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Everyone knows that football and food go together. So, it only makes sense that for the biggest day of football it should be a big day for food too and it is!  This Sunday, February 3 it's the 4thd Annual Big Game Cookoff and Tailgating Party at Fat Jack's Oyster Sports Bar.

Everyone knows that football and food go together. So, it only makes sense that for the biggest day of football it should be a big day for food too and it is!  Sunday, February 3 it's the 4thd Annual Big Game Cookoff and Party at Fat Jack's Oyster Sports Bar.

Everyone knows that football and food go together. So, it only makes sense that for the biggest day of football it should be a big day for food too and it is! This Sunday, February 4 it's the 3rd Annual Big Game Cookoff and Party at Fat Jack's Oyster Sports Bar.

St. Patrick's Day is this Friday, March 17. And while there may not be an abundance of Irish pubs in Texarkana there are at least four local restaurants/bars that will be celebrating the holiday with either green beer, specialty drinks or food.

Texarkana people, including me, love to eat! I don't mean that in a bad way, I'm just saying that you can't go out on the weekend without finding all the restaurants packed.

If you grew up in the south, chances are you've had your fill of catfish. After all, that's a southern tradition around this part of the country. There's nothing like some good ol' southern fried catfish and hush puppies. Here's who I think has the best catfish in this area.

Nashville recording artist Blane Howard is coming to Texarkana to perform at Fat Jack's this Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Donnie Dodson will perform at Fat Jack's Thursday night.

The Dusty Rose Band will be playing Fat Jack's annual Fat Tuesday party tonight.

The Dusty Rose Band will be playing this Saturday night at the VFW in Linden, Texas.

The Dusty Rose Band will be playing this Saturday night at Fat Jack's in Texarkana.

East Texas Country Rocker Adam Fears takes the stage Thursday night at Fat Jack's in Texarkana.