Summer is usually the “slow season” for the bar life, but in Texarkana, the music keeps playing with some great local talent. Here is a quick rundown of entertainment in Texarkana this weekend.
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.
Texas-based, Giovannie & The Hired Guns will bring their electrifying live show to Crossties in downtown Texarkana on Thursday, July 21, with special guests Cody Cooke & The Bayou Outlaws. Tickets are available, but going quick.
Time for another Murder Mystery Dinner at the P,J, Ahern House. These are produced so well, that you are guaranteed a good time, well, unless you are the “victim”. Here are the details for the next event on July 30, 2022.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department reports that two of the adult suspects in the fireworks assault on first responders on July 4, Anthony Biddle of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Gary Carson of Texarkana, Texas have been arrested for the crimes. More arrests are coming.
Saturday and Sunday, July 16 & 17 at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center Fire It Up Productions presents some of the best roping teams in the country with “Fire It Up Truck Roping”. That means a New Ram Crew Cab Diesel Dually or $40,000 up for grabs. Would you take the truck or the cash?
TAPD has made multiple arrests in the July 4 Fireworks attack on Texarkana Police, Fire, and EMS first responders. Nine individuals will be charged with the following: Aggravated Assault X 9 Counts, Battery in the 2nd Degree Engaging in Violent Criminal Group Activity, Terroristic Act, and Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree with Damages Over $1,000 but Under $5,000. 5 persons are currently in custody.
Is going to be a scorcher weekend of high temperatures and some great entertainment. Friday Night Live with artists painting, sculpting, and whatnot on the sidewalks downtown, and some great bands!
The Texarkana Home Builders Association will host a huge Cornhole Tournament at Crossties in downtown Texarkana on Sunday, July 17. Two Categories, pros and everyday players with big cash payouts!
Saturday, July 23 it’s a Canned Christmas in July with the Texarkana Museums System at the P.J. Ahern home in Texarkana, Arkansas. Some awesome Christmas decorations are going to be made with mason jars, and a start to your very own Rumtopf.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has released many more details about the fireworks attack on TAPD, TAFD, and other first responders that occurred on July 4, 2022.
A Texarkana Arkansas police officer received injuries from being attacked by teens with fireworks, so severe that surgery was required, and another five officers were also injured in the attack on July 4, 2022. Here is what we know, and what we don’t.
TTPD negotiators worked for hours before SWAT officers were finally activated to storm a house on Jerome Street and took Max Kelly, 31, into custody.
Happy Fourth of July weekend! Know this, Fireworks, ALL weekend! There are lots of Independence Day Celebrations in the surrounding communities of Texarkana and some of the best music anywhere. Check out what is on tap for this holiday weekend.
Ellis Bullard, leader of a four-piece band that many are calling the hottest honky tonk band in Texas will perform at Whiskey River Country on Friday, July 1. Featured by Joe Rogan on his podcast, this is a show to see this holiday weekend!
Trinity Sports Texarkana will be hosting their coed Summer Basketball Camp on Monday, July 25. This is open for kids in grades 1 thru 12, here are the details to register.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is warning businesses of the latest scam they have come across where scammers attempt to use a 1099-A form and a good story to attempt to steal from the business. We have the details here.
Expal U.S.A. has announced a new contract with the DoD that is bringing a 1.4 million dollar investment into TexAmericas and creates an immediate need to make some new hires. Here is more information.
The Texarkana Texas Police are reporting that a number of members of the gang LCB/I-30 Cartel have been arrested stemming from the investigation into the murder-for-hire plot of Jermaine Aldridge in the Chili’s Restaurant parking lot on December 30, 2020.
With July 4 falling on Monday, there are only a few fireworks shows on the actual 4th of July, but that means we also get some shows on the 2nd, and 3rd giving us some great opportunities to enjoy even more fireworks and some of our area communities. Check out the list.
The Miller County 4-H will host their first annual “Midnight Madness Heifer & Steer Show” at the Circle J Cowboy Church. Check-in on July 29 at 8 pm and the show begins at 12 am on July 30.
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Three Texarkana men are in police custody after multiple reports of shots fired and the description of the car used led to a traffic stop. In that stop, police found marijuana, and 3 guns, including one that was reported stolen in 2020.
Texarkana Texas Police report that a recent arrest of a felony fugitive has garnered the suspect a total of 11 charges, and faces other charges in other states.
Lots of great entertainment and events this weekend in Texarkana, a National Motorcycle Rally out at Camp Preston Hunt, a huge car truck and bike show at the park, and some great live music.
Free cooking classes are being offered for both Texas and Arkansas residents beginning June 30. Though the classes are free, you are encouraged to register for a spot as space will be limited.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports that Billy John Scott, 50, of Maud Texas has been booked into the Bi-State Jail for the offense of Murder in the shooting death of his brother-in-law Larry Dewayne Kirby, 39, of Maud.
In Tuesday’s Miller County Primary Run-off election for Sheriff between Stephen Ward and Wayne Easley, final vote numbers indicate that with 1,816 votes to 1,265 votes, Wayne Easley is the new Sheriff of Miller County Arkansas.
Texarkana Texas Police report that Shaun Paxton, 42, is suspected of murdering his father, and seriously injuring his mother on Father’s Day has had a bond set at $1,000,000 for the death of Michael Paxton, 65, and $250,000 for the Aggravated Assualt on his mother, Debbie Paxton, 65.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department reports that Trenkale Brunson, 29, has been arrested and charged with Murder in the 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons, and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm from a Vehicle.
This week, early in the mornings, before sunrise you can witness a large “Parade of Planets” in the Southeast sky just above the horizon. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will line up with the moon, and with a really good telescope on the 24th… Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are cool to see also.