Texarkana Talks

What happens after a patient leaves ICU but still isn't ready to go home? Jay Lindsey, CEO of PAM Health Specialty Hospital in Texarkana about long-term acute care, rehabilitation, patient recovery, and the important role PAM Health plays in our local healthcare system. 

Local journalist, Brandon Cowan joins us to talk about Flock AI Cameras this morning. From the pros of crimefighting to the privacy concerns and rights violations that the system may be causing. He shares his investigation with us today, the good and bad of it.

Matt Solomon always blows our minds with Texarkana History. Did you know that a guy from Texarkana was the first martyr in the Texas battle for independence from Mexico. It's true. We share that little known bit of history and have a great recap of lessons learned from the 2026 Texarkana Airshow!

Kerry Pickett with Ground Floor Collective joins us this morning to talk about local efforts to centralize resources in our community. Introducing TXKexchange.org and the collaboration efforts of the many great non-profits in our area. 

Today's conversation takes a look at what happened to Texarkana's shared Fourth of July Celebration. More importantly, what would it take to bring it back. We share a bunch of ideas and need your input!

With the summer reading program in full-swing we have lots available for the kids at the Texarkana Public Library, nut just the kids, but families as a whole. We have so much to discuss, through the technical difficulties today!

Cedric Allen is a Mass Communications student at Texas A&M University - Texarkana. He is doing an internship with us and here is his on air debut. This is just another example of why local radio matters. National Corporations don't generally create opportunities like this. They don't bring students into the studio, let them learn the business, cover local events, and become the next generation...

Today on Texarkana Talks, I sat down with local entertainer and entrepreneur Darryl Miller for a fascinating conversation about magic, business, and giving back to the community. Darryl shared stories from his journey studying under legendary masters of illusion — including the great Bobo — and how those experiences shaped his craft into one of the region’s standout magic acts. We also talked abou...

Jennifer Lacefield with Randy Sams Outreach Shelter joins us to talk about critical hot weather needs and upcoming events to support the shelter and our community's most vulnerable.

Tyler Poole joins us to look back on the successful Texarkana Airshow and the lessons learned. We also share the hottest news in the region with the growth of the Texarkana College Aviation program and the many new businesses moving to Texarkana because of it!

This morning we are joined by Wes Spicher and Darlene Taylor. We discuss the Airshow details for the weekend, we talk about the Wings & Blues Festival. We also touch on the progression and transformations we are looking at for the program going forward.

This morning Leadership Texarkana Executive Director Jenny Walker joins us along with Julie May to talk about the new Leadership Texarkana Project, "Love Locks" officially opening on Friday, June 26 in downtown Texarkana.

From the tragic loss of her son in his battle with combat related PTSD came "Ben's Heart Ministry" and with God, this mission has grown more than ever imagined. Ben's Heart Ministries is a non-profit organization made up of Veterans and Veterans' families providing support to veterans and veterans' families. Taking on the additional responsibilities they have taken on with "Honor Guard" duties, th...

Brandon Sanders and Nichole Holtze join us to rundown everything you need to know about this Saturday's Texarkana Airshow! We rundown everything from parking to concessions to the amazing performances planned!

This morning we talk with Tom Ornberg, Miller County Veteran Service Officer and Commander of our Denver "Bull" Randleman VFW Post. We talk Veteran Benefits, survivor resources, common claim mistakes, mental health and why too many veterans wait to long to ask for help. If you served, or love someone who did, this conversation may help.

Dr. Mark McCatty with Texarkana Implant & Denture Studio joins us to discuss common dental issues in our region, and how  Implants and Dentures have advanced in just the last 10 years.

This Saturday, June 20, Texarkana comes together for a City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration at the Four States Fairgrounds. When Ayden Howard was 11 years old, he took on the challenge of organizing a local Juneteenth Parade. Now, at 17, we talk about the journey and where this fantastic young man is going.

Today, Jeff has an update on the controversy with the Texarkana Arkansas Advertising & Promotions Commission, and Texarkana Texas Historic Preservation Officer Matt Solomon always has the most interesting history facts for our region.

Talking with Brandon Sanders and Dani Hamblett about making the final plans for the 2026 Texarkana Airshow on June 27. We will have the final details next Tuesday, but here is what you need to know now!

We talk to Destiny Carter about Kiwanis Club of Texarkana and the upcoming KIDS Camp (Kids Improving Diabetes Safely) to be held at Camp Preston Hunt. Get you information here and share with someone that needs it!

Darby Tillis and Jim Trent join us this morning to discuss all things "HypeCon 2026!" Pro-Wrestling kicks it off tonight June 12, at the Canvas Event Center on Texas Boulevard. Comics, Anime, Science Fiction of all Genres, Wrestling, Gaming, and so much more!

Our Bowie County Health Authority, Dr. Matt Young is our guest this morning. We discuss a LOT. Tick bites, snake bites, heat related injuries. In is role as Medical Director for Lifenet, Dr. Young discusses the difficulties of EMS and rural healthcare. Great many topics covered today!

This morning we talk about a really cool new entertainment option for kids in Texarkana with TXK Gelly Ball. Robert LaGrone and his son join us this morning to talk about the new business getting kids off of screens and playing with friends for real.

The 2026 Texarkana Airshow is going to be HUGE! This is our community's celebration for America's 250th birthday and the party will be one to never forget. Today we talk with Brandon Sanders and Matt Soloman about everything you need to know if you are planning on attending the airshow!

Chris Spencer is running for Texas House of Representatives and working toward the vote in November. We discuss what Conservatives need moving forward. We talk about Data Centers, Property Taxes and so much more. These are the important facts you need to make an informed decision in November.