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PG Drama Students Join The Wake Up Crew Tuesday Morning

Jim Weaver — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:42:20 +0000

Tuesday morning during the 9:00 a.m. hour, three students and the teacher from the Pleasant Grove High School Drama department showed up to share a little information about Ramin Karimloo’s upcoming concert this Saturday. Our thanks to teacher Debbie Sutton, and students Connor Palmore, Rebecca Puente and Kirsten O’Neal for stopping by. Sounds like they [...]

Have a Fiesta With Orange Pork Tacos [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:00:37 +0000

The Taste of Home Cooking School is tonight (11/8) at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the cooking show begins at 6:30 p.m. Culinary specialist Jamie Dunn will once again entertain the crowd with some unique cooking techniques, cooking demonstrations and some new recipes.I was visiting the website tasteofhome.com [...]

Movies in the Park Kicks Off Fall Lineup of Events at Spring Lake Park [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:32:40 +0000

My favorite time of the year is here – FALL. Cooler weather, festivals, fairs, and Movies in the Park. There’s nothing quiet like grabbing a blanket folding chair and heading to watch a movie outdoors at Spring Lake Park.Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present their fall schedule for Movies in the [...]

Ready For 'Taste of Texarkana' 2012 to Benefit Harvest Texarkana

Mario Garcia — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:10:34 +0000

October is finally here and one of my favorite events is coming to Texarkana this month. The 2012 Taste of Texarkana Oct. 16 from 5 p.m. from 8 p.m. at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center.This event takes place each fall to benefit local food bank Harvest Texararkana. Over 40 vendors will be showcasing their [...]

Whiskey River Harley Davidson Ready For White Lightnin' Rally Featuring Danny Koker

Mario Garcia — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:21:23 +0000

The rumble of steel horses will be rolling into Whiskey River Harley Davidson in Texarkana on August 3-4 for the “White Lightnin’ Rally.”Danny Koker of Count’s Kustoms and History Channel’s Pawn Stars will be there. Live music from Zito 77, The Jason Helms Band, Reverlry Live, Greg Gardner Voodoo Cowboy, and the Dusty Rose Band. [...]

Trafffic Information on How to Get in And Out of 'Sparks in The Park'

Mario Garcia — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:55:47 +0000

This Saturday, June 30, the annual “Sparks in the Park” event will be held at the Four States Fairgrounds. Over 30,000 people are expected to attend the event. Due to the amount of roadway construction, The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department would like to inform the general public the upcoming traffic plans in order to make everyone's experience as pleasant as possible.

Want to Sample Some Great Beer?

Mario Garcia — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:00:59 +0000

You like a good beer every once an a while? I know I do. Well, something you might be interested in is coming to Texarkana on Thursday, June 14. It’s being called the ‘Boulevard Beer Tasting’ and it’s going to be at the Ben & Jane Collins Home at 1915 Olive Street. Doors open at [...]

Draughon-Moore Ace of Clubs House 'Great Tourist Attraction' [POLL]

Mario Garcia — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:34:48 +0000

I read somewhere this week it is National Tourism Week in America. When you think of Texarkana you don't think of it being a tourist town, however when you drive around town there are some very interesting landmarks that we all take for granted. For example, one of the neatest homes in town is the Draughon-Moore Ace of Clubs House located at 420 Pine Street.

Vampires in Spring Lake Park May 10

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:19 +0000

The City of Texarkana Parks & Recreation department continue their “Movies in the Park” series this Thursday May 10, at Spring Lake Park. This Thursday the film is “Twilight Breaking Dawn Pt. 1″, at 8 p.m., bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a free movie in the park. Read Original: Vampires in [...]

The Best Tacos in Town? You Tell us! [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:30:32 +0000

This morning I was trolling the internet and saw a website rating the best tacos in America. It listed restaurants in Austin, Chicago, San Diago, yadda yadda yadda. Yeah whatever, but it did get me thinking about the best tacos around Texarkana. We have some great Mexican restaurants around here! Take our poll and tell [...]

Do You Have One of the Dirtiest Jobs in Texarkana?

Jathan Fink — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:47:45 +0000

We oftentimes focus on the jobs we aspire to have, rather than on the ones ordinary people actually do every day. That’s one of the reasons Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe quickly became one of the most popular shows on cable. But Mike and his crew can only cover so many occupations each [...]

Texas A&M Texarkana 'Campus Concert And Fish Fry' Coming [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:35:46 +0000

The warm weather is here and it’s time for some Fun in the Sun with an outdoor concert at Texas A&M University- Texarkana campus. The Texas A&M concert and fish fry, is set for Tuesday, April 10th on the university center deck at 7101 University Avenue. The concert will feature two of the hottest college [...]

Texarkana's Newest Family Fun Attraction

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:15:25 +0000

Just seven minutes west of Central Mall on I-30, you will find an awesome eighteen hole miniature golf course, with the famous 35-foot train, bounce-houses, concessions, and a private party area. It’s the area’s newest and most entertaining family fun center, PARTY EXPRESS PARK. Most all of the kids in the Ark-La-Tex know Darryl Miller. [...]

Copeland's of New Orleans Opens in Texarkana

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:41:48 +0000

Texarkana has a new restaurant for your dining pleasure. “Copeland’s of New Orleans” is now open for business at 511 E. 51st Street in Texarkana, Ark. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to [...]

The Four States Area's Best Wedding Venues

Scott Mills — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:45:15 +0000

Selecting a wedding venue is not always an easy choice. Here in the Four States Area we have quite a few outstanding venues to choose from and they all have their own unique qualities. As a wedding dj, I’ve worked in them all and here are my favorites, as well as information about two new venues that I'm excited about. Note: The

Halloween Mudfest 2011

JeffOnRadio — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:21:58 +0000

Saturday October 29th, the mud will fly high in the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center. It’s the third annual Halloween Mudfest, sponsored by Classic Bennche of Texarkana, and Townsquare Media! Doors open at 5pm, so the kids can trick or treat with the drivers, and see the ATV’s, and trucks up close. The show starts [...]

Top 5 Halloween Places To Have A Party

Mario Garcia — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:44:00 +0000

Ahh! Halloween my favorite time of year, kids trick or treating, fall festivals, and costume parties, lots of parties. If your planning a party might as well be a festive Halloween party.Since my birthday happens to fall on Halloween I’ve had my share of parties through the years. My mother always had parties for me [...]

Townsquare Media Receives Award at Governor's Mansion

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:25:10 +0000

Andi Darby, and Townsquare Media were recently honored at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion for efforts in reducing hunger in Arkansas, and presented with the “Acting Out Against Hunger” Award by the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. The award is presented to Arkansans that show leadership, courage, and dedication in the fight against hunger. This year the [...]

Diamond Buying Tips – Get the Most for Your Money

rharris — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:00:26 +0000

You buy diamonds or diamond jewelry either for yourself or for your loved ones and usually your decision of buying a diamond is based on some emotions. Buying a diamond or diamond jewelry is certainly an expensive purchase and it's advisable to get some knowledge about diamonds and their characteristics.

67th Annual Four States Fair and Rodeo Survival Guide

Jeff Easterling — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:33:46 +0000

September 16th to the 25th its the 67th Annual Four States Fair & Rodeo, and we thought we should put together a post on some of the scheduled events, and a few tips to help make sure your Fair & Rodeo experience is fun, exciting, and safe.