Texarkana Talks

We discuss business, life, our community and the future. We had a great time with Tony Langford this morning, tune in or download for later!

When our scheduled guest didn't show up, I yelled down the hall, "Somebody come here!", and Paul came down the hall from the Hits 105 Studio. He is the operations director for Texarkana Media Center, the janitor, pest control, etc... and a really interesting guy.

Mary Wormington and Sondra Bedwell visits with us about all things "Miller County Master Gardeners". Get your free soil tests at the Extension Office. Hear it HERE!

Brother Donnie Edwards shares from the recent Legacy Baptist Mission Trip to Africa. Vashil Fernandez stops in to update us on the upcoming resources day in downtown Texarkana

Cody Barling and Element Rose are now our official downtown liasons, or just really cool people that know what's going on that keep us in the loop. Running down everything for "Downtown Live" and the many other wonderful events and activities planned as the change of seasons is right around the corner.

Hailey Wright will be performing the National Anthem at the Texas Rangers Game on August 8. We talk about that and Ambrose Kobb has an update on Hills & Valley Refuge and the need for contractors to build the walls and roof.

Professional Arborist and world class competitive tree climber, Dustin Goodman visits with us on this episode... TOO COOL!

Lee Wilgus is a project director for Restoration of Hope, a local non-profit that truly makes a positive impact on our community. Learn more in this episode.

Kenneth Payne with the Bowie County Historical Commission visits with us about the upcoming appearance of the Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial coming to New Boston in September. We also discuss how your story is the history of Bowie County.

Ms. Katina Levingston joins us this morning to discuss upcoming Tough Kookie Foundation events. The 2nd Annual Yellow Pedal Bike Ride for Childhood Cancer happens at Spring Lake Park on August 23, and a lot more!

Marcia Dansby Austin with Texarkana Resources and Jason Butler with Recovery Road Productions were our guests this morning. We discuss the upcoming "Battle of the Bands 2025" and a lot more about Texarkana Resources for the Disabled.

Jennifer Lacefield is the Executive Director of the Randy Sams Outreach Shelter in Texarkana. Today she visits with us on many of the circumstances surrounding some of our community's most vulnerable.

Darlene Taylor discusses cruising. The best cruise lines and the best way to save money. We also discuss upcoming cosplay creation classes with the Texarkana Arkansas Park & Recreation Department.

LaKing Harris, and some of our Texarkana Young Marines visit the show this morning!

Very interesting episode this morning with Dr. James Raker of Ark-La-Tex Health Center joins us with some information to save many people a lot of money that we are positive you have not heard about until now!

Longtime local musician, Mark Braley joins us this episode to discuss his business building custom guitars. Kinghat Guitars are designed and built in Texarkana, Arkansas. He is also our local go-to guy for string instrument repairs, especially on vintage gear.

Bernie Martin with the New Boston Chamber of Commerce joins us to discuss upcoming events, including the Moving Vietnam Wall Memorial coming September 4 thru September 8, 2025.

Marlon Lineberry talks with us on a number of topics this morning with big focus on the Tracy Lawrence Show on the Loading Dock Stage in downtown Texarkana set for November 8.

Bria McCartney with Premiere High School in Texarkana, and Dr. Elizabeth Camarena with Texas Works talks about the many options and true need for a program like Premiere High School, not just for kids but grown folks too. This is one of our most interesting discussions on this show so far!

Discussing "Melonpalooza 2025" with Christy Burns, Kimberley McMahn, and Ms. Kenzie. The 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival is one of the best family events in the Ark-L-Tex! Here are all of the details!

Ambrose Kobb gives us an update on the great things happening with "Hills & Valleys Refuge". Plus we want you to get to know Squizzy Taylor, especially if you have a Super Soaker!

Brooke and Kendall from Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital stop in to visit. We discuss the upcoming 10 year anniversary, the doctors and staff, plus we also discuss the plans for the Safe Haven Baby Drop program with hopes to be ready for that by 2026.

Tom Ornberg is our Miller County Veteran Service Officer and helping with all of the efforts to make our 2025 Veteran's Celebration in November the biggest and best celebration ever!

Perry Steitler, musician, promoter, owner of Whiskey River Country Club, along with just about every other business you can think of in most industries. Check out the playback here!

Cody Barling & Shannon Rose visit with us about the "Cosmic Crossroads" event planned for November 15, 2025. This will be awesome and designed for families to enjoy together. We are super excited about this!