Our weekly weekend rundown of live music and entertainment in Texarkana for Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8. Lots of Easter Egg Hunts this weekend. It’s also the last weekend for the 78th Four States Fair & Rodeo, and we have some great live bands to check out.
Author: Jeff Easterling
Time again for Scout-o-rama 2023 at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 28 thru Sunday, April 30. The event is free for spectators of all ages on Saturday, April 29 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm, and there will be something there to excite every member of the family.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is hosting open registration for 2023 Summer and Fall classes at both Campuses. Summer I and online summer classes begin June 5, summer II classes start July 5, and fall classes begin August 23. For more contact the Purtle Advising Center at 870-722-8124, email pac@uaht.edu, or contact your advisor today.
The first, of what will be an annual event for the area, “Great Texarkana Balloon Blow-up” at Lake Wright Patman with Hot Air Balloon enthusiasts from all over took place this morning. The event is being touted as a success even though spectator turnout for the event was low.
What a busy weekend if you are looking for something to do… the 78th Four States Fair & Rodeo kicks off, the 4th Annual Blues Fool Festival returns, and a lot of great live music is lined up for March 31 and April 1 in Texarkana.
By far one of the biggest events in the region, every year thousands of barrel racers battle the clock at the Four States Fairgrounds over a three-day period, and it is all FREE for spectators!
Texarkana officials from both sides of Stateline Avenue came together to discuss the recent overdose deaths in the Texarkana area from tainted synthetic marijuana. There have been 7 deaths related to what authorities believe is synthetic marijuana tainted with an illegal psychoactive synthetic chemical that can kill you with one dose.
The Texarkana Dragon Boat Race Festival is back for 2023! This event is so much fun for participants and spectators and is a huge fundraiser for Hands-on Texarkana. The festival kicks off Saturday, May 13 at Bringle Lake beginning at 9:00 am.
The most important thing to have for the traffic that comes with getting in and out of the Four States Fairgrounds during Fair & Rodeo is PATIENCE. These are the plans, but you are going to run into issues and if you expect it, well, it just seems easier. Share these with folks that you know are going.
This is the weekly weekend rundown of local events and entertainment in Texarkana for the weekend of Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25. From the Fouke Monster Campout to the best bands in town.
“Journey to the Cross” is a family walk-thru experience for the whole family. This is taking place on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at two times, 4:00 pm & 4:30 pm, at Trinity Baptist Church in Texarkana, Arkansas.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department is investigating a case of synthetic marijuana that has been linked to seven overdoses and at least two deaths. If you have any information please contact TTPD at 903.798.3116.
The Texarkana Museums System will be hosting its 9th annual “Easter Egg Hunt” at the Ace of Clubs House downtown on Saturday, April 1 at 1:00 pm for children `12 and under. This is a free event, but pre-registration to participate is strongly encouraged.
Celebrating 150 years the Texarkana Sesquintinial celebration is planned for April 14 & 15. This celebration will feature live entertainment, food vendors, and a lot more, including the excavation of a time capsule that was placed in 1973.
Texarkana Arkansas Police are seeking information in the drive-by shooting on Pinehurst Street that resulted in a young child being struck by gunfire. As a private vehicle transported the child, the vehicle was involved in an accident and an ambulance transported the child to the hospital. The victim is considered to have non-life-threatening injuries.
Yes, for some it’s going to take a little getting used to having the Four States Fair & Rodeo in Spring time. With the pandemic, rule changes, and fair schedules leading to the yearly State fair, it is what we make it. There is so much happening this year from March 31 to April 9, 2023.
The Texarkana Texas Farmer’s Market at 500 Stateline Avenue will start off the 2023 Season on Saturday, April 29 at 7:00 am in downtown Texarkana.
It’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend and lots of great live music is lined up in Texarkana. We let you know where you can see who in our weekly weekend rundown… SHARE!
The employees of the Whataburger store on New Boston Road in Texarkana Texas felt something wasn’t right about a 79-year-old man and a 13-year-old girl that was dining there. They called the police and that is exactly what saved this youngster. Big props to the crew that morning!
Ms. Tameka Grady is making it happen again at Bobby Ferguson Park in Texarkana Arkansas with the “OMG Southern Food Fest” on April 22, 2023. Food trucks from all over the place will be serving up all the food that will make you say “OMG”!
With 31 years of experience in education, Brad Bailey has been named the new principal of Arkansas High School. Bailey will replace Dr. Robin Hickerson as she retires effective June 30, 2023.
It is Four States Fair time in Texarkana with the 78th annual Fair & Rodeo beginning Friday, March 31 at the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana, Arkansas. Monster Trucks kick it off on that Friday, Demo Derby, and of course the midway fun and games.
This is going to be a great weekend to have fun! Don’t miss “Wagons for Vets” at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, and there is a bunch of great live music to enjoy, so get out and have some fun! Thanks to our sponsors at Crossties, Hobbs Manufactured Homes, and Tony Langford Roofing.
The biggest bass tournament in our area happens the weekend of May 12 & 13, 2023 to benefit the Runnin’ WJ Ranch in Texarkana. We are talking BIG money here with payouts every hour, bonus payouts, overall 1st place pays $5,000, 2nd pays $2,000, and $1000 for 3rd place.
Rocky Creek Outdoors will be hosting the “Runnin’ WJ Ranch Sporting Clay Shoot” on Saturday, April 8, 2023, beginning at 8:00 am. This is a big one for a great cause!!
Time for the 2023 Sulphur River 67 Boat Ramp Catfish Rod & Reel Tournament on Saturday, April 15, kicking off at 8:00 am with weigh-in at 3:00 pm. Here are more details.
Washington Community Center will be hosting a FREE Spring Break Kid’s Camp from March 20 to March 24 for kids from first to sixth grade. Tons of activities for the young ones, everything from arts and crafts to coding and robotics.
Here we go with the first weekend in March and there is some great live music lined up around town with something for all tastes. Be sure to share your information with us at Texarkanafyi@gmail.com.
The National Weather Service will be investigating areas for damage from what is believed to be 10 tornadoes total Thursday evening, and overnight. Here are the areas believed to be affected.
The 2023 Wagons For Vets event takes place on Saturday, March 11 at the Four States Fairgrounds featuring one of the more popular car shows in the Ark-La-Tex.