Texarkana Talks

We had a last-minute cancelation for this morning's show, but will reschedule for a later date. That gave us the opportunity to rundown some of the local election results from March 3.

This morning we visit with Michelle Weerts and Laurne Hill with Lifenet about the need for dispatchers. We learned a lot about one of the most stressful and rewarding jobs available, plus we do talk about a few of the strangest calls. Find out more about the jobs available at LifenetEMS.org.

We were shocked to learn that our new Executive Director of Leadership Texarkana once led Indiana Jones himself up Mount Kilimanjaro! Check out our visit from this morning!

This morning, we visit with current Miller County Judge Cathy Harrison about her run for Arkansas Secretary of State. She really is a super lady, and we always enjoy our conversations. Cast your VOTE!

Ms. Tendra Washington is our guest discussing the upcoming "Keep Texarkana Beautiful" project on March 7 and the many things available to the community through the Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation Department.

Today we had Kenneth Payne, Chair of the Bowie County Historical Commission, joins us to discuss the upcoming Red River History Forum at Texas A&M-Texarkana on March 7. We discuss some upcoming programs and partnerships you may want to get in on. Get your details here.

Grant Barnett joins us to discuss his new practice on Jefferson Avenue and go deeper into what "Concierge Psychiatry" really is and how you can benefit with the no insurance model at Barnett Wellness Clinic in Texarkana Arkansas.

Sheila Sinyard is running for Miller County Clerk. We talk about her campaign, the importance of local elections and voting, and a lot more. Get informed, and VOTE!

Chris Spencer is running for Texas House District 1 and we talk about the issues above the mud-slinging of politics. We cover a great number of topics in this conversation.

This morning we visited with Destiny Carter about the upcoming Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and Ms. Oliva Poulton from our Texarkana Public Library.

We visit with Dr. Evelyn Abhulimen about PackageofLoveCare.org, a local non-profit helping in little ways that make huge differences. Find our more, and get involved.

Today we visited with Gary Singleton, Chair of the Bowie County Republican Party. He is up for re-election. We talk about the party growth, early voting, locations and more.

Chef Alicia Prater and a few of her students from the Liberty Eylau Culinary Arts class join us this morning to discuss how the program is growing, recent competition results, and the future of the program.

Susan and Casey Conway join us this morning to discuss everything Marvin Nichols Reservoir. This would be catastrophic to Water Region D for decades to come. Listen and then get in the fight!

This morning we had Dale Huls, running for the Bowie County Republican Party Chair, as our guest. We discuss his ideas, plans, and hopes for the position. We discussed his vast political experience and almost got some NASA secrets!!

Danny Lewis is running for the office of Miller County Judge. Today we talk to him about his ideas for the position, his experience that would make him right for the job and his pathway to real growth and economic development for Miller County and Texarkana Arkansas.

This morning, Vashil Fernandez announces his departure to a new position as Planning and Development Manager for the city of Lewisville Texas in the DFW area. Vashil has been a true leader in our community and will be missed greatly.

We talk with Conductor Philip Mann about this weekend's Jeans & Classics: Billy Joel & Elton John show. This will be an amazing show full of sing-along songs that we all know. Philip is a fascinating character, and we have a lot of fun on this episode.

Today we are talking with Melissa Green and Les Munn. We talk about this weekend's "Polar Plunge" to benefit Arkansas Special Olympics. We also check in with Mark Patrick about the upcoming weight loss and quit smoking seminars on February 12.

Talking with Jason Butler about Texarkana's first official Taco Festival. We discuss his road to recovery and how that has led to most all of the events he produces. Taco Festival, Sober-fest, and so much more to discuss!

Ms. Tameka Grady gives us the details for Mardi Gras in downtown Texarkana on Saturday February 7. Food, Music, and family fun with free admission!

We had a great conversation with Cass County Judge/Command Sergeant Major Travis Ransom is our guest. We talk about government, politics, and dive into some of his expertise in Military Intelligence. Enough so that we will schedule another show to focus on that topic alone!

Fun show today with Tendra Washington from the Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation Department and Chef Alicia Prater from the Culinary Program at Liberty Eylau High School. Food, family, fun... we cover most all of it today.

The Public Information Officer for TTPD, Shawn Vaughn, is our guest this morning discussing the Texarkana Texas Police Department. We talk about social media, the weirdest story that comes to his mind after decades of experience, and more.

Dr. David Bradford joins us to discuss Texas Political races with a focus on our local elections. Highlights from the recent meet the candidate event at COTR Texarkana.

