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Mario Brings Easton Corbin to the Stage

Jim Weaver — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:54:29 +0000

If you were standing upfront then you might be on this short video as well! I love the chance to whip out the camera and try to give you a different perspective on things we all get to go to, like Railfest 2013 for example. So what’s it like to be standing onstage in front [...]

John Michael Montgomery – Wake-Up Crew Interview [AUDIO]

Jim Weaver — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:30:53 +0000

Lisa and I had the pleasure to talk to multi-Grammy award winning artist John Michael Montgomery this morning about his upcoming concert in Hope, AR Friday night and much more. We only have so much time we can spend on the air with any artist but there is usually much more said that, to use [...]

Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Downtown Parade to Feature New Route

Mario Garcia — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:58:38 +0000

I’ve watched or participated in many Christmas parades over the years. It’s always been one of my favorite events. This year the 28th Annual Christmas Parade is Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Downtown Texarkana.The theme for this year’s parade is “Spirit of Giving” – meaning that Main Street Texarkana is collecting canned goods [...]

2012 Great Texarkana Duck Paddle – Winners!

Mario Garcia — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:42:01 +0000

A good crowd braved the cool weather this past Saturday (Oct. 6) at the 2012 Great Texarkana Duck Paddle at Spring Lake Park to benefit Christus St. Michael Health System and the W. Temple Webber Cancer Center. Everyone waited in anticipation to see if their rubber duck would cross the finish line first to WIN the Top Duck Prize. There were 1st through 6th place prizes awarded at the Great Texarkana Duck Paddle. And the winners...

Pink Out Day Planned for Texarkana October 12 City-Wide

Mario Garcia — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:42:27 +0000

The Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Leaders Class of 2012 in conjunction with Komen Texarkana is sponsoring a city-wide Pink Out Texarkana Day on Friday, Oct. 12, to highlight breast cancer awareness month. The goal is to join together as a city and support an organization that educates the Texarkana area and helps fund mammograms and treatment [...]

City Wide Pink Out Texarkana Day Planned For Friday, October 12

Mario Garcia — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:06:41 +0000

The Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Leaders Class of 2012 in conjunction with Komen Texarkana is sponsoring a city-wide Pink Out Texarkana Day on Friday, October 12, to highlight breast cancer awareness month. The goal is to join together as a city and support an organization that educates the Texarkana area and helps fund mammograms and treatment [...]

Win The Texas Rangers 'Antler Up' Contest in the VIP Club

Mario Garcia — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:58:51 +0000

Summer is drawing to a close. Have one more hurrah in Arlington with your family this season! Enter to win the ‘Antler’s Up’ contest now. Enjoy one night’s stay at the Hilton Arlington. Then grab your baseball gloves and watch a Texas Rangers home game with three of your family or friends. After the game, [...]

Wild About Wellness Children's Health Fair July 28, 2012

Mario Garcia — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:27:34 +0000

The 17th Annual Wild About Wellness Children’s Health Fair is Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center. This year’s event is presented by Christus St. Michael Health System.Bring the kids out for a fun filled day of activities like Tommy Toys horses, bicycle safety town, astrojump [...]

Santa Claus is Putting on His Flip-Flops to Visit Marshall, Texas Saturday, July 14

Mario Garcia — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:00:09 +0000

You’ve heard the old saying “Christmas in July.” Well, even Santa needs a summer vacation away from the North Pole. Santa needs time to relax before a busy holiday season gets underway that’s why he’s coming to Marshall, Texas on July 14. Santa Claus will arrive by boat to his Santa’s Workshop on North Washington [...]

Kicker 102.5 Helps Celebrate Grand Opening of New Salvation Army Family Store

Mario Garcia — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:38:55 +0000

The new Salvation Army Family Store located on Walton drive in Texarkana had its Grand Opening last Friday, June 29. I was there for the live broadcast and I was impressed by the new store and all that it had to offer to the shopper.The new store, which formerly was Rex electronics, has been re-painted [...]

Win a Eureka Springs Ozark Adventure in The Kicker VIP Club

Mario Garcia — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:14:00 +0000

There is nothing subtle about a trip to the Ozarks. Whether you’re there to soak up the overpowering beauty of the mountains, brave a run-in with the wildlife or make a date with the mystical, there is no better place to have an Ozark adventure than in Eureka Springs! Head over to the Kicker [...]

'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' – Police Step up Patrols For Holiday

Mario Garcia — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:00:42 +0000

Most Americans may not realize it, but the Fourth of July is one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk drivers behind the wheel. That’s why this Fourth of July, the Texarkana, Arkansas Police department is stepping up enforcement efforts as part of the ongoing “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” [...]

Texarkana's Copper Road Headlines 'Sparks in The Park' – June 30 [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:24:12 +0000

Get ready for an American celebration this Saturday, June 30 at the Four States Fairgrounds as Sparks in the Park revs up for a good time. There will lots of activities for the entire family including live music starting at 5 p.m. We had a little music lineup change and rock band ‘Recession Proof’ is [...]

Kicker 102.5 on 'The Road' For Road Runner Stores Re-Opening Party

Mario Garcia — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:11:32 +0000

Beep Beep! The Road Runner convenience store located at 5720 Loop 245 in Texarkana, Arkansas is having a re-opening party Friday, June 22 from 3 p.m – 6 p.m.Road Runner would like to thank all it’s customers in the community with several fun activities in the parking lot of the store. There will be a [...]

You Could Win The 'Cowboys Navy Blue Star Package'

Mario Garcia — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:39:28 +0000

Summer starts this Wednesday, June 20 and what better way to kick it off than with another great vacation getaway. If you’re a Kicker VIP member you could be the winner of the “Cowboys Navy Blue Star Package.”Enter your VIP points thru July 8 for your chance to WIN overnight accommodations to stay at the [...]

Central Mall Offers New Kids Program That Could Earn Money For Them

Mario Garcia — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:39:08 +0000

Kids, do you have a dream of someday owning your own business? Maybe you already have an idea of what you would like to do? Good news! Central Mall is inviting kids age 6-15 years old to a new program called “Kids, Inc.”The program is being hosted at select Jones Lang LaSalle-managed shopping centers throughout [...]

Talimena Run Rally Raises Money to go Toward Children's Charities

Mario Garcia — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:31:15 +0000

Happy to say my buddy Neil Jones just gave me some great news. The recent Talimena Run raised more than $4,000 in which a portion went to Hooks Children’s Ministry and St. Jude Children Research Center. Some of the riders who participated in the Talimena Run rode their bikes to Memphis, Tenn. to present the [...]

What's Kickin' in the Country this Weekend: Live Music, Movies & Events in Texarkana

KKYR- Kicker 102.5 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:00:21 +0000

What's Kickin' in the Country this weekend. Here is your updated list of where to go for live music, check out the new movies and find out about the local events and fundraisers. Now go out and have some fun!

VIP Member Online Wins Cash $10,000!

Mario Garcia — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:27:39 +0000

Congratulations to VIP Member Jade Peterson! Jade has been entering her points throughout the month of November for her chance to WIN. And today it paid off, Jade WINS CASH and lots of it, $10,000 that’s TEN GRAND to do whatever she chooses to do with it.Thanks to all the VIP Members who entered the [...]

Win Brantley Gilbert VIP Concert Tickets! [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:06:01 +0000

Kicker 102.5 is proud to present BRANTLEY GILBERT with the "Taste of Country Christmas Tour" rolling into town Friday, November 11th at Shooters Sports Bar & Grill. As most of you know the concert is already SOLD OUT. But Kicker 102.5 is giving VIP members one more chance to WIN tickets compliments of Modern Primitives.