On Thursday, October 21 it is the annual Fall Festival at Spring Lake Park from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and then will be showing the movie “Cruella” on the big screen to close out the evening, and all free of charge.
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.
Country superstar Reba McEntire will be touring in 2022 and Bossier City is on the list. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, October 15, but there is a special pre-sale code you can use to get your tickets on Thursday.
Every Christmas season the Salvation Army helps many children and seniors in need with the “Angel Tree” project, and it is time for applications for those in need to be submitted to be added to the 2021 Tree. The deadline to register is November 5.
The Texarkana Texas Police are reporting a large sinkhole on W. 7th at Pine Street, not much from above at the moment but upon inspection, underneath the surface, the hole is two lanes wide and large enough to swallow a vehicle. Make your commute plans accordingly.
The Grammy award-winning band, Brave Combo will take the stage, in the street in front of Hopkins Icehouse in downtown Texarkana on Friday, October 8. Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for an awesome show. These guys were on the Simpsons! That’s a pretty big deal.
This is our favorite time of year, temps start to cool off and there are more and more things to do in the Texarkana area. We want to rundown some of this weekend’s events and the live music on local stages.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is searching for Krystyna Rowe for aggravated robbery of a man back in September but has had no luck in apprehending her. If you have information, Crimestoppers will pay, and you can remain anonymous.
The Greater Texarkana Young Professionals group is hosting another night of “Destination Downtown” on Friday, October 8. The entertainment district is buzzing! Here is what you need to know.
If you’ve been missing the fair, get ready for the downtown Fall carnival October 28 thru 30 with Johnson Brothers Amusements with rides, games, and all of the carnival food that goes with it. We’ve got your details.
Here is a great opportunity for all local artists, crafters, and vendors of all sorts, come be a part of the first “Candy Cane Corral Holiday Bazaar” on November 6 at the Four States Fairgrounds.
Mission Texarkana is ready to begin another free CNA certification course. The Mission will provide uniforms, textbooks, pay testing fees, and even help with job placement upon graduation. Here are the details to get registered.
Heading into the 2021 Holiday Seasons the Perot Theatre has a fantastic line-up of shows including the seasonal favorite, “Christmas at the Perot”. So, it is time to pick this year’s “Celebrity Conductor”!
Three Texarkana women were busted recently for something so crazy that it sounds like it’s right out of the movies. These women allegedly busted into a house, threatened to shoot up the place, and kidnap kids over weed… just see the media release…
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office reports that they were able to locate and arrest Richard S. Hargrove, 33, of Miller County. The suspect is currently in the Miller County Detention Center awaiting arraignment on charges of Battery 1 st Degree, a Class B Felony, and Domestic Battery 3 rd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. Additional charges are pending.
The Friends for a Cause Foundation is back in 2021 to “ROCK OUT CANCER” at Crossties in downtown Texarkana! Enjoy performances from Jawbone and Lane Bricker. Two great bands, one price. We recommend the “rockstar ticket” with dinner included from JR’s Catering.
The Texarkana FYI Podcast rundown of live music and fun events this weekend in the Texarkana area. To share your events or activities of public interest, email texarkanafyi@gmail.com.
The Texarkana Texas Police are seeking two suspects in recent shoplifting thefts at Cindie’s Adult Novelty Store on Stateline Avenue. If you have information on the location of James Duppstadt and Joel Maris contact TTPD at 903.798.3116.
The Texarkana Texas Police has made an arrest in a hit & run in the Super 1 Parking lot that left an elderly woman with serious injuries. Lorin Molina, 26, for leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury. Her bond has been set at $40,000.
I quit. Well, after discussing with the moderators of the group, I decided to pull the plug and start over. There are a number of reasons why, but probably not what you are thinking.
Patton Tidwell, deputy commander for Red River Army Depot, will be taking his retirement from the Depot after first hiring on out there in 1974.
The annual “Four States Invitational Marching Competition”, hosted by Texas High School will take place this Saturday, October 2 at Grim Stadium in Texarkana. The competition will be from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm.
Texarkana Police have arrested Brian Owens, 31, after he crashed into a TTPD Patrol Vehicle driven by officer Landon Simmons. Officer Simmons was treated at TEC and released. Owens has been charged with DWI and was booked into the Bi-State Jail.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department got a 911 call about two people acting suspiciously at the Baywash Carwash on North Stateline Avenue. Turns out, when police arrived, they were caught in the act of stealing change from the vacuum machines.
The annual Tapas & Wine event to benefit Hands On Texarkana will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Collins Home, 1915 Olive Street in Texarkana, Texas.
As the weather begins to cool, many around our parts are already in the woods. As the hunting seasons approach remember, Safety First! We had the opportunity to speak with Wes Jones with Whitetails Unlimited at the Texarkana Deer Camp 2021 event.
The weather will be beautiful and there is a lot to do in Texarkana this weekend. A huge day lined up at Rocky Creek Outdoors for Saturday with the Tri-State Sporting Clays Championship and the Texarkana Deer Camp 2021 Banquet that evening. Here is the list of live entertainment.
Bill Fitzgibbons is a world-renowned artist from San Antonio, famous for his sculptures in light. Part of a new $27,500 grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts will help beautify downtown Texarkana.
Lisa Garner, long-time Four States Fair & Rodeo’s “go-to person” has been officially named the new Executive Director of the Four States Fairgrounds. Ms. Lisa has been out there since 1998 and credits former directors and family for her knowledge and experience.
Texas recording artists the Eli Young Band will appear at Crossties in downtown Texarkana on Friday, December 3. The band will be performing their hit songs “Even if it Breaks Your Heart”, “Love Ain’t”, “Crazy Girl” and more.
A Regional Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Treatment Center will be located in Nash Texas at 401 Industrial Boulevard and is expected to be operational within a week and offering the treatment known as “Regeneron” in the battle against COVID 19.