The TexAmerica’s Center has a new tenant moving. Enirosafe Demil will be bringing $363 million in total contract values and a lot of work with them to TexAmericas Center and the State of Texas.
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.
Time again for the annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade. Saturday, December 10, the ride begins in New Boston Texas, as a nod to Dwight with riders leaving Ace Hardware at 9:00 am headed to Central Mall. Kickstands up at 10:00 am from the mall.
We had a chance to talk with Santa Claus after the 2022 downtown Christmas Parade and he has a message for all of the boys and girls. We are happy to share that with you!
The parade route for the 2022 Texarkana Christmas Parade will run from the intersection of Walnut and Broad Street in Texarkana Arkansas going west to Texas Boulevard where the route turns north to 4th Street and will continue east back to Walnut Street.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is seeking the location of Jamauri Davis in connection to the shooting death of Keeunta Gilliam, 19. Davis is considered armed & dangerous. If you have any information please share, call 911 or the Texarkana Arkansas Criminal Investigation Division at (903) 798-3154.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police identify the victim in the overnight shooting death at EZ Mart on Stateline and E. 49th Street as Joseph Ross, 26. If you have any information that may help please contact TAPD at (903) 798-3154.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is currently on the scene of an overnight homicide at a convenience store on Stateline Avenue.
It is another big weekend in Texarkana and we have a quick rundown of live entertainment and events for the weekend of December 2 & 3. Thanks to our friends at Crossties, Hobbs Manufactured Homes, and Tony Langford Roofing.
The annual “Christmas on Main” celebration will take place in front of the Historic Perot Theatre in downtown Texarkana on Saturday, December 17 with Ice Skating, vendors, food trucks, movies, and more.
For many in our area, the Christmas season highlight has become the Drive-thru Live Nativity presentation at First Assembly of God Lighthouse Ministries located at 3401 W. 7th Street in Texarkana, Texas.
I feel comfortable saying that I personally know of two dozen (and a couple more) times that semi-trucks have tried to make that underpass on College Drive fit and it didn’t work out the way the driver wanted.
What has become the most popular seasonal feature in downtown Texarkana is the Christmas Tree Forest at Crossties on Broad Street. Now is the time to get your tree and start decorating for some awesome prizes.
We hope all had a great Thanksgiving and made some good memories with family and friends. Here is a rundown of Live Music and Entertainment around Texarkana the weekend on November 25 & 26, 2022.
Mickey Mouse first hit the big screens on November 18, 1928, in a short called “Steamboat Willie”. If you are a fan and sharing on social media today, use #mickeymousebirthday to spread your love of the character turning 93 years old today.
Good news for TISD school teachers, the Board of Trustees has decided to use Federal Stimulus money the district accepted to offer retention bonuses of $1000 each to stay on the job.
The chilly weather is here and folks are getting ready for Thanksgiving, then Christmas and of course, lots of Holiday events and activities are scheduled. Here is a quick rundown for this weekend in Texarkana.
The 2022 Farmers Bank & Trust Live United Bowl will be played on Saturday, December 3. The teams have been announced. Southeast Oklahoma State will take on Emporia State University in what has become an important College Bowl Game played right here in Texarkana, Arkansas.
The Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train is headed to Texarkana on Monday, December 5, 2022. We have some details on how you can visit and tour the train for free.
The Cities of Texarkana Texas and Arkansas are launching a city-wide Scavenger Hunt in conjunction with Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2022. Throughout Texarkana, Texas participating locally-owned businesses will be home to hidden elves, find one, scan the QR code and you could be a big winner!
Here are some of the deals offered by chains across the country and there are many local businesses offering specials too. We have a pretty good list here and hope you can add to it.
It is another big weekend in Texarkana and we are hoping that you can help make parts of it even BIGGER! November 11 is Veterans Day, our Texarkana Veterans Day Parade is Saturday, November 12 at 11:00 am. Spread the word, we would love to see support for those that served… and what a weekend for live music!
Liberty Eylau’s all-around athlete and student, Skylah Block has been named as a 2022 Heisman Trophy School Winner. Quite an accomplishment on her road to a Pharmacy Career.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana, the hub for our region, has released assessments from damage in last weekend’s severe weather outbreak. A total of 9 tornadoes have been confirmed. Here is a rundown of documented damages.
Time for the 9th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K in Texarkana at Spring Lake Park early on Thanksgiving day for Community Healthcore Foundation. This year’s event is in special memory of Jeanelle Cannon, Turkey Trot Event Founder.
Got a threat of severe weather in the Texarkana region on Friday night into Saturday, but that won’t slow down the weekend. Some great live music is on tap for November 4 & 5 and a lot of fun family activities.
A pretty cool event is coming up at Texarkana Gun Barn on Highway 67 headed to Redwater on Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Plan to be at the Top Shot Competition for the 2022 Shop with a Cop & Firefighter program.
The 2022 Veterans Day Parade in downtown Texarkana is scheduled for Saturday, November 12 at 11:00 am. Please, take the time to attend for the many Veterans that participate. It would be great to see a big turnout.
Spring and Fall always bring severe weather through our area but the threat of a tornado could happen at any time. So, here are some tips from the US National Weather Service in Shreveport.
The 2022 Farmers Bank & Trust Live United Bowl will be played on Saturday, December 3. The teams will be announced on Tuesday, November 15, and schools from all over are hoping for a chance to grow into what has become an important College Bowl Game in Texarkana, Arkansas.
The weekend of November 11 & 12 at Whiskey River Country Club in Texarkana it’s a reunion of the original Pines Country Club house band. Danny Maxey, Willie Glover, Joe Dale Cleghorn, Perry Steitler, Rob Barnwell, and Jack Patillo will perform together again.