Texarkana Talks

Joining us today for some great information and laughs we had Les Munn and JD Harris with us to talk Security in 2026 and JD's Travel Agency booming as the industry is going back to professionals. Find out why!

 Today on Texarkana Talks, I sat down with Nikita Alford, president of TexRep, to talk about the impact of community theatre in Texarkana. We discussed the upcoming Kids Drama Camp, how young performers can get involved, and what exciting productions audiences can look forward to from TexRep this season. Whether you're a longtime theatre supporter or just curious about getting involved, this conve...

Hypecon 2026 kicks off on Friday, June 12 and promises a weekend of fun! Darby Tillis is the organizer for Hypecon and for this year its a combination of Anime, Comics, and Pro Wrestling. We talk about the superstar wrestlers that will be in town for Hype & Glory. Listen for more.

This morning on Texarkana Talks we visit with Destiny Carter of The Kiwanis Club of Texarkana about the incredible KIDS Camp - Kids Improving Diabetes Safely - a very special summer camp designed for kids living with diabetes. It is free for campers and we give you all of the details.

The Tunnel to Towers "Steel Across America" Tour will be in Texarkana on Wednesday, June 3 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Chief Chris Black of the TTFD sits down with us to discuss the event. We really covered a lot about our local departments and the heroes here at home.

Brandon Sanders joins us here just weeks away from the 2026 Texarkana Airshow to talk details. We are so impressed with just how much there will be to enjoy on June 27. We list out performers, activities, and most important the details on tickets and parking.

Les Munn joins us this morning as we continue the conversation around the recent A&P controversy. Les was on the commission for a couple of years and shares his insight with us.

We had a great visit with Robin Hickerson this morning about all of the work the Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing our community. The big State of Lithium event is coming up! We talked about the urgent need for a grocery store in the College Hill area, and a lot more!

We have Suzy Kroll with us this morning to discuss Ben's Heart Ministries and the "22 Challenge" for the month of May. What started with a mother's grief has turned into blessings Nationwide. You can help, Find out more! If you know a vet struggling reach out to Ben's Heart at 904.490.7769

This morning we talk about the Junior League of Texarkana celebrating 100 years of serving the community. We also touch on the latest controversy with the Texarkana Arkansas A&P Commission.

Kicking off the week looking back on radio in Texarkana. Wes Spicher stops in to remember a few of the good old days.

Talking with Board President Nikita Alford about Tex-Rep and the importance of community theater. TexRep has been part of the local arts scene since 1990, producing community theater and youth drama programs at the Stillwell Theatre at theTexarkana College campus.

Jennifer Lacefield is our Executive Director of Randy Sams Outreach Shelter. We talk about the biggest needs heading into the hottest season of the year. Ms. Jennifer is also deeply involved with Rotary, Altrusa, LNK TXK, and so much more.

This morning on Texarkana Talks, we welcomed Joe Teel of The Joe Teel Podcast and Teel Septic Services. Joe represents a younger generation of community voices, using his platforms to spotlight local people, businesses, ideas and conversations that matter.

Talking 2026 Texarkana Air Show this morning with Brandon Sanders from Texarkana College and Texarkana Airport. We talk about the airshow and events around it, the many aviation training programs offered in Texarkana and much more.

Our guest this morning is Dr. Craig Nakashian, Dean of the Honors College and Professor of History at Texas A&M University Texarkana. His specialty is medieval Europe and the complicated relationships Christianity and Warfare in the Middle Ages. 

Ms. Colleen Woods is the big winner of the 2026 Pitch It Texarkana competition joins us to talk about the competition and her business "Sling Fit TXK". This is something just about everybody would be excited to try!

We are joined this morning by Sandy Varner and Gina Parrish o Temple Memorial Treatment Center and learn a ton about the services provided for our community. We get to the heart of the Temple mission, the children. We also talk about the big "Tee it Up" Golf Tournament happening on Monday, May 11 and More!

Olivia Poulton is our Executive Director of the Texarkana Public Library. They are getting ready for some great Summer Programs with the "Summer Reading Kickoff Block Party" on May 30, the new E-Sports activities for Home Schoolers, new Study Pods, and so much more. See what is new at our Library!

We had a guest forget about us today, so we will start sending out reminders! All good, we get to talk about a number of things that Jeff just pulled out of his... hat, on this Cinco De Mayo.

Darby Tillis is in this morning to share the HYPE with this weekend's Taco Fest in downtown Texarkana. Luchadores are going to be putting on some high-flying moves on Saturday. We discuss the growing E-Sports scene and then we move into HypeCon for June 2026!

Most all of us are super excited about the 2026Texarkana Airshow on June 27. More than stunt planes, skydivers, and what not, this event is HUGE! We are talking with Marlon Lineberry, Angela Coston, and Monica Beeman this morning.

Ms. Tendra Washington is with us to share all of the activities and events planned at the Terry Lee Rogers Recreation Center. We talk about all of the activities around "Star Wars Day", Free Boater Safety Program, the big Plant Swap, Kidtastic Kamps for the summer and one we all could use a little bit of "Learn the Power of ChatGPT"... get more details from their Facebook page.

The Ben's Heart "22 Challenge" in the month of May has really gone viral and pretty much Nationwide at this point and we are ready for it. We talk to Ben's mom, Suzy Kroll about the different ways you can get involved. We also have Veterans Service Officer Tom Ornberg with us with some news for all of our local Veterans.

Gary Wortham has taken on the responsibility of organizing the Texarkana Airshow BBQ Cookoff. Not only are those bragging rights out there, but this competition also has $10,000 in added cash prizes. This is shaping up to be the biggest BBQ event in Texarkana history!