Texarkana Talks

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!

Our downtown neighbors Ricky and Jazz from 'Joe's Italian Bistro' join us this morning. We discuss them getting back downtown from Richmond as fast as he could, the new patio, and some great summer specials.

Runnin' WJ Ranch has changed many lives of our special needs children and all can be a part of the miracles celebrated daily with the horses at the Ranch. Find out MORE!

Brother Donnie Edwards is the Pastor of Legacy Baptist Church in Genoa Arkansas. We had such a good conversation this morning, that we are going to have to turn a couple of these topics into little mini-series to cover it all... He'll be back with us on July 8!

We are hoping to have at least twice as many spectators than entries in the 2025 Veteran's Day Parade in Texarkana. Get involved, here are the details thanks to Suzy Kroll and Tom Ormberg for being our guests today, and the work they are putting into this project.

On this Thursday, June 19th we talk with Melissa Delk from the Texarkana Museum System Board of Directors. We are also joined by Ayden Howard, our 16-year-old organizer of the 5th Annual Texarkana Juneteeth Parade on Saturday, June 21 at 5pm at the Four States Fairgrounds.

Caleb Maloney visits with us about the 7th Annual Daddy & Daughter Dance happening at Highland Park Baptist Church at 1000 Bishop Lane in Texarkana Texas on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Scott Norton and Eric Voyles from TexAmericas Center visit with us about the continued growth of this Super-industrial park, and explain to us how the center and services are so much more than that... LISTEN!

Sushi Nami Sushi & Bar is the new spot in town for the freshest seafood around. We talk with Johnny Zhang and Eugenia Liu about the new restaurant (in old BWW building). We have been regulars there and after Johnny showing us how to break down a whole salmon on video, we had to learn more about him. Yes, there is a language barrier, but enjoyed the visit a lot.

Today, local columnist Stephanie Harris visits the show and interviews Jeff. Yikes! Watch for her story to come out in print soon.

This is one of the most important issues we have covered since Jeff began hosting the show. Meet Ambrose Cobb and learn about Hills and Valleys Refuge. The goal is to help the many kids that have been trapped in the Foster Care System and have aged out... now what? Please learn more about this mission and help where you can.

Bubba Green is one of those community leaders that never meant to lead, but by great example of living a Godly life, the Lord has put him in that position. We talk about his towing business, church, family, and of course his love for dirt track racing.

About four weeks ago Jeff began the process for implants and dentures. Since making that information public the questions of how, what, and who has been overwhelming, so we invited Dr. McCatty to tell you how you can get a better product, a much better price and the very best care here in Texarkana.

Collin Taylor is making his shot and trying to purchase the Texarkana Media Center Radio Stations in Texarkana, USA. Way back in the day, Col was one of those old school radio entertainers. They called him "Squizzy", so I had to make that public!!

Ms. Tameka Grady joins us to talk about the upcoming Catfish & Mudbug Festival coming to downtown Texarkana.

Discussing the rich history of Texarkana and the Ark-La-Tex region. The importance of "Trammel's Trace", in the growth of our area!

Cody Hildebrand from Bubba's 33 visits with us about the "Ruck of Valor" set for July 4, 2025, and the big One Year anniversary party scheduled for June 12.

The Scholars have lined up a full month of fun and celebration for June 2025. We talk about their upcoming Gospel Explosion, The Juneteenth Celebration. The Terry Rogers 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, and more!

Caleb Maloney from Mission Texarkana stops in for a morning show full of technical issues... but we had fun!

We are thankful that Ms. Olivia Poulton and Mr. Brandon Bell from the Texarkana Public Library stopped by to share with us this morning. The Centennial Summer Reading Programs kickoff with a big party on Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm... Check it out!

Discussing Barrell Races, Swim Camp, and everything Runnin' WJ!!

Jesse Tillis joins us to talk about Hypecon 2025 for the weekend of May 29 to June 1 at Crossties Event Center in downtown Texarkana.

Paul Merhlich stops by the studio and discusses details on the 2026 Texarkana Airshow, and his experience with Voice Acting under the mentorship of Bill Farmer, "Goofy".

Tom Ornberg, Suzy Kroll, Troy Kash and Brother Cornbread visit about our Veterans and discuss Memorial Day Weekend 2025!

Talking about Catfish Festival 2025, Hypecon 4, Quatar Jets and more!

Joe Teel is a local creator that has been working real hard to share the many positives in our community. We wanted to take a little time to focus on how he helps share some positive vibes.

Our Texarkana Texas Historic Preservation Officer, Matt Soloman visits with us picking up where we left off, so do you feel more Spanish, French, or just 'Merican?

Cass County Judge and Command Seargent Major Travis Ransom joins us on this Monday, May 19, 2025.

Talking about 22 Vets a day take their own lives, but the numbers are really a lot higher. Latest numbers are double that! We discuss renewed efforts of getting our Veterans together for what they will need, now and forever!

Not just a great Chief of Police for Texarkana Texas and Assistant City Manager but also just real good man, Kevin Schutte talks with us about a lifetime of service and the many positives in a community he sincerely cares for!

Paul Mehrlich is our Executive Director of Texarkana Regional Growth. He has overseen the greatest period of growth in the history of our airport. We also discuss the plans for the first Air Show Texarkana has seen in a long while.