a total of 732 positive cases, 666 recoveries, and 10 deaths.
We had an opportunity to meet with Keyon Cooksey of Texarkana and discuss his Birria Style Creations and got so full that we had to take a nap. Do not confuse Chef Key’s Tacos with authentic Mexican by any means, he has put his own twist on the Birria Style of cooking with some downhome comfort food. Different, and delicious.
There is no better treat in the summertime than a snow-cone or shaved ice, and this week Ms. Angela has a recipe for a Blackberry Mint Lemonade syrup that you are going to LOVE!
Ms. Angela Evans has another great recipe for us. A working mom and homemaker, Angela has some great easy, and healthy recipes that are quick and inexpensive to prepare. This week, we have fresh squash flatbread pizza.
Bowie County reports a total of 493 positive COVID-19 cases, with 225 recoveries and 30 deaths. There are currently 238 active cases being traced in Bowie County. Cass County has a total of 90 cases with 48 recovered and two deaths. Cass County currently has 40 active cases. Miller County has a total of 336 cases, 251 recoveries, and 2 deaths. Miller is tracking 83 active cases.
Home Chef Angela Evans provides us with recipes for quick, healthy meals, and snacks, but every now and then she may get really technical on us, but we can’t wait to try this recipe for her Spinach Artichoke Chicken Salad. It’s good!
Kendrick Sauls, 22, has been charged with intoxication assault after allegedly causing a horrible crash at the intersection of New Boston and Summerhill Roads last night that sent two people to a local hospital in serious condition.
It is with sad and sincere condolences for the family and friends of Correctional Officer Coy D. Coffman Jr. that we report his passing away after being admitted to a local hospital 0n April 17 with symptoms of the disease, a positive test result for COVID-19 returned on April 19. Officer Coffman succumbed to the illness on Sunday, April 26.
Adding Bowie, Miller, and Cass Counties together, the current number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases stands at 133, and 7 deaths, with Miller County reporting their first COVID-19 related fatality today.