It’s that time of year again when the rhythm of marching feet and the melody of brass instruments fill the air. The Texas High School Band and Band Booster Club are thrilled to welcome you to the annual Four States Marching Contest, set to take place on Saturday, October 7th, starting at 8:00 am. This spectacular event, held at the iconic Tiger Stadium, promises a day filled with awe-inspiring performances by high school bands from across the Ark-La-Tex region.
Author: Texarkana FYI Staff
The Texarkana Convention Center is set to sparkle and shine this Saturday, October 7th, starting at 7 p.m., as the highly anticipated “Jeans & Bling 2023” charity event kicks off. This annual extravaganza promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment, all while supporting a noble cause—the Hospice of Texarkana Inpatient Care Center.
Texarkana is gearing up for an impactful event dedicated to raising awareness and supporting the fight against breast cancer. Texarkana’s 3rd Annual Tough Kookie Foundation Breast Cancer Awareness Race is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the picturesque Texas A&M Texarkana Campus. The race begins at 8:00 a.m..
Justice prevailed as law enforcement officers successfully apprehended JC Lee Kirby in Austin, Texas, on September 29, 2023. Kirby, who had been on the run since his daring escape from the Bi State Jail on July 7, 2023, was arrested based on a Bowie County warrant numbered B23-01011-F1-TF, specifically for the offense of Escape.
TexAmericas Center (TAC), a prominent player in the world of industrial parks, has reason to celebrate as it unveils remarkable achievements in its latest 2023 TexAmericas Center Annual Census of Employment and Payroll report. The report showcases astounding growth in both new businesses and employment figures, solidifying TAC’s position as a vital economic driver in the region.
Texarkana’s beloved eatery, Old Tyme Burger Shoppe, is about to bask in the national spotlight as it prepares to welcome America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) for a featured visit on October 10th, 2023. This exciting event promises to showcase the restaurant’s rich history and timeless culinary delights.
Get ready for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and the joy of casting lines, as C.A.S.T. for Kids brings another unforgettable event for children with special needs. On Saturday, October 7 at Bringle Lake West Pavillion, starting at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 2:00 p.m., families and volunteers alike are invited to join in the fun at this exceptional gathering.
In an era where musical acts often rise and fall like shooting stars, one duo has defied the odds and proven that their love for music continues to flow as steady as a timeless river. Howard and David Bellamy, collectively known as the Bellamy Brothers, have embarked on a musical journey spanning over four glorious decades, enchanting fans with a unique blend of pop and country melodies.
In a shocking turn of events, Texarkana, Texas, experienced its first homicide of the year yesterday evening, sending shockwaves through the community. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Mercedes Young, tragically succumbed to her injuries at the hospital, prompting a citywide manhunt for the suspect, Rodney Lindley, aged 40, who fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
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.
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.