Outdoors

Spring Lake Park is one of the oldest parks in Texarkana. I grew up here and spent many years going to the park to feed the ducks. But in all my years I would have never imagined what it would look like with the water almost drained.

Magic Springs Theme and Water Park in Hot Springs has some great special events for the whole family while keeping everyone safe with new COVID-19 safety protocols. You'll still get to enjoy Mermaid Mondays, Dive-In Movies, Cooler Sundays and of course summer concerts.

In case you haven't heard the annual Hope Watermelon Festival scheduled for early August 2020 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Great news if you are planning on celebrating the Fourth of July weekend at nearby Lake Greeson.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be conducting pavement tests on FM 2240 (Moores Lane) between Richmond Road and Summerhill Road in Texarkana on Friday, June 26.

Are you looking for somewhere to take the family this summer? I discovered a place the whole family can enjoy and it's only a short drive from Texarkana. Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safar located in Jefferson, Texas is sure to delight kids of all ages.

If you are installing a new pool this year to entertain the kids during COVID-19 – or if your yard already includes a pool – this is the year to consider adding a four-sided fence to keep children safe from drowning.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) will have crews replacing roadside and overhead signs on I-369/Loop 151 in Texarkana over the next three weeks.

Traveling on the road, this week throughout much of the region expect traffic delays as road work continues.

Have you heard? The Four States Fair is planning a kick-off event to remind people of the upcoming Fair and Rodeo which will hopefully be held, September 11 – 20, 2020. The event is called "Fair Food Frenzy" and is to be held on June 18-21.

Good News! Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor are planning on reopening the "Thrill Capital of Texas" theme park and the largest waterpark in North Texas June 19-21 for a preview phase for Members and Season Holders.

The 2020 CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally: Overflight Edition returns this weekend in Shreveport-Bossier with a series of overflights instead of the traditional outdoor festival, which was originally slated for June 12-13.