Texarkana Talks

Cody Barling and Candy Coker join us to discuss bringing the original "Haunted History Tour" back to downtown Texarkana for the 2026 Haunt 'N' Harvest Fest on October 31.

When Jeff forgets to book a guest, this happens. We cover a lot, Haunt 'N' Harvest Fest, Boo at the Barn, an update on the Stations and more!

Here is our update on where we are in planning the Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza on November 14!

Sandy Hatcher is an administrator among the groups against the proposed Data Center Projects in the region. Today we discuss the different proposals and more.

Happening Wednesday, October 28 at Runnin' WJ Ranch it is "Boo at the Barn"! Free admission to Trick or Treat and play the games, with concessions available to purchase. We talk with Ms. Annabeth this morning for all of the details.

Cody Barling is our guest this morning. The Ark-La-Tex Haunt 'N' Harvest is going to be huge, especially with Halloween falling on a Saturday this year. Get the details and a whole lot more, here. (apologies for our technical issues)

Caleb Mudford and Jennifer Lacefield with LNK TXK share all the details about the Destination Downtown event on Saturday October 24. This is a 21+ event!

Just a few weeks out and we get an update with Suzy Kroll and Marlon Lineberry on the Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza with Gary Allan headlining the party that evening on the Loading Dock Stage on November 14. We give you the numbers and all of the details on getting involved!

Phillip Mann, Conductor of the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, is our guest this morning. The T.S.O. kicks off their 21st season this Saturday, October 17 at the Historic Perot Theatre. We talk about the Symphony, the Perot, Christmas, and the awesome performances lined up for us this season. We also have our fun, of course!

Jennifer Lacefield joins us this morning. Getting ready for changing seasons brings special needs. Plus, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and this is what is needed the most at Randy Sams Outreach Shelter.

Ms. Tendra Washington joins us this morning with Chrissy Gonzales for the big pet adoption event Saturday at Jefferson Park in Texarkana, Arkansas. Darby Tillis fills us in on wrestling events, and Ms. Olivia Poulton was with him to push the Public Library's E-Sports team for home schoolers.

This morning we discuss the great success with the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce ACT Work Certification and Tyler Poole with Texarkana College are our guests this morning.

Okay, less than a month out from our Texarkana Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza. Here is all of the information you need to be a part of this community-wide celebration!

We get an update on our local Toys for Tots Campaign and what is needed the most right now.

This morning Mary Wormington and Morgan Chase join us to discuss Friends of the Library, all of the new programs at the Texarkana Public Library, and Resources Day on October 8. This is one of our funniest shows so far!

Tendra Washington is our guest to share all of the Fall activities and events that the Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation Department has planned for Texarkana.

Monica Beeman joins us to discuss the 2nd Annual Texarkana Picklefest, happening this Saturday, October 10 in downtown Texarkana. The food, the games, the fun, and this year they are adding a 5K and a very cool Car Show! Here are all of the details!

The 2026 Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza is planned for Front Street Plaza on Saturday, November 14 in downtown Texarkana. The Parade is at 11, the extravaganza all day long, and we wrap up the night with Country Star, Gary Allan. Here is where we are just a little more than a month out.

This morning we spoke with Lonna Johnson with Scouting America about all of the improvements at Camp Pioneer and the many opportunities for our local youth. We also visit with our new friend, Liam Laughlin. Liam loves playing baseball and is struggling with Cerebral Palsy and wants to keep playing. He has a great message for other kids that may be dealing with a disability. 

Today we are able to give you an update on the downtown Texarkana Radio Stations and the new owners. Making these the only locally owned and operated radio station in Texarkana.

When the guest can't make it, we make it up ourselves! Great thing that there is a ton of family fun in Texarkana this weekend!

This morning we learn a lot about We Are Washington and the big golf tournament on Friday to benefit the many programs built to serve the youth in our community.

Today we’re talking about the 2026 Veterans Day Parade & Extravaganza , coming to downtown Texarkana on November 14! We’ve got all the details on how to enter the parade, how to become a vendor, and what you need to know about the big Gary Allan concert happening that night.

 Jenn Mack joined us this morning for a wide-ranging conversation about Texas, the issues shaping the state, immigration, Islamic movements, government, and the questions she says politicians often avoid. 

The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a Wild Horse & Burrow Adoption Event this weekend at the McCurtain County Fairgrounds. 150 horses and burros are available for adoption, and we have all of the details you need to give one of these beautiful animals a good home.