We have some great bands of all genres playing in town this weekend. Here is a real quick rundown of who is playing where, and some information on a fundraiser for the Olalde family that was struck by tragedy this last week.
On May 23, 2023, tragedy struck in Nash Texas with the loss of Reuben Olalde, his wife, and two of his children were murdered. Diana Olalde, Reuben’s older daughter survived and needs our help.
The suspect in the shooting on Lemon Acres in Nash Texas has been identified as 18-year-old Ceasar Olalde. The victims are believed to be family but have yet to be identified. The suspect is currently in Bi-State Jail charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons.
The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that four individuals have been confirmed dead after a suspect barricaded themselves in a home on Lemon Acres Road in Nash Texas. The suspect eventually surrendered and is in custody.
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Rodney Carrington returns to Texarkana with a performance at the historic Perot Theatre. One of the top country comics today, Rodney always has a super fun show with lots of extras.
This is a huge weekend, we have the Big Bass Roundup, the 2023 Dragon Festival, and the best live music in town is all laid out for you here!
C.J. Harris was a very special young man that spread love, kindness, and encouragement and since his tragic passing in 2021 at the age of 14, C.J. is still spreading love and kindness with the #BELIKECJ Foundation. A very special “Walk of Love” is planned for Saturday, May 20 on Front Street in downtown Texarkana. This free event is for EVERYBODY!
Some of our local favorites will be providing entertainment for the 2023 Twice as Fine Wine Festival on Saturday, May 6 at Spring Lake Park. Here is the list of performers and times.
Another great weekend planned in Texarkana full of talented artists, live music, and lots of WINE! We run down the weekend entertainment for May 5 & 6 for you real quick. We would love to share your information if you will send it to texarkanafyi@gmail.com.
On Saturday, May 6 it is the Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival at Spring Lake Park beginning at 11:00 am. This has been named Texarkana’s Favorite Event by the “highly affluent” and is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State area.