Texarkana Talks

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!

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!!