Texarkana Talks

This morning's program featured Jason Butler, local promoter doing "Battle of the Food Trucks" this weekend. We were also joined by Jesse Tillis (Junior) and Tom Ornberg to promote the Hype & Glory Wrestling show on Saturday night!

Stacey Smallwood of Haven Homes in Texarkana is our guest this morning. We discuss the many programs at Haven Homes and the big fundraiser coming up, the Haven Homes Hustle 5K on September 20, 2025.

Jennifer Tumey's son Bo was recently featured in a viral TikTok Video where the poster, that knew Bo's story, wanted views and the pennies that come with them so bad that she misrepresented what was happening and totally upended this families lives. They have received death threats and worse. We talk to them and share the TRUTH. We are also joined by Kenneth Payne about the Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial that will be in New Boston September 4 to 8.

Chris Spencer is running for the House District 1 Seat in Texas. We discuss Marvin Nichols Reservoir, Property Taxes, Rural Healthcare and more!

On September 27 at Southwest Center on 7th Street, the Tough Kookie will be hosting the 2025 Cancer Seminar for anyone and any type of cancer. Medical experts will be on hand with answers for any questions. Survivors will be there to share their stories and guidance. Don't miss this!

We visit with Tendra Washington about the Great Texarkana Cleanup and the many Fall events scheduled with the Texarkana Arkansas Park and Recreation Department.

Don't miss your opportunity to see the Moving Wall Memorial. Bernie Martin from the New Boston Chamber of Commerce gives us the details.

Quick catch-up with Colin Taylor, owner and manager of Texarkana Media Center.

Dustin Goodman of Tree Care TXK visits with us about your trees. Not everybody with a chainsaw is a tree man, Dustin is a local arborist that competes in competitions on the global stage. Great show, share with somebody you know!

Fox Squad Armory is a full service indoor gun range, with many different training programs for all skill levels. Try before you buy, and one thing Jeff is most interested in is shooting their fully automatic weapons on the state of the art firing range. We talk with John Marshall about all of it.

This episode we visit with Brooke Stone, our Texarkana Texas Communications Manager. We discuss the amazing new developments with downtown revitalization. We also discuss Texarkana's new Film Friendly Designation and how you can help make Texarkana a hotspot of production.

Texarkana's inaugural "Picklefest" happens on September 13, 2025, in downtown Texarkana! Hundreds of vendors, fun for the kids and everything Pickles! We talk with chief organizer, Monica Beeman about the event.

We are getting ready for "Fields of Faith" season with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Eric Akin stops by to share the stories behind these magnificent events. For Texarkana it will happen on October 1 at Pleasant Grove High School.

Sean Huffman is a Democrat running for Texas House HD1. We get to know more about him.

Tyler Richards is our Texarkana Arkansas City Manager. We had a great conversation with him on numerous topics of great importance to our citizens. Check out what he had to share.

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!

Talking Bowie County History with Kenneth Payne of the Bowie County Historical Commission.

Richard Reynolds visits with us about growth in Texarkana, future projects, and what he believes our community really needs.

Brother Donnie Edwards with Legacy Baptist in Genoa is with us today for a little more understanding of Faith in times of Tragedy.

Molly Riley with our United Way of Greater Texarkana visits with us this morning about the Annual Stuff the Bus Campaign and the many wonderful ways the United Way helps improve our community every day.

Cody Adams with Bubba's 33 visits with us about the 16.6 Mile 'Ruck for Valor' taking place on July 4, 2025. The route runs from the intersection of FM2149 an Highway 67, the march begins at 6:00 am sharp, going down 67 to Texarkana, and marching all of the way to the Federal Building in downtown.

Tim Crawley has spent 30 years racing, but has now moved into the seat as owner/operator of 67 Speedway in Texarkana. We discuss the transition and big plans for our local dirt track!

Ms. Tameka Grady visits with us about all of the fun planned for this weekend's "Texarkana Catfish & Mudbug Festival" on Saturday July 5 on Front Street Plaza in downtown. Free admission for all!

Ryan Keel spends his weekends spreading the gospel, often to less than receptive audiences. We talk to him about his calling to be a street preacher/corner evangelist and his experiences.

Today was a big one on the program, first we spoke with Luce Vasquez and Crystal Ball with Bridging the Gaps of Arkansas about the "Bridging Generations" event planned for July 3 at Crossties. Then we were joined by our "parade committee" on just how strong support from the community is to make sure 2025 is a Veterans Day in Texarkana that will be talked about for years!

Ambrose Kobb with Hills & Valleys Refuge gives us an update on the building of the facility, and shares his testimony with us this morning. MUST LISTEN!