It is time for BACK TO SCHOOL! These sure are uncertain times, and a lot to be worked out as we all try to learn our way forward. We do know the dates that our local schools will be returning to class. We also know that school zone traffic fines can eat your lunch for days.
The Miller County Republican Committee Second Amendment Fun Shoot is scheduled for Saturday, August 14 at Rocky Creek Outdoors at 4001 South Stateline. Shooting tournaments, games, cash prizes, and a lot of fun this weekend.
The night skies in the last few months have given us the rare “super flower blood moon” lunar eclipse, “ring of fire” solar eclipse, and a beautiful strawberry supermoon. Now, the Perseid Meteor Shower, the best of the year.
Wrapping up the season at the Texarkana Texas Farmers Market is one of the most anticipated events for our area foodies, the “Best Salsa in the Ark-La-Tex” Contest, and we have this year’s results.
Silvermoon Children’s Theatre is preparing for a presentation of “Legally Blonde Jr. – The Musical” and is hosting auditions for kids aged K thru 12th grade. Here is a link for registration and more information to participate in this great program.
The weekend of August 6 presents some great live entertainment around Texarkana. To list events or activities of public interest share at texarkanafyi@gmail.com.
Texarkana Resources is one of our favorite non-profits, providing job training and placement for some of the hardest-working employees in this region’s workforce. Today they are filling backpacks to “Stuff the Bus” for 2021.
This weekend is the time to get school supplies, clothing, footwear, and more and save sales tax. For the first time in 2021, Arkansas will allow Computers and Electronics to be exempt also. The Tax-free Weekend starts on August 6 in Texas and on August 7 in Arkansas.
Country music recording artist, Phil Vassar will headline the 2021 Hope Watermelon Festival in Hope, Arkansas on Saturday, August 7 inside Hope’s Fairpark. Get your tickets now. Remember, general admission means bring your own chair.
It is always a tragedy to lose a really good police officer to any circumstance, but our local law enforcement personnel are struggling today with the loss of Lieutenant Clay McClure. All knew him, and all loved him.