With wind advisories across the area today, (April 10), it might be a good day to sit down with the kids and make a few kites. Here are a few pretty good ideas on designs.
Friday, April 8 we begin our Spring Sessions of Friday Night Live with artists creating on the sidewalks and enjoying the rebirth of downtown with arts, music, food, and more.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police are investigating a stabbing incident from yesterday evening that sent one victim to the hospital and one man to jail.
Country music star John Conlee is in town this weekend, Brandon Rhyder is in town, and the 77th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo continues with the Classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Pro Rodeo and a pretty cool Guns N Roses Tribute Band on the Outdoor Stage.
The “Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival” is set for Saturday, May 7 at Spring Lake Park from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Vendors, entertainment, and socially acceptable day-drinking in the park.
The Hope Arkansas Police Department is reporting that 4 middle school students are currently in stable condition after ingesting an unknown substance at Yerger Middle School. One student was taken into police custody.
For 2022, East Texas Giving Day is on Tuesday, April 26. East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour day of giving that provides critical funding for and celebrates the work of, our area nonprofits. Early donations have begun.
The original “Bandit Run” is back in Texarkana on May 22. Hundreds of classic Trans Ams, and fans of the classic movie “Smokey & the Bandit” recreate the beer run from Texarkana, Arkansas to Atlanta Georgia depicted in the film.
Country superstar, John Conlee, will appear in Texarkana on Friday, April 8. Conlee brings all of his hits from the Grand Ole Opry to the stage at Crossties on Broad Street. Lane Bricker opens the show at 8:00 pm.
Friday night attendance at the Four States Fair was down a little, with two concerts in town and barely 1,000 tickets for the Monster Truck show. Not far from Fair/Football seasons of the past However, Saturday was packed! In fact, when “Fair Capacity” is reached, they must close the gates to entry for the night. Here’s why!

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