Les Munn sits in with Jeff to talk Texarkana. We discuss roads and winter driving. We run down events that had been canceled over the last weekend, and those set for this weekend in Texarkana.

Getting everyone up to date on what is going on in Texarkana with the weather, and how the left is doing their best to start the end in Minneapolis. Talking to ALL parents this morning! Download and share with friends!

We put together a panel of experts to discuss what we can expect with this weekend's Winter Storm. Ice accumulations, loss of electricity and more.

Today we talk about The Polar Plunge coming up at the Big Dam Waterpark on January 31. We talk about everything coming up with Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation, and Ms. Darlene's off season Art Education projects.

Executive Director of Randy Sams Outreach Shelter, Jennifer Lacefield, joins us to discuss plans for the forecasted winter storm crashing through the Texarkana region this weekend. We also talk about rescheduling the Bridge City Project Chili Cookoff.

Josh Davis has served on the Texarkana Texas City Council, won the election for Bowie County Tax Collector in 2025, but recently had to resign the position for the opportunity to run for the office of Bowie County Judge. We covered many great topics in this episode.

Today, Monday January 19, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the organizer of the event, Brandon Houff joined by young community leader Ayden Howard join sit in this morning to discuss the day's events and activities.

Ms. Olivia Poulton, Executive Director of our Texarkana Public Library, joins us today and we cover a ton of great topics. We discuss the new programs and services at the library, but also get into her story as one of our most loved local entertainers. I also had to ask about her social media posts of animal mating calls!

Our good friend Les Munn stops by this morning. We tried to talk him into coming back to do this show as the host and he'll think on it. We do talk about his decades of service to Texarkana as a Police Officer and the new age of Security.

We talk with Tom Ornberg, Miller County Veterans Service Officer, about their move into new offices on Jefferson Avenue. We want to reach out to all Veterans to let you know that more people are eligible for benefits than they may believe. It is not charity, they are benefits Veterans have earned.

Paul Merlich with Texarkana Regional Airport and Brandon Sanders with Texarkana College join us to discuss the many great programs available to the public with the partnerships they've built in the region. We also discuss the big Air Show planned for this summer. Great show today!

Our guests this morning, Dr. Bradford and Ritchey Grant, join us to discuss the Candidate Forum to be held at Church on the Rock in Texarkana Texas. Candidates from Texas and Arkansas will be on hand to share their plans with you.

We had Travis Loehr, our Miller County Director of Emergency Management, stop in to discuss the Candidate Meet and Greet/Chili Cook-off set for January 22 at the Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center. We also had some great Emergency Management questions for him.

Ever wonder what LARPing is? Today we visit with Cameron Hooper and discuss TXK Crossroads LARP and break it all down about how you can join the fun here in Texarkana.

2026 marks the 10th Year for the Texarkana MLK Day Parade and organizer Brandon Houff visits with us to share all of the information you will need to enjoy the celebration!

Brittany Rogers and Annabeth Smith with Runnin' WJ Ranch are our guests to discuss "A Night in Paris" with this year's "Night to Shine" Prom for our special needs community scheduled for February 13. 2026 at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center.

Our first episode for 2026. We breakdown Venezuela and what is really happening in the Western Hemisphere. We also talk about the horrific changes happening in the Fort Worth Stockyards here in Texas.

We spend this time to look back on 2025 and recognize Greg Beck's decades of commitment to our local veterans. We also look forward and share plans for a great 2026!

We talk to Hailey Wright about her stints with Reality TV, and ask the questions we all want answers for. We also talk about her New Years Eve show in Texarkana, new recordings, and what's to come in 2026!

We met Ambrose Kobb back in April 2025 and started discussing the ideas and mission of "Hills & Valleys Refuge" to help youngsters aging out of the Foster Care System. From his first appearance on the program many have reached out and they have been truly blessed this year. We discuss what is to come in the new year!

Celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ this morning. We have some fun discussing North Pole Politics and crack some jokes. We also discuss the many events planned around the community with our local churches!

Vashil Fernandez is our Texarkana Texas Director of Planning, Economic Development, and Health. Vashil is also involved with many local non-profits. We had a great conversation this morning with topics ranging from growing up in Jamaica, travelling the world with basketball to calling Texarkana home.

Jesse Darby Tillis was our guest this morning. We talked about Hype in 2025 and what is to come with Hype & Glory Wrestling in 2026. We discussed E-Sports programs in our local schools, local events, and more!

Evelyn Abhulimen and Symone Hartley visit with us about "Package of Love Care" in Texarkana.