Author: Jeff Easterling

Country music fans, mark your calendars! Singer-songwriter Mike Ryan is bringing his chart-topping hits and electrifying live show to Whiskey River Country Club on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Kahim Webster, the man wanted by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) for the first-degree murder of a juvenile at the River Run Apartments, has been apprehended by U.S. Marshals in the Dallas, Texas area.

The holiday season is about to come alive in Texarkana as the highly anticipated CPKC Holiday Express rolls into town on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. The festive event will take place at the 4th Street Crossing, bringing with it a dazzling six-car train, live performances, and a spirit of goodwill.

The Texarkana Texas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 38-year-old William Eric May, who has been reported missing since late October. William was last seen in the Texarkana area, and authorities are growing increasingly concerned for his safety and well-being.

Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at the 10th Annual Drive-Thru Nativity, hosted by First Assembly of God-Lighthouse Ministries. This free, family-friendly event will take place on December 6, 7, and 8, 2024, at 3401 W. 7th Street in Texarkana, Texas.

Start your holiday season on a healthy note by participating in the 11th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K, presented by the Community Healthcore Foundation. The race will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and promises a fun, family-friendly way to kick off the holiday season while supporting a great cause.

A shooting incident early Monday morning, November 18, 2024, has left one man critically injured and another in custody facing multiple charges. Officers from the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Vernal and Bramble Streets around 2:00 a.m.

Authorities are investigating the deaths of an elderly couple in Bowie County after deputies were dispatched to their home on Sunday, November 17, 2024. At around 3:00 p.m., Bowie County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call reporting two suspicious deaths at a residence in the 800 block of County Road 4316.

Here is the best fun in Texarkana for the weekend of November 15 & 16, thanks to our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club. The first “Four States Tattoo Expo” happens this weekend, Trapt is in town, and so is Billie Jo Jones!

The city of Texarkana is about to make history with its first-ever tattoo convention, the Four States Tattoo Expo, taking place on November 15-16 at the Crossties Event Center in downtown Texarkana. This exciting event will showcase some of the best tattoo artists and piercers from both local and national scenes, creating a vibrant atmosphere of ink, art, and competition.

A jury has convicted Cornell Brown of Capital Murder for the 2021 shooting death of Keith McFadden. Brown, 33, of Memphis, Tennessee, was found guilty on November 6, 2024, following a trial that began earlier this week. The conviction came after a lengthy investigation by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, which led to Brown’s arrest and extradition from Tennessee.

Here is your weekend rundown of Live Entertainment in Texarkana for the weekend of November 8 and 9, thanks to our community partners at Whiskey River Country Club and Tony Langford Roofing.

Country music fans won’t want to miss Jesse Keith Whitley live in concert on Saturday, December 21, at Whiskey River Country Club in Texarkana, Arkansas. The son of country legends Lorrie Morgan and the late Keith Whitley, Jesse Keith Whitley is a rising star with a sound deeply rooted in the tradition of his iconic family.

Randy Sams Outreach Shelter is reaching out to the community for donations to help serve its annual Thanksgiving meal to homeless and less fortunate individuals in the Texarkana area on Thanksgiving Day. The shelter is in need of a variety of food items, as well as financial and clothing donations to ensure the event is a success.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 7, as the 10th annual “Uncork Your Support” event returns to Crossties Event Venue in downtown Texarkana. The annual fundraiser will benefit the United Way of Greater Texarkana Inc, with an evening of gourmet food, fine wine, and live entertainment.

The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is excited to announce its Traditional Holiday Concert, a festive event perfect for the whole family. The concert will take place on Sunday, December 15, at 4:00 PM at the historic Perot Theatre.

Texarkana, TX – November 4, 2024 – A team of innovative students from Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) is poised to make their mark in space as their microgravity experiment is set to launch from Kennedy Space Center aboard SpaceX-31.

Downtown Texarkana will transform into a winter wonderland for the annual “Christmas on Main” event, set to take place Saturday, December 21, in front of the historic Perot Theatre at 221 Main Street.

Single parents enrolled in trade schools, community colleges, or universities across Arkansas and in Bowie County, Texas, can now apply for the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) Spring 2025 scholarship. This opportunity provides up to $1,600 in direct financial aid to support single-parent students.

Lots to do in Texarkana this first weekend of November. Our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club want you to get out and enjoy our hometown. Here is a list of who is playing where.

Get into the holiday spirit early at this year’s Candy Cane Corral, a festive shopping event set for Saturday, November 2, at the Four States Fairgrounds Arena.

Historic Washington State Park is set to host an evening of theatrical drama on Friday, November 8, as the Texas Shakespeare Festival from Kilgore brings its production of “Hamlet” to the park’s 1940 WPA Gym. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Huge weekend in Texarkana with many having their Trunk or Treat events, the Fall Food Truck Festival, the big Car Show, and some great live entertainment. Here is a rundown from our friends at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club.

The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning around 2:15 a.m. in the 1500 block of Milam Street. Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area and received a second 911 call reporting that a victim had been found in front of an apartment.

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the 40th Annual Christmas Parade, hosted by Main Street Texarkana! This year’s theme, “Christmas Through the Decades,” invites participants to showcase festive floats and costumes inspired by holiday traditions from different eras.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has identified 19-year-old Kahim Webster as the suspect in the October 22, 2024, homicide of a male juvenile. The young victim was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital, following the tragic shooting at the River Run Apartment Complex.

The force will be strong with the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra (TSO) as they bring a special event to local Star Wars fans. TSO will present Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert, featuring a full screening of the iconic 1977 film, accompanied by a live performance of John Williams’ Oscar®-winning score.

A homicide investigation is underway after a male juvenile was fatally shot at the River Run Apartment Complex on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Texarkana Arkansas Police Department officers responded to a 911 call reporting multiple gunshots at approximately 1:07 PM.

A recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment revealed a staggering lithium discovery in southwestern Arkansas. The study estimates that between 5 and 19 million tons of lithium are present in brine deposits beneath the state’s Smackover Formation, a geological relic from the Jurassic period.

Texarkana pet owners, rejoice! The 8th Annual Bark At The Park is set to take place on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, offering free rabies vaccinations and city registrations for both dogs and cats.