Author: Jeff Easterling

It’s Halloween Weekend and there is a bunch of fun in Texarkana! Thanks to our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club here is a list of live music and more for October 31 and November 1.

Whiskey River Country Club is set to light up Saturday night, November 1, with the powerhouse sound of Texas country artist Trent Cowie. The show kicks off at 10 p.m., promising a high-energy night of real-deal country music with a rock ’n’ roll edge.

A beloved Texarkana holiday tradition is returning once again this December. The annual Drive-Thru Live Nativity at First Assembly of God – Lighthouse Ministries will take place December 5, 6, and 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening at 3401 W. 7th Street.

Welcome to another weekend full of entertainment in Texarkana. Thanks to our friends at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club here is the rundown of the best live music for the weekend of October 24 & 25.

Get ready to do the Time Warp again! The Historic Perot Theatre in downtown Texarkana will host a special 50th Anniversary screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday, October 31, at 8:00 p.m.

A routine traffic stop early Wednesday morning led to the arrest of a Texarkana man on multiple drug and firearm charges, according to the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.

Texarkana is fully embracing the arrival of autumn and Halloween this year, and the calendar is packed with family-fun festivals, trunk-or-treats, outdoor games, live music and more. Whether you’re looking for something light and kid-friendly or a night out downtown, there’s something for everyone. Here are more than a dozen events to mark on your calendar.

Our weekend forecast is for some great live entertainment in Texarkana. Thanks to our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club we have a list of the best things to do the weekend of October 17 & 18.

Get ready for a night of rock ’n’ roll nostalgia and hometown history as Todd Herendeen and The Band take the stage for their Elvis and Friends show at the Historic Municipal Auditorium in Texarkana, Arkansas, on Saturday, October 25.

The City of Texarkana, Texas will host the 9th Annual Bark at the Park event on Saturday, November 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Kylee Sullivan Dog Park, located inside Spring Lake Park near the Mall Drive entrance.

After more than three decades, an arrest has been made in the 1991 murder of Billie Jean Letterman in Miller County. Sheriff Wayne Easley announced that Michael Letterman has been arrested and charged with Murder in the First Degree in connection with the case.

The Pleasant Grove Independent School District Board of Trustees has officially appointed Jeremy “Jake” Klar as the district’s new Police Chief. Klar brings over two decades of law enforcement experience and a proven record of leadership, most recently serving as a Police Sergeant with the Texarkana Texas Police Department in both the Patrol and Criminal Investigation Divisions.

There is so much fun to be had in Texarkana this weekend, and thanks to our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club we have the list of entertainment for you!

Families across the Texarkana area are invited to experience what Scouting is all about at Cub Fun Day – Heroes & Helpers, happening Saturday, October 11th from 9 AM to 12 PM with the Caddo Area Council.

The community will come together on Saturday, November 8, for the annual Texarkana Veterans Day Parade and Extravaganza, a full day of celebration honoring local veterans and their families. This year’s event is dedicated in memory of Lt. Colonel Don Ruggles, recognizing his service and legacy in the region.

Tonight, neighbors across Texarkana will be gathering for National Night Out, an annual event that brings communities together with local law enforcement, firefighters, and city officials to strengthen neighborhood spirit and promote safety awareness.

Some great live entertainment is lined up the weekend of October 3 & 4 in Texarkana. Our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club bring you this list. Get out and have some fun this weekend.

A Texarkana therapeutic riding center has received a life-changing donation of $240,000 from the estate of a southwest Arkansas couple who had a deep love for children, horses, and the mission of Runnin’ WJ Ranch.

Texarkana will once again come together in the fight against breast cancer during the Fifth Annual Katina R. Livingston Breast Cancer Awareness Race on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event will take place on the campus of Texas A&M University–Texarkana, 7101 University Avenue, with the race and walk beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Texarkana’s most delicious night of the year is back as Harvest Regional Food Bank presents the 32nd Annual Taste of Texarkana on Tuesday, October 14, from 5–8 p.m. at the Four States Fairgrounds Arena.

Texarkana is getting ready to sparkle for a cause as Hospice of Texarkana hosts its 16th Annual Jeans & Bling fundraiser on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Texarkana Convention Center, 4610 Cowhorn Creek Drive. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is one of the region’s most anticipated charity events, benefiting Hospice of Texarkana’s mission of care and compassion.

Texarkana will once again put community wellness in the spotlight as Texas A&M University–Texarkana presents the 3rd Annual Health on the Line on Saturday, October 4. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in front of the Federal Building in downtown Texarkana.

This weekend is shaping up to be one to remember, weather, fun and a lot of great entertainment. Thanks to our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club here is the rundown for September 26 & 27.

Rising Texas country artist Lucas Sousa is set to take the stage at Whiskey River Country in Texarkana on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The show runs from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. The event is 21+ only, and tickets are just $9.

Texarkana, Texas police say a man is behind bars after officers found him asleep in a van parked on the Liberty-Eylau High School football field early Tuesday morning.

Drivers traveling through the I-30 construction zone should take note of a new speed limit now in effect. TxDOT and ARDOT have lowered the speed limit to 60 miles per hour in both directions, stretching from the 216 mile marker in Texas to the 3 mile marker in Arkansas.

Amazon is putting the finishing touches on its new delivery station in Texarkana, and the company has officially opened the door for local job seekers.

One of Texarkana’s favorite fall traditions is back! The Movies in the Park series kicks off Thursday nights this October at Spring Lake Park (across from the airplane). Admission is free—just bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and bug spray. Concessions will be available for purchase. Here is the line up.

Texarkana families are invited to saddle up for a night of fall fun as Runnin’ WJ Ranch hosts its annual Boo at the Barn, a free, family-friendly community event filled with Halloween magic.

Music lovers, get ready to feel the rumble—because the 2nd Annual Ark-La-Tex Battle of the Bands is bringing the heat back to downtown Texarkana on Saturday, September 20 in a showdown that promises big prize money and even bigger bragging rights.