Monjunis Italian Cafe & Market is returning to Texarkana in January 2023! This time located on the Arkansas side of Stateline Avenue in front of the Holiday Inn & Convention Center. Love that Monjunis sauce!
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.
We were all shocked, amazed, and saddened at the story and video of Dustin Roach diving into that churning water at the Wright Patman Spillway and saving the life of Lucia M. Mendoza, 29, in a horrific accident that claimed the life of her husband. Dustin is now one of 17 civilians to be named winners of the Carnegie Medal for Heroism.
We recently spoke with Dylan Hann with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission representing southwest Arkansas. Over the last months, the AGFC has been conducting experiments on Alligator Garfish from the Red/Sulpher River junction. It was reported that among the fish was possibly a new record size!
Here is our weekly weekend rundown of events, activities, and live music in Texarkana for the weekend of September 16 & 17, 2022, thanks to Crossties in downtown, and Hobbs Manufactured Homes on the loop. Check all of this out!
TWU has issued a “Boil Water” notice for residences and businesses east of East St, south of East 9th St, west of Pinehurst St., and north of Pearl Street, in Texarkana, Arkansas as a precautionary measure after a water main break caused a drop in normal pressure.
On September 13, 1960, John F. Kennedy made a campaign stop in Texarkana. He participated and rode in the Four States Fair Parade, and spoke to the crowds at the Fairgrounds. This is the speech from that day.
Bowie County Sheriff Jeff Neal is warning the community of a recent incident of a “jury duty scam”. Check out the details here, but remember, the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office will never ask for payments over a Zoom call or the phone.
Folks will tell you it is Fall, but it still feels a lot like Summer, but the cooler temps are coming. This weekend we have some great live music to keep you entertained, and the Founders Day Fair is in Atlanta Texas on Saturday celebrating the founding of that town in 1872.
Wyatt Putman brings his high energy, and a good time. pasture party style show inside Crossties in downtown Texarkana on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 pm.
Here at the beginning of the Labor Day weekend, some bad news for Arkansas Anglers in Miller County. The extremely invasive Giant Salvinia has made its appearance at Mercer Bayou so the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission has closed the boat ramps for the weekend.
Thanks to Crossties and Hobbs Manufactured Homes, we have the rundown of Live Entertainment in Texarkana for this weekend. Some great bands and some pretty good watermelons are just a part of it.
Charles Sprayberry, 42, escaped from the Cass County Jail Monday night after overpowering a male guard and forcing a female jailer to open the door outside. Sprayberry was captured after a car chase Wednesday Morning just south of Moringsport Louisiana.
If you’ve visited a movie theater recently you have seen how expensive a trip to the movies can be. Saturday, September 3 will be the first “National Cinema Day” and every movie, every showtime, in all formats will only be three dollars at our Texarkana Cinemark Theaters.
The 2022 “Wine & Tapas” fundraiser is set for the Collins Home on Friday, October 7. Fantastic oeuvre d’oeuvres, live music, a huge auction, and more. All begin at 5:30 pm.
The 33rd Annual Opportunities Inc Invitational Golf Tournament happens on Monday, September 12 at Texarkana Country Club, with a special guest, World Long Drive Champion DanBoever.
The 12th Annual Watermelon Weigh-off is happening Saturday, September 3, from 8:00 am to 12 noon. First place pays $500, $300 for second place, and $200 for third. Here are some more details.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Department and local law enforcement agencies are currently searching for Charles Obin Spraberry. Sprayberry escaped from the Cass County Jail around 7:45 pm on Monday, August 29. Considered Armed & Dangerous.
Well, we had a last-second schedule change, but the stuff was set up to record, so… Darlene woke up this morning and chose “violence”… we talk about what she saw on the YouTube that set her off. We also share a lot of what we call POSITIVES here in our hometown and want your opinions.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police report that they made an arrest in an early morning burglary on Boyd Road. The homeowner was not present at the time, but police responded to the alarm and arrested Eric Wherry, 18, of Texarkana, Arkansas.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police have reported that Timothy Noble, 22, of Texarkana, Arkansas has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Act, Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree, and Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons. Stemming from an early morning shooting at the Raceway Convenience Store on Stateline Avenue.
We have the list of some great live bands are performing at some of your favorite night spots this weekend, and there will be a hotdog eating contest that should be a lot of fun.
Whitetails Unlimited will be hosting its annual banquet and celebrating the time-honored tradition of deer hunting. “Deer Camp 2022”, will be at Rocky Creek Outdoors on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 5:00 pm.
Texas Recording Artist, Jon Stork performs at Whiskey River Country on Friday, August 26. Stork brings his Rockytonk flare and soulful sound back to Texarkana off of his “Radio Cowboy” album with new music dropping soon.
Harvest Regional Food Bank will be hosting the “2022 Taste of Texarkana” at the Four States Fairgrounds on Tuesday, November 1. All proceeds benefit the hunger-relief programs of Harvest Regional Food Bank.
Manuel Western is heading up efforts to organize the “Activated Alley Project” in downtown Texarkana. We discuss the progress on the alleyway and touch on the upcoming Fall Carnival at Crossties in this episode of Texarkana Talks.
Another weekend full of fun and entertainment in Texarkana and surrounding areas. This is our weekly rundown of events and activities for the weekend, from Crossties and Hobbs Manufactured Homes.
It’s now easier for many Bowie County Voters to cast their ballots on election day with countywide voting. There will be 22 voting stations in the county, and voters can use any on election day. The locations will be determined on August 22.
Prodigy Yoga will host a free yoga seminar from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Texarkana Arkansas Rec Center located at #1 Legion Drive.
The Angel Fund Foundation’s fundraiser for 2022 is happening at Texarkana Country Club on Saturday, September 17 at 6:00 pm. Putt for a Purpose, Draw Down, Fish-fry, live music from Danny Maxey and the Dancehall Troubadors, and more.
Annemarie Sullivan started Sullifarm & Kitchen in 2013 at the age of 16 with a little bit of know-how, and a whole lot of ‘want to’. Nine years later she visits with us about her successes, lessons learned, and ideas growing forward.