As summer temperatures climb, many residents are asking the same question: Why doesn’t Texarkana have a public swimming pool anymore? For longtime locals, the memories of splashing around at places like Pebble Beach, Crystal Springs, the Spring Lake Park Pool, and even a neighborhood pool in College Hill are still fresh — but those community staples have long since disappeared.
Texarkana is gearing up for an unforgettable night of gospel music and community celebration as The Scholars present the Juneteenth Gospel Explosion, headlined by Grammy Award-winning artist Kierra Sheard.
As summer rolls in and the urge to get outdoors intensifies, fishing enthusiasts in the Ark-La-Tex region have an exciting opportunity to reel in some fun without the usual requirements. This June, the states of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana are all offering free fishing days and weekends, giving families and casual anglers a chance to enjoy the waters without needing a fishing license.
A Friday night gunfire incident escalated into a high-speed police chase through Texarkana streets, ending in a crash and a manhunt for the fleeing suspect.
Finishing out the month of May in Texarkana with a great weekend to get out and have some fun! Thanks to our sponsors in the community, Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club we list out the best entertainment this weekend!
Country rap fans, mark your calendars. Arkansas native and country rap sensation Charlie Farley is set to take the stage at Whiskey River Country Club in Texarkana, Arkansas, on Saturday, May 31.
A tragic incident occurred this morning on Interstate 30 at Richmond Road, where a man died by apparent suicide, hanging himself from the overhead sign supports. Despite the desperate efforts of passersby to intervene, they were unable to save him in time.
The hype is real! Pop culture fans across the Ark-La-Tex region are gearing up for Hypecon 2025, returning to the Crossties Event Center in downtown Texarkana for a three-day celebration of fandom, creativity, and community from Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 1.
We are expecting some great weather this weekend, out at Spring Lake Park it is opening weekend of Texarkana Rhinos Baseball, or maybe you wanna spend your money on the waterpark, or catch some live music on the patio at Joe’s Bistro. Thanks to our sponsors at Tony Langford Roofing and Whiskey River Country Club, we have a list of where all of the best fun will be.
Back in 2014, locals taking part in “Haunted History Tours” of downtown Texarkana stumbled across something odd — a mysterious galvanized steel obelisk that had quietly appeared in the vacant lot between the Lofts at the Grim and the Rialto Building. At the time, no one knew exactly what it was or where it came from. A code on the structure hinted at more information, and eventually, the truth emerged: it was part of an ambitious international art project with deep historical roots.