It may be hot and humid but there is a lot going on around the region this weekend. Here is just some of the events and activities around Texarkana for Friday, August 27, and Saturday, August 28.
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.
The 2021 bi-state football rivalry between the Texas High School Tigers and the Arkansas High Razorbacks will have to simmer for another year. The decision has been made to cancel the annual game again for the second year over COVID 19 fears.
Red River Army Depot has announced that a reduction in the workforce will take place beginning in October of 2021. This will affect up to 180 contract and government employees.
This Saturday, August 28 is the Caddo Area Council Sporting Clays Classic at Rocky Creek Outdoors located at 4001 S. Stateline Avenue. This is to raise funds to help send Scouts to camps, also provide membership fees, uniforms, handbooks, and allow Scouts to attend Council events, who otherwise could not afford to due to financial hardship.
Lieutenant Colonel Allen West made a stop on his Gubernatorial campaign in Nash Texas on Monday August 23, addressing a meeting of the Bowie County Patriots.
The Texas Nationalist Movement has scheduled a petition signing event for Texarkana on Saturday August 28 at Walmart, 4000 New Boston Road from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Here is a little more information on their mission.
All are invited for the “Operation Daily Battle Rally” hosted in conjunction by the VFW Texas Motorcycle Group and the Louisiana VFW Motorcycle Group, Arkansas, and Oklahoma also, at the VFW Post 4562 at 4700 East 9th Street in Texarkana, Arkansas the weekend of August 27-29! There will be so much out there, check it out.
The Pleasant Grove Independent School District has reported a high number of positive COVID cases among students and staff. Due to this, the district is fogging all campuses to sanitize, and will install electrostatic foggers in some areas of the schools.
The Texarkana Texas Police are searching for a vehicle involved in an early morning accident on Stateline Avenue. A pedestrian was struck, and the vehicle originally stopped. Though not believed at fault, the driver left the scene.
This is what is happening in Texarkana this weekend of August 20 thru 22. First, Friday, August 20, and Saturday, August 21 is PF:14 & PF:15, professional MMA at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center, plus a lot of live music.
Peak Fighting presents PF:15 on Friday, August 21 at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. This card is stacked with beasts, if you are an MMA fan, head to peakfighting.com now and get your tickets or set your pay-per-view, do not miss this!
Peak Fighting kicks off a huge 2-night event at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center on Friday, August 20 with PF:14. Here are the ceremonial face-offs for the final Friday Card.
Texarkana has a new semi-pro baseball team, the “Twin City Rough Riders”. I met the team at Church Under the Bridge last weekend when they came to feed the hungry. These are a great bunch of kids and we stopped by for a practice to get to know them better.
Get ready for some dingers… outta the park! Domestic Violence Prevention Inc is hosting a Coed Softball Tournament and Home Run Derby on Saturday, September 18 at Grady T. Wallace Park. Get your team together and PLAY BALL!
Three local firefighters with the Texarkana Texas Fire Department will participate in the Memorial Stair Climb, 110 flights of stairs in full gear in memory of the heroes who gave their lives at the World Trade Center. We were able to meet up with them for practice.
The best in Arkansas and one of the most respected organizations in the sport of MMA today, Peak Fighting returns to Texarkana, Arkansas on August 20 & 21 at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. UFC fighters will be on hand both nights, and the top up and comers in the sport will battle in the 30-foot cage.
Friday, August 13, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm Muralist Darlene Taylor will be painting mural panels in front of the 1894 Gallery on Olive Street in downtown Texarkana. We have more information and some details about the “2nd Saturday Trade Day” on the 14th.
With the return of school, so returns High School Football in Texarkana. Here are the varsity game schedules for our Texarkana High Schools. Fingers crossed that they all play for state and extend these schedules.
Kentrell Nard, 34, of Texarkana Texas was arrested last Friday for assaulting his girlfriend. Less than 6 hours after posting a $3,000 bond Nard was arrested for assaulting her again. This time, he got stabbed, and another $53,000 bond and charges for Felony Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Another Crime, Violation of a Protective Order, and Possession of Marijuana.
We spoke with Dr. Matt Young, the Bowie County Health Authority, after today’s joint operations center meeting to discuss the current situation for our region regarding COVID 19 and local hospitals.
Thinking of a career in the medical field? The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is offering a Fast-Track Phlebotomy Course this Fall. Here is more information.
It is time for BACK TO SCHOOL! These sure are uncertain times, and a lot to be worked out as we all try to learn our way forward. We do know the dates that our local schools will be returning to class. We also know that school zone traffic fines can eat your lunch for days.
The Miller County Republican Committee Second Amendment Fun Shoot is scheduled for Saturday, August 14 at Rocky Creek Outdoors at 4001 South Stateline. Shooting tournaments, games, cash prizes, and a lot of fun this weekend.
The night skies in the last few months have given us the rare “super flower blood moon” lunar eclipse, “ring of fire” solar eclipse, and a beautiful strawberry supermoon. Now, the Perseid Meteor Shower, the best of the year.
Wrapping up the season at the Texarkana Texas Farmers Market is one of the most anticipated events for our area foodies, the “Best Salsa in the Ark-La-Tex” Contest, and we have this year’s results.
Silvermoon Children’s Theatre is preparing for a presentation of “Legally Blonde Jr. – The Musical” and is hosting auditions for kids aged K thru 12th grade. Here is a link for registration and more information to participate in this great program.
The weekend of August 6 presents some great live entertainment around Texarkana. To list events or activities of public interest share at texarkanafyi@gmail.com.
Texarkana Resources is one of our favorite non-profits, providing job training and placement for some of the hardest-working employees in this region’s workforce. Today they are filling backpacks to “Stuff the Bus” for 2021.
This weekend is the time to get school supplies, clothing, footwear, and more and save sales tax. For the first time in 2021, Arkansas will allow Computers and Electronics to be exempt also. The Tax-free Weekend starts on August 6 in Texas and on August 7 in Arkansas.
Country music recording artist, Phil Vassar will headline the 2021 Hope Watermelon Festival in Hope, Arkansas on Saturday, August 7 inside Hope’s Fairpark. Get your tickets now. Remember, general admission means bring your own chair.