Time to “Dash for Cash” with the Texas High Tigers annual event to benefit the Texas High “Volunteers in Public Schools, V.I.P.S. Program”. All will take place at the Texas High Track on Saturday, November 5.
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.
It never fails, around Halloween many are asking “do we trick or treat on Saturday or on Halloween”. Seems simple to me, October 31 is Halloween and that’s when I expect trick or treaters to my door. However with schools, churches, and trunk or treat events, there is lots of trick or treating to do. A lot of activities were scheduled on the 29th, but here are some things planned for Monday, October 31.
It was just a great day in Texarkana. Fall Festivals around the area, kids in costumes, grand-openings and the weather was just perfect.
Eric Ethridge has posted some great drone video from the Fall Festival “Thriller” Flash Mob in downtown Texarkana at Front Street Plaza.
The Fine Arts Club at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana are sponsoring a Military service member care package drive and are seeking help with donations from the community.
The 2016 Christmas Fair is coming up December 2nd and 3rd at Central Mall! This even benefits the Greater Texarkana Young Professionals, and helps them provide two scholarships for area graduating seniors each year!
Smallcakes is celebrating their one year anniversary on Friday, October 28 with 4 for $12 cupcakes all day! Plus lots of great prizes and treats for customers all day long!
The Texarkana Texas Police Department along with Bowie County Deputies and T.T.F.D responded to a shooting call at the Shamrock Station on the corner of Lake Drive and Allen Lane in Texarkana.
Blending a mix of hard-hitting country and Southern Rock with a Hip-Hop delivery, the band Moccasin Creek will perform at Shooter’s on Friday, October 28.
Enrollment for Spring 2017 at Texas A&M University – Texarkana begins on November 7, 2016. Here are the details!
We are excited about the October 29th grand opening of “Phone Pros” on Gibson Lane behind the Texarkana Target store. This is Texarkana’s most advanced electronics repair shop and for the grand opening on Saturday, you are invited to the celebration!
The Texarkana Area Veteran’s Council is proud to announce that they are hosting the annual “Veteran’s Day Parade” in downtown Texarkana on Saturday, November 12. Here are the details.
The community came out for a historic photo to celebrate Texarkana’s designation as a Texas Cultural District. To mark the occasion many came together at the Federal Building on Stateline Avenue to pose for the largest photograph in two states, including Ross Perot.
The University of Arkansas – Hope/Texarkana will host a couple of workshops for area High School seniors to prepare for the ACT test, here are the details.
Events surrounding the 2016 Toys for Tots Ride and Auction are set to kick-off on Sunday, December 4. We have the details for those wishing to participate or donate a new unwrapped toy.
Texarkana Texas Police have arrested Wilmer Joe Hill, Jr., 21, of Texarkana, Texas. He is currently locked up in the Bi-State Jail with a number of charges and a bond that totals $251,351.
With conflicting stories about presidential polls we thought we would go straight to the people of Texarkana and find out which way they lean in the upcoming Presidential election.
Early voting for the November 8 general elections starts today for residents of Bowie and Miller Counties. Voters in Bowie County can cast early votes until Friday, November 4, and the early voting deadline for Miller County residents is Monday November 7.
March of 2017 is the target date for the opening of G-Force Indoor Trampoline and Ninja Complex in Texarkana Texas. The center will be located at 5001 North Stateline Avenue.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is warning of cases they are investigating of over the counter medications that have been tampered with. Three different bottles of medication have been discovered to have been tampered with so far and the investigation continues.
There have been a number of sightings recently of Black Bears in the Northeast Texas area, including locally. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is advising residents and hunters of what they need to know about Black Bears and the law in Texas.
The athletic department at Texas A&M University – Texarkana, coaches, staff, athletes, and supporters have all worked very hard and the proof is in the campus being named by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics as a Champions of Character Silver Five Star institution. Press Release: Texas A&M University-Texarkana has been named a 2015-2016 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character silver level five-star institution. Champions of Character provides training to ensure student-athletes know, do and value the right things in all areas of life. Five core values – integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership – are put into play, accounted…
TT.P.D. are investigating a crash where a vehicle was traveling on New Boston Road and lost control crashing into a car at the Sonic Drive-in Restaurant at the intersection of New Boston and Robison Roads.
A huge day of performances by some of Texarkana’s finest talents is scheduled for Sunday, November 13 at Scottie’s Grill. This day of live music has been dubbed “Crank for Frank”, and it’s to benefit beloved local producer Frank Pryor as he deals with a brain tumor.
The M.C.S.O. is seeking Charles William Stevens, 25 as a suspect in a recent theft over $1,000.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police, along with the Miller County Sheriff’s Department are teaming up the Texarkana Arkansas School District to give the community to fight pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, October 22nd.
UPDATE: Kiara made contact with her family early Monday morning. She is safe, but parents still have no idea of her location. Nash Texas Police are searching for Kiara Brown, 15, missing since Friday afternoon. Kiara is 15, 5 foot, 5 inches tall and was reported missing by her mother Friday night.
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information that would lead to finding 13-year-old Hailey Michelle Lafayette. Do you have any information that would help authorities know that she is safe?
The American Heart Association Texarkana Sweethearts are local High School girls that participate in educational programs and social activities while being advocates of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association in our community. The deadline to join is October 21, 2016.
You are invited to be a part of the celebration planned for the Texarkana Arts & Historic District on October 25. This is to celebrate the honor of receiving the designation of Texarkana’s Arts & Historic District downtown.