Travis Ransom Announces Candidacy for Texas’ 4th Congressional District
Travis Ransom, Mayor of Atlanta Texas, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in…
Author Jeff Easterling
Jeff Easterling
After more than 30 years with radio and TV stations, I decided to do my own thing by blogging. It affords me the ability to stay super involved in the community, but still, have plenty of time with my 3 new granddaughters and other local projects.
Major I-30 Construction Project in Texarkana to Begin July 2020
A major construction project to rebuild Interstate 30 through Texarkana Texas will begin in July…
5-29-2020 – Updated COVID 19 Numbers for Texarkana Area
Bowie County reports a total of 134 positive COVID-19 cases, with 84 recoveries and 12…
‘Ride By for Dwight Nevill’ Friday May 29 at 7:00 PM
Dwight Nevill is a long-time friend of ours and he has been battling cancer for…
Venomous Snake Season in the Ark-La-Tex [PHOTOS]
As the seasons change and it gets warmer, the snakes are coming out. As we…
Texarkana Father and Son Arrested for Sexual Assualt of a Child
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested and charged a Texarkana father and son with…
5-27-2020 – Updated Texarkana COVID 19 Numbers
Bowie County reports a total of 126 positive COVID-19 cases, with 78 recoveries and 12…
Watch SpaceX to Launch Manned Flight to International Space Station [VIDEO]
For me, I have always been fascinated with Space. Now, for the first time since…
Texarkana CDC Guidelines ‘Mask or No Mask’ Poll Results
Out of curiosity, we posted a poll on our Texarkana FYI Facebook page asking “Are…
T.I.S.D. to Provide Free Summer Meals to Children and Teens
The Texarkana Independent School District will be providing meals to children and teens ages 18…
Never Before Seen Footage – Legend of Boggy Creek [VIDEO]
With the remastering of the cult classic “The Legend of Boggy Creek”, Charles B. Pierce’s…
5-26-2020 – COVID 19 Numbers Update for Texarkana Area
Updated COVID 19 case numbers for the Texarkana area have Bowie County reporting a total…
Play Texarkana Trivia – Did You Know This?
Back in the early 1980s the Texarkana Noon Kiwanis Club and the Texarkana Work Center…
Letter to a Lost Brother in Vietnam – Memorial Day 2020
As I scrolled my feed looking at what is usually craziness on social media, I…
2020 ‘Drawdown for Literacy’ Scheduled for June 4
The Literacy Councils of Bowie and Miller County will be hosting a “virtual” drawdown for…
President Orders Flags Flown at Half-mast for COVID 19 Victims
President Trump has ordered United States Flags on Federal Buildings, Military Bases, Embassies, and National…
5-22-20 – Live Events in Texarkana this Weekend
It is so great to see folks getting back out, even if we are having…
Texas D.P.S. Drivers License Offices to Re-open in Phases – Details for You
Beginning Tuesday May 26 Texas Department of Public Safety Drivers License offices will begin reopening…
5-21-2020 – Updated COVID 19 Numbers and Details on Maintaining Counts
From the numbers released from officials, it now seems as though the numberS of daily…
Texarkana Playgrounds Set to Re-open on Friday May 22
The Texarkana Texas and Texarkana Arkansas departments of parks and recreation have decided to reopen…
Meeting Texarkana’s ‘Cookie Lady’ at Emma’s Grand Devine Creations [VIDEO]
We had a chance to stop in and visit with Ms. Charkeitha ‘The Cookie Lady’…
5-20-2020 – Updated COVID 19 Numbers and Information for the Texarkana Area
The COVID 19 numbers in Texarkana remain steady with the pace of recoveries higher than…
Police Seek Suspects in Aggravated Robbery of 4-wheeler from a Child
Texarkana Texas Police are searching for two men suspected of stealing a 4-wheeler from a…
Bowie County Positive COVID 19 Number Spike Explained
A headline was posted on social media claiming that Bowie County’s positive COVID 19 cases…
Bars in the State of Texas to Re-open for Business on Friday May 22
Texas Governor Gregg Abbott has set directives for opening bars, breweries, bingo halls, and more…
Texarkana’s 2020 ‘Talimena Rally for St. Jude Research Hospital’ is this Weekend
The show must go on for the children of St.Jude’s according to Neal Jones, organizer…
LifeNet Shares Annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Report
LifeNet, Inc. recently released their annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) report detailing survival rates for…
5-15-2020 – Current COVID 19 Numbers for Texarkana Area
The updated COVID 19 numbers for the Texarkana region are now Bowie County with a…
Historic Look at Texarkana Dam/Reservoir Dedication Parade [VIDEO]
We happened across video footage from the 1950s shot in downtown Texarkana of the dedication…
No Cost COVID 19 Mobile Testing on Friday May 15 in Texarkana
On Friday, May 15, 2020, there will be mobile no cost COVID 19 testing at…