2020 Dine on the Line in Downtown Texarkana CANCELED
The coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on Texarkana annual events. The latest of these events is the upcoming 2020 "Dine on the Line" normally held in October.
Events
Perseid Meteor Shower Is Back For 2020 - The Peak Is Tonight
August is always hot and 2020 is no exception, but there's one thing you can do without your mask in your own backyard and your social distancing is guaranteed, watching shooting stars. It's one of the great things that returns this time of year, every year, the Perseid Meteor Shower. If y…
'RiseUp For Children' Rally, March + Meeting August 15
The general public is invited to a rally in Texarkana to RiseUP for the Children and bring awareness about sexual abuse of children and knowing the signs to look for.
Texarkana, Arkansas Second Saturday Recycling Day Aug. 8
The City of Texarkana, Arkansas will continue it’s second Saturday recycling efforts at the City Shop, located at 2601 Dudley Street
LifeShare Blood Drives This Week 8/5 - 8/9
LifeShare Blood Services here in Texarkana is in need of blood donations of all types due to the current shortage we are experiencing. Below are several locations of blood drives going on this week, if you can help out at any of these locations please do. If these times and locations don't work for …
Rides, Slides, and School Supplies at Magic Springs Starts Aug. 9
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park will be hosting its “Rides, Slides and School Supplies” school supply drive between August 9 and September 7.
TX vs AR 'Battle of the Border' Friendly Census Challenge
On Tuesday, July 28, Texarkana Mayor, Bob Bruggeman and Texarkana, Arkansas Mayor, Allen Brown met at the state line in front of the Federal courthouse to announce a friendly challenge to see which part of the twin city will get the higher percentage of participation in the 2020 Census over the next…
"Rumble On The River Bass Team Tournament” Camden AR - August 8
The Rumble on the River Bass Team Tournament is a 1 day only event held on Saturday, August 8th at the Camden River Walk on the Ouachita River in Downtown Camden, AR.
The First Annual Teacher School Supply Buffet Aug. 8
The First Annual Teacher School Supply Buffet is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, presented by Teachers Support Teachers.
It's Time to Enter The 'Hope Watermelon Idol' Competition
We now have more information on this year's Watermelon Idol competition. The event will be held at Hempstead Hall as part of the "NOT The-Watermelon-Festival-Concert CONCERT" on August 15, 2020. Now is the time to enter!
6th Annual Peacemaker Festival in Fort Smith, AR July 24-25
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the 6th Annual Peacemaker Festival is still scheduled for this weekend July 24-25, on the banks of the Arkansas River in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Hope Watermelon Eating Contest is a Virtual Challenge This Year
Even though the Hope Watermelon Festival was canceled due to COVID-19. It's great to see that the festival officials are still finding a way to still have some of the main events. So, instead of the normal in-person Watermelon Eating Contest this year they are issuing a virtual challenge.