The Four States Fair & Rodeo is kicking off the week with one of its most anticipated promotions—Dollar Day—on Monday, April 7, offering big fun at a bargain price.
Author: Jeff Easterling
Jeff Easterling
After more than 40 years with commercial broadcasting, I decided to do my own thing by blogging, and taking "unconsultant" gigs. It affords me the ability to stay super involved in the community, but still, have plenty of time with my 3 granddaughters and other projects.
Get ready to cheer, laugh, and maybe even holler out a few answers from your seat—Texarkana Family Feud: Battle for a Cause is coming to town on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center.
After days of heavy rain, we believe it will have all moved on just in time for Sunday’s festivities at the 80th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo. This will give fairgoers their first chance this week to enjoy the full midway experience.
The 80th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo roared into its first full Saturday with a high-octane mix of thrills, music, and midway magic, drawing families and fair lovers from across the region to Texarkana, Arkansas… IF WEATHER PERMITS!
The 80th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo opens today, Friday, April 4, bringing a full slate of excitement to Texarkana, Arkansas. This weekend’s festivities are sponsored by Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital, ensuring fairgoers have a safe and thrilling experience.
This weekend is huge! The 80th Four States Fair & Rodeo kicks off on Friday, April 4 with all the rides, foods, and more. Some great live music in town this weekend also, check out this rundown from our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club.
The 80th annual Four States Fair & Rodeo is set to bring a week and a half of excitement to Texarkana from April 4 to April 13. As one of the city’s most beloved traditions, organizers are committed to keeping the fair a safe and enjoyable event for all ages by enforcing strict rules throughout the fairgrounds.
It is time for the 80th Four States Fair & Rodeo in Texarkana! Here we rundown all of the fun events planned from April 4 – 13, pick your day to come out and play!
Harvest Regional Food Bank is set to tee off its 5th Annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19, at Northridge Country Club. The tournament, which begins at 11:00 a.m., serves as a major fundraiser to combat food insecurity in Southwest Arkansas and Northeast Texas.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Little Rock has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Flood Watch, warning that Arkansas could face a once-in-a-generation – or even once-in-a-lifetime – rainfall event.
Collectors and hobbyists, get ready! The Texarkana Card Show, hosted by Bandit Trading Cards, is set for this Saturday, April 5, at the Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation Center, located at #1 Legion Drive. Doors open at 9 a.m., and the event runs until 3 p.m.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department has arrested 32-year-old Patrick Cridell, Jr. in connection with a brutal hit-and-run incident that left a man critically injured Sunday night. Cridell faces a charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
A horrifying act of violence unfolded in the early morning hours of March 29 in Cass County, leaving a young girl dead and her grandmother injured.
Texarkana is gearing up for an electrifying day of fastpitch softball as RKS Tournaments hosts the T-Town Showdown on April 19th. The one-day tournament, held at Grady T. Wallace Park and William Karrh Memorial Park, promises to bring top-tier competition, exciting matchups, and a showcase of young softball talent from across the region.
The Kiwanis Club of Texarkana is stepping up to continue a beloved tradition by hosting the K.I.D.S. (Kids Improving Diabetes Safely) Day Camp for children living with diabetes. The special summer camp is set for June 9-13, 2025, at Camp Preston Hunt, offering a fun and educational experience for youth with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
Texarkana’s most exciting entrepreneurial competition, Pitch It Texarkana!, is set to return on April 29, 2025, at Crossties in Downtown Texarkana. This high-stakes pitch event offers local innovators the opportunity to win up to $10,000 for their groundbreaking ideas.
This weekend, we have some great fun planned in Texarkana! Thanks to Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club here is your list of the who, what, when, and where for the weekend of March 28 & 29.
A Texarkana man is facing criminal mischief charges after allegedly using a small all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to ram into a Tesla vehicle and damaging at least two others on Tuesday, March 25th. Demarqeyun Cox, 33, was arrested by the Texarkana Texas Police Department (TTPD) following the incidents.
The City of Texarkana, Texas, is taking a major step forward in public safety with a complete overhaul of its outdoor emergency warning system. Over the next few months, ten brand-new outdoor warning sirens will be installed across the city, replacing some units that have been in service since 1978.
Shooting sports are booming in the Ark-La-Tex, and Rocky Creek Outdoors is at the forefront as a world-class shooting range in Texarkana, Arkansas. Now, local marksmen and outdoor enthusiasts have the perfect opportunity to test their skills while supporting a great cause.
Texarkana police arrested 33-year-old Demarqeyun Cox on Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly went on a spree of damaging Tesla vehicles across the city.
Texarkana’s biggest appetites will take center stage on Saturday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m., as the Texarkana Pizza Eating Championship rolls into Lost Pizza Co., located at 4206 Gibson Lane in Texarkana, Texas. But this isn’t just about bragging rights and a belly full of pizza—it’s about supporting education and literacy in the community.
23andMe, the widely recognized DNA testing company, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is actively seeking a buyer, the company announced Sunday. Despite assurances that customer data will remain protected during the potential sale, California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta is urging users to take matters into their own hands by deleting their information.
A world-class ballet performance is set to take center stage in Texarkana as the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine brings its stunning production of Swan Lake to the Historic Perot Theatre on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Texarkana Area Chapter #278 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. will host the 10th annual National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony. This event will take place at the Korea/Vietnam War Memorial, located at 7th Street and State Line Avenue, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Get ready to sparkle and support a great cause! Habitat for Humanity’s highly anticipated “Diamonds for Doorways 2025” fundraiser is set to take place on April 12 at Silvermoon on Broad, promising an unforgettable evening of fun, entertainment, and philanthropy.
Texarkana is about to get inked up once again as the 2nd Annual Four States Tattoo Expo rolls into town for three days of tattoos, entertainment, and artistry. The highly anticipated event will take place at Crossties Event Center in downtown Texarkana from April 4-6, 2025.
We have a great weekend of events, activities, and entertainment. Thanks to our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club, here is the rundown for the weekend of March 21 & 22.
With dry conditions posing a fire hazard, Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell has issued a burn ban set to take effect at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. The ban will remain in place for the next seven days, restricting all outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county.
Local leaders will gather for an important morning of reflection and vision-setting as the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual “State of the Cities Breakfast” on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Texarkana College.