Ark-La-Tex

Veterans Day is today, Friday, November 11, it is always November 11 no matter what day it falls during the week. Veterans Day is a day set aside to remember and recognize veterans who have served or who are currently serving to protect our freedoms.

We told you last week this was coming, well now it's here and it looks much colder than was originally predicted.

It just doesn't seem like fall when you're wearing shorts under your Halloween costume because it's too hot for jeans. Well, get ready Texarkana, looks like old man winter is wheezing in our general direction early next week and may stick around long enough to make All Hallows Eve feel just right.

Hey, it's Jim, you know the guy who's "Just Plane Nuts." I was trying to remember when was the last time I went to an air show... It has been way too long for me, I think the last time was a year or two before all the COVID-19 mess. I know there are some coming up in the fall, but I'm getting a little antsy.

Remember the Saharan dust that fell upon the Ark-La-Tex a couple of months ago? It's back and may make it a little rough for those with respiratory issues.

This Sunday night into Monday morning let's hope for some cloudless skies over the Ark-La-Tex so we can get a great view of the full "Super Flower Blood Moon" eclipse.

When you need a little Oom-Pappa-Mow-Mow in your life, there's only one group to call... The Oak Ridge Boys are coming back to the Ark-La-Tex at the end of this month.

With schools closed down for the rest of the school year, there is a special group of students that are missing out on high school milestones. High School Seniors.

It's one thing when one of our area teams makes it to the championship game, but this year we have two to route for, congratulations to Pleasant Grove and Paul Pewitt as they head out to play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington this week!

Friday night was a wrap for three area teams, Daingerfield, Gilmer and Prescott, but the good news is, two area teams are still in it, and they both might just win it all.

- Big Friday night of high school playoff football action in East Texas this week as four teams, all from our local area will be battling it out for their Regional Championships in quarterfinal action.

- Congratulations are in order for Area Champions the Pleasant Grove Hawks as they move onward and upward, as well as Area Champs the Daingerfield Tigers! Both are moving up to their respective Regional Championships in their quarterfinal games this week. Unfortunately, we have to say goodbye to Nashville this week, but as always, congratulations on a super season!