In November of 2022, the Korea-Vietnam Memorial in Texarkana will be 40 years old. This Memorial Day our local Chapter 278 of the VVA hosted the 39th reading of the names.
Episode 25 of “Texarkana Talks” features longtime local lawman, and current TTPD Public Information Officer, Shawn Vaughn. For more than 30 years, Shawn has served the community of Texarkana, and we wanted to know more about the man and his career.
We have the rundown of some of the entertainment set for Texarkana this Memorial Day Weekend, including Live Music, Dancing Men, an awesome music festival on Sunday, and Memorial Day Services on Monday.
The 2022 Daddy Daughter Dance to benefit Mission Texarkana is scheduled for Crossties Event Venue in downtown Texarkana on Friday, June 17. The theme is “Denim & Diamonds” and tickets are available now.
Results are in, and the Miller County Sheriff’s race will be going to a runoff between candidates Stephen D. Ward with 1,894 votes against 1,620 votes for Wayne Easley. The runoff date is set for June 21.
The Texarkana Texas Police Department credits two local good samaritans for intervening in an incident that helped an elderly woman that was being attacked. Police arrested Brent Wohrer, 49, of Lancaster, Ohio and he faces multiple charges.
The 2022 Talimena Rally – Cruisin’ for St. Jude festivities kick off in Texarkana on Thursday, May 26 at the Holiday Inn & Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. Three days of good times, good food, good music, and great people.
It’s official, thanks to a proclamation by Sheriff William Thomas, the Sheriff of Montague County, Texas, Buford T. Justice officially takes out after the Bandit from Texarkana, Arkansas this morning, (5/23), at 10:00 am. Here are the details.
All nominations have been submitted for the Texarkana Historic Preservation and Awareness Society Awards in 10 categories for individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the preservation of Texarkana’s heritage. Awards will be presented this Saturday.
Episode 24 of Texarkana Talks introduces Michael Perry and his venture with the railroad dining car downtown, Alley Cats Coffee Bar will be a hip, comfortable place with something for everyone. We get details on where he is in the project and what to expect.

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