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.
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.
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.
Thanks to Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club here is the rundown of the best entertainment in Texarkana this weekend of September 19 & 20.
A full weekend of fun is coming downtown with the “Do the Haven Hustle 5K & Car Show” event, benefitting Haven Homes of Texarkana, a local faith-based nonprofit serving men and women in the Four States who are struggling with drug abuse, alcoholism, and addiction.
It’s that time of year again! The Miller County Fair and Rodeo is set to kick off this weekend, Friday and Saturday, September 19–20, at the Miller County Fairgrounds, 401 E. Lewis in Fouke.
Texarkana is packed with some great live music and a few really awesome sounding events this weekend — here’s what’s happening thanks to our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club.
Welcome to September, and get ready for that cooler weather. Thanks to our sponsors at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club here is a rundown of the best live entertainment the weekend of September 5 & 6.
Keep Texarkana Beautiful (KTB) is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and join a morning of beautification this Saturday, September 6, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Foodies, get ready — the Battle of the Food Trucks is taking over downtown Texarkana this Saturday, September 6 starting at 11:00 am. Make your way downtown and eat, play, vote for your favorite!
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting the community to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Texarkana, taking place Saturday, September 20, at Spring Lake Park.
Welcome to another fun weekend in Texarkana! Thanks to our community partners at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club here is a list of the best live entertainment in town this weekend.
Texarkana Texas police are investigating a crash that claimed the life of an 87-year-old man Wednesday afternoon in the 1700 block of Summerhill Road.
A powerful tribute to those who served in Vietnam is coming to New Boston this September. The Moving Wall, a traveling, half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on display in downtown New Boston from Thursday, September 4 through Monday, September 8, 2025.
The Red Shield Youth Center of Texarkana is hosting the Hope Rush “FUN”Raiser Duck Derby on Saturday, August 30 at Big Dam Waterpark. The event invites the community to adopt rubber ducks for a chance to win prizes while supporting local kids.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed late Sunday night at the Ridge Apartments in Texarkana, Arkansas. A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested.
The SCCA Arkansas Region (ARSCCA) is bringing high-octane excitement to Southwest Arkansas with “Bandit’s Run: The Stateline Challenge (SCCA Solo)”, set for Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the newly established autocross venue, Hope Municipal Airport.
Make it a fun weekend in Texarkana! Our community partners at Whiskey River Country Club and Tony Langford Roofing, we have a list of live entertainment in town the weekend of August 22 & 23.
Texarkana is about to get in a pickle—in the best way possible. The highly anticipated Pickle Fest Texarkana is set for Friday, September 13th, 10:00am to 5pm at the Front Street Festival Plaza in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas.
The 36th Annual Opportunities Inc. Invitational Golf Tournament will tee off on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Texarkana Country Club. This long-standing event is one of the organization’s largest fundraisers of the year, supporting the Texarkana Special Education Center and the many programs Opportunities Inc. provides for individuals with disabilities.
The holiday season officially kicks off in Texarkana this November as the Junior League of Texarkana presents its 38th Annual Mistletoe Market, a three-day shopping event filled with holiday cheer, family fun, and unique gift options.