Author: Jeff Easterling

Get ready for a night of good food, great music, and an even greater cause! Runnin’ WJ Ranch and Texarkana Resources are teaming up to host the “Pork on a Fork” fundraiser on Saturday, April 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ramage Farms, located at 5600 FM 560 in Hooks, Texas.

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Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the 2025 Texarkana Home & Garden Show, set to take place on Saturday, March 22, at the Crossties Event Venue in historic downtown Texarkana. This annual event, presented free to the public by the Texarkana Home Builders Association, runs from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is the perfect place to gather inspiration for your next home improvement project.

The roar of battle cries, the clang of steel, and the enchanting melodies of the harp will once again fill the air at The Dancing Ranch Farm as the Spring Awakening Viking Festival returns for an action-packed weekend on March 22-23, 2025. This annual celebration of Norse culture promises an unforgettable experience for warriors and wanderers alike.

The Texas Special Children’s Projects (TSCP) will host its annual Easter event on Monday, April 7, at the Texarkana Moose Lodge, located at 415 S. Robison Road. The event, which runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., is free for low-income special needs children, adults, caregivers, and parents in the Texarkana area.

A 16-year-old was arrested Thursday night after officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Pecan Ridge Apartments. Multiple rounds were fired into the complex, striking two apartments, though no injuries were reported.

A multi-agency operation led by the 8th South Drug Task Force resulted in the seizure of 15 pounds of methamphetamine and the arrests of two individuals connected to a drug trafficking operation bringing narcotics into the region from California.

A mother and her 10-year-old daughter were injured early this morning when gunfire erupted outside their home in the 3000 block of Mason Street.

The weather will be great in Texarkana this weekend, so get out and have some fun. Thanks to our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club we have your rundown of the best live entertainment in town for the weekend of March 14 & 15.

Authorities are currently investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday evening on Orleans Street.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) responded to three separate reports of shots fired Tuesday night, with incidents occurring in different parts of the city. No injuries were reported in any of the cases, though one vehicle was struck by gunfire.

For the fourth year in a row, TexAmericas Center has been recognized for its excellence in financial planning, earning the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

An evening of fine wine, gourmet food, and smooth jazz awaits as Harvest Regional Food Bank presents its annual Wine & Jazz Gala on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Silvermoon on Broad.

Get ready to run, walk, and get splashed with color—all for a great cause! The 11th Annual CASA & TCAC Colorful 5K is set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Spring Lake Park, bringing the community together in a vibrant display of support for local children in need.

Get ready, Texarkana—AMMP Motorsports’ Monster Mash is roaring back into town! On Friday, April 4, 2025, the Four States Fair Entertainment Center will shake with the thunder of oversized engines and high-flying monster trucks in an adrenaline-pumping showdown.

Texarkana’s most thrilling night of wreckage and roaring engines is back! The 34th Annual Demolition Derby, presented by Texarkana Mack & Volvo Trucks, is set to crash onto the scene Saturday, April 5, at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center.

Spring will be in full swing as the 57th Annual Jonquil Festival returns to the Historic Washington State Park on March 14 and 15, 2025. This beloved tradition, known for its vibrant blooms and historic charm, promises a packed schedule of entertainment, crafts, food, and family-friendly activities.

Bowie County Sheriff Jeff Neal has released an official statement regarding a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening at the Family Dollar Store in Maud.

Let us make this a great weekend of fun in Texarkana. Thanks to our Community Partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club, we have your rundown of the best entertainment in Texarkana the weekend of March 7 & 8.

Get ready to swing, serve, and score for a great cause! The Junior League of Texarkana’s Provisional Class is set to host the 2nd Annual Battle of the Paddle on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Southwest Center, located at 3212 W. 7th Street in Texarkana, Texas.

With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the perfect time to step outside and enjoy the many parks and recreation areas Texarkana, USA, has to offer! Whether you’re looking for scenic walking trails, playgrounds for the kids, or peaceful picnic spots, the region is full of public amenities on both sides of the state line.

The Miller County Fairgrounds will be bursting with springtime excitement on Friday, April 19, as the Miller County Fair Association hosts its 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This free, family-friendly event is set to bring the community together for a morning of fun, prizes, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

Texarkana-area residents are saying goodbye to a piece of local history as the old Hwy 8 bridge over Wright Patman Lake near Maud, Texas, has been demolished. The bridge, one of the aging structures along State Highway 8 south of Maud, was replaced last summer by a newer, higher, and wider bridge designed to improve traffic flow and safety.

Texarkana is about to get a high-energy dose of nostalgia and education as Schoolhouse Rock Live! takes the stage for performances at Silvermoon on Broad, starting Friday, February 28 and running through Sunday, March 2, 2025

There is a lot to do for fun this weekend in Texarkana. Food, Music, and activities for the kids all highlight Texarkana’s Mardi Gras celebration in downtown on Saturday. Thanks to our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club we have your weekend entertainment rundown for February 28 & March 1, 2025.

Local talent Hailey Wright made a splash on national television last night, earning a spot on NBC’s The Voice with a stunning blind audition. The Redwater native delivered a heartfelt rendition of Freddy Fender’s classic Before the Next Teardrop Falls, captivating the coaches and prompting near-instant chair turns from both Kelsea Ballerini and Michael Bublé.

Texarkana residents will have the chance to take home a free tree seedling as the Keep Texarkana Beautiful group hosts its 11th annual Arbor Day event on Saturday, March 1st. The drive-thru giveaway will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.—or until all seedlings are gone—at the designated pick-up location near the Rotary Splash Pad entrance entering from Texarkana’s Mall Drive.

Get ready to let the good times roll as Texarkana gears up for its 2025 Mardi Gras Celebration, “Beads on Broad,” set to take place on Saturday, March 1st. This free, family-friendly event promises a full day of festivities, bringing the community together with live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and an exciting parade led by Texarkana Harley-Davidson riders.

Brrr, it sure has been cold, but next week we will be back in the 70s. This weekend will warm you up too with some great entertainment. We have the rundown of who is where thanks to Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club.

Texarkana is set to experience an unforgettable evening of Irish music, dance, and storytelling as A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation makes its way to the Historic Perot Theatre on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 7:30 PM.