I like putting a smile on my listeners’ faces as they drive home, so I keep things upbeat, funny and informative, whether I’m telling you about different events in our community, introducing a great concert, or hosting a charity fundraiser. It’s gratifying being able to touch people with something I say on air or do at an event. In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors, traveling, movies, football and grilling out. Radio has changed a lot since I began working weekends on KOSY 790 AM when I was 16 years old, but it has been very good to me and it is something I’ve wanted to do since I was a little boy. I’m just blessed I’ve been able to do it all these years.
Mario Garcia
Tickets for Parker McCollum at Railfest May 11 on Sale Now
Kicker 102-5 is proud to present one of the hottest rising new country stars, Texas artist PARKER McCOLLUM at Railfest 2019 on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Tickets are now on sale for this upcoming concert. Better get them before they're all gone!
Bomb Scare at Bi-State Justice Center due to Suspicious Package
A citizen at the Bi-State Justice Center 100 North State Line Avenue observed what they believed to be a suspicious package on the northeast corner of the Bi-State Jail on Monday morning March, 18, at approximately 8:40AM.
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For March 17-23
Road work and construction continues in the Texarkana area so be advised when traveling to and from work over the next week or so. Allow yourself plenty of time to get where you are going and be sure to slow down in work zone areas.
Visiting Old Washington, Arkansas is Like a Trip Back in Time
The 51st Jonquil Festival this past weekend went off without a hitch. The weather was pretty much perfect for the 3-day festival in Washington State Park Arkansas. From the looks of the large crowd that attended, I think everyone was itching to get outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather with no rain …
Mario’s Weekend Movie Roundup for March 15
March is warming up with some new movie releases you definitely want to put on your must see list at the theater this weekend.
Two St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Texarkana on Saturday
Now that Mardi Gras is over it's on to the next celebration. St. Patrick's Day is this Sunday, March 17 and Hooters of Texarkana is the place to be on Saturday for a St. Patty's party.
2019 Monster Mash Coming to Texarkana April 6
Get ready Texarkana! The 2019 Monster Mash presented by AMMP Motorsports is coming to the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center on Saturday, April 6, at 7pm. That's right, the Monster Trucks are coming back!
Parade Set for Ashdown High School Boy’s State Basketball Championship
There will be a parade to celebrate the Ashdown High School Boys’ Basketball State Championship this Friday, March 15.
Texarkana ‘Blast From Past’ Cotton Belt Hospital
When I was kid growing up in Texarkana you couldn't help but notice a domed steeple in the distance when driving over the Arkansas Viaduct heading into College Hill. Do you remember? That building was known as the Cotton Belt Hospital.
US 59 Southbound Restricted to One Lane in Marshall for Repair Work
This Thursday afternoon March 14, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) will be closing the two inside lanes of southbound US 59 in Marshall in order to make repairs to a drainage structure underneath the Union Pacific Railroad underpass.
Texarkana Symphony Orchestra to Perform Music from ‘The ‘Wizard of Oz’ April 6
One of the most beloved MGM classics is coming to the Perot Theatre on Saturday, April 6, at 7:30PM. Lions, Tigers and Bears oh my! That's right, You're invited to come watch the movie 80 years after it debuted on the big screen but this addition will feature the Texarkana Symphony Orchest…
Ashdown Junior High EAST Students Receives Grant
It is always good to recognize when kids in our surrounding community do something special. The Ashdown Junior High School EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technology) class received a grant for $1000 in order to create an exhibit at the Two Rivers Museum located in downtown Ashdown. Arkansas