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
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
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For March 10-16
Several roads and highways continue to get upgrades in and around the region. Be careful when traveling in these road restricted areas over the coming weeks. Slow down and observe the warned areas.
New Retail Chain Opens its Doors in Douglassville, Texas
Dollar General’s newest store at 105 State Highway 8 in Douglassville is now open, just down the road from Texarkana. In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices.
Mario’s Weekend Movie Roundup for March 8
Only one new movie in theaters this weekend but it's the much anticipated release of another superhero movie Captain Marvel.
Arkansas Historic Places Student Film Contest
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is pleased to partner with the Arkansas Educational Television Network once again for the Arkansas Historic Places Student Film Prize. This contest is open to all Arkansas students grades 5 to 12 and is conducted in collaboration with the AETN Student Selec…
Texarkana Chamber of Commerce Announce Two Additions to the Chamber Staff
The Texarkana Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce two additions to the Chamber staff. Hannah Wren has been named the director of partner development, and Natalie Haywood will serve as the director of events and communications.
March Music Month: Second Annual Gatsby Gala March 9
March Music Month continues with the Second Annual Gatsby Gala this Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 7PM at Silver Moon on Broad, presented by the Texarkana Museum Systems.