The 2022 Daddy Daughter Dance to benefit Mission Texarkana is scheduled for Crossties Event Venue in downtown Texarkana on Friday, June 17. The theme is “Denim & Diamonds” and tickets are available now.
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.
Results are in, and the Miller County Sheriff’s race will be going to a runoff between candidates Stephen D. Ward with 1,894 votes against 1,620 votes for Wayne Easley. The runoff date is set for June 21.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department credits two local good samaritans for intervening in an incident that helped an elderly woman that was being attacked. Police arrested Brent Wohrer, 49, of Lancaster, Ohio and he faces multiple charges.
The 2022 Talimena Rally – Cruisin’ for St. Jude festivities kick off in Texarkana on Thursday, May 26 at the Holiday Inn & Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. Three days of good times, good food, good music, and great people.
It’s official, thanks to a proclamation by Sheriff William Thomas, the Sheriff of Montague County, Texas, Buford T. Justice officially takes out after the Bandit from Texarkana, Arkansas this morning, (5/23), at 10:00 am. Here are the details.
All nominations have been submitted for the Texarkana Historic Preservation and Awareness Society Awards in 10 categories for individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the preservation of Texarkana’s heritage. Awards will be presented this Saturday.
Episode 24 of Texarkana Talks introduces Michael Perry and his venture with the railroad dining car downtown, Alley Cats Coffee Bar will be a hip, comfortable place with something for everyone. We get details on where he is in the project and what to expect.
Starting early Saturday morning at and all around Crossties on Broad it is “All in for Autism”, 4 huge events in 1 day. A bike show and poker run, a car & truck show, a cornhole tournament, and a family 5k & fun run. There will be live music and a party all thru downtown as Cars check in for the Bandit Run 2022, especially Trans Ams of all year models!
There really is too much for one person to do in Texarkana this weekend. Peak Fighting Championships PF:19, the “Bandit Run 2022” for the 45th Anniversary of “Smokey and the Bandit”, the “All in for Autism” events at Crossties, and Live Music all over town!
All are invited to meet the future of Mixed Martial Arts in the United States with the fighters of PF:19 on Friday, May 20 at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. A Free Q&A session with the fighters on the Main Card begins at 5:00 pm.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office reports that Erik Scott Shirley, 28, was arrested and booked into the Bi-State Jail for Criminal Mischief over $2,500 and Under $30,000 after driving his pickup truck into a swimming pool. The homeowner held him at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived.
Texarkana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Michael Malone has announced his retirement from the Chamber. Malone serves on many non-profit boards in Texarkana and has been a great leader of the Chamber.
Peak Fighting, one of the most respected professional MMA feeder series in the world, hosts PF:19 this Saturday, May 21 at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. This night will be bigger, badder, rougher, and tougher with top talent from all over the world coming to town to compete.
Bob Bruggeman has been serving our community as Texarkana Texas Mayor for the last 10 years, but we get to learn more about the man and his life, and we get to touch on a great number of topics. We hope to have his honor back on the podcast often.
The Texarkana community is blessed with many great people and groups that assure the less fortunate in our area do not go hungry. Here is an updated list of local pantries that help.
This weekend brings us the community-wide yard sale at Spring Lake Park, Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will also be the community electronics recycling event going on and a lot of great live music in town.
The 2022 “Diamonds for Doorways” event to benefit Habitat for Humanity Texarkana takes place this Friday, May 13 at Silvermoon on Broad beginning at 6:30 pm with a night of fun and extravagance that could win you $5,000 Lagos Bracelets from Crocker’s Jewelers.
Got some old televisions, microwaves, computers, and such that you need to get rid of? This Saturday, May 14 at Spring Lake Park from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Here is a list of items being accepted.
This weekend just about everybody in the United States will have a view of a total lunar eclipse. Sunday night into Monday morning this first lunar event of 2022 is referred to as the “Flower Moon”.
Peak Fighting Championships has quickly become one of the most respected series in Professional MMA. With fighters from all over the world vying for opportunities to fight with Peak for a chance to go to the bigger series. This is a great episode, listen here or on your Spotify account.
For many of us, that love locally grown produce “Farmer’s Market Season” is a really big deal. This weekend on Saturday, May 7, the Gateway Farmer’s Market in Texarkana Arkansas opens its Spring season.
Texarkana is always a hub of activity and this weekend brings us big bucks with the Runnin’ WJ Ranch Big Bass Round-up, day drinking with the Twice as Fine Wine Festival at Spring Lake Park, the annual Spring Car Show at the 4 States Auto Museum downtown, and some great live music!
Red Dirt/Texas Country favorite Wade Bowen will be performing at 67 Landing in Texarkana, Texas on Friday, May 20. Tickets are on sale now!
Texarkana Arkansas Police have arrested Patrick Ardwin, 34, from Ashdown, Arkansas, in a stabbing incident on North Stateline Avenue. Ardwin is charged with Battery in the 2nd Degree. Mr. Ardwin was transported to the Miller County Jail and booked.
Some great films are lined up for the Spring “Movies in the Park” series of outdoor movies at Spring Lake Park. Three great movies and all of the family fun that comes with participating will make a great season.
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office reports that two suspects in a rash of burglaries have been arrested and they are currently searching for a third suspect, Charles Damon Ziska. If you have any information on this case contact 870.774.3001.
TTPD has released more information on the arrest of a capital murder suspect, Kevonte Collins. Collins was captured on Monday, May 2 in DeSoto, Texas. The suspect will be transported back to Texarkana to face charges.
Recording and performing star, Uncle Kracker will be the headlining act for the 46th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival on Saturday, August 13, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, May 19.
Congratulations to all at Texarkana Water Utilities, as they recently won the award of “Best Drinking Water in Arkansas” in a statewide competition. The honor was announced at the Arkansas Water Works & Water Environment Association Conference in Hot Springs, May 1-4, 2022.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is investigating a shooting death at The Links Apartments. If you have any information that may help with the case, contact TAPD at 903-798-3130.