On the Line

By Starbear Studio

A biweekly podcast from the Texarkana Gazette. Host Karl Richter talks with some of the most interesting people in Texarkana USA. Recorded in Starbear Studio at the Texarkana Gazette.... more

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November 25, 2024 ENCORE: Thanksgiving cooking with Chef Cory House
Karl got some cooking advice from Cory House, executive chef of the Texas High School Culinary Arts Academy.
From his preferred turkey roasting method to making the perfect mac and cheese, House shared tips meant to reduce the stress that can come with one of the biggest meals of the year.
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33min
November 07, 2024 Norm Lewis, Broadway star
Karl talked with Norm Lewis, the acclaimed singer and actor who will perform his solo show "Blockbuster Broadway" with the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra at the Perot Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
LINKS
Norm Lewis official website
The Perot Theatre
Texarkana Symphony Orchestra
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19min
October 18, 2024 ENCORE: "Rocky Horror" superfan Larry Viezel
Larry Viezel has been passionate about “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” for three decades and is president of the Official Fan Club.
In 2022, he and Karl talked about the show's history, cast, music and what's made it so special to generations of fans.
Texarkana's Perot Theatre will present “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.
LINKS
Tickets: "Rocky Horror" at the Perot
"The Rocky Horror Treasury: A Tribute to the Ultimate Cult Classic"
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20min
August 30, 2024 LOCAL HISTORY | The Great Red River Raft
This episode is the third in our new local history series featuring Dr. Laura Sikes, assistant professor of history and director of the Red River Center for Regional History and Culture at Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Laura continues the series with the history of the Great Raft, a miles-long logjam that blocked travel and shipping via the Red River for centuries.
LINKS
Source — "No Hope! The Story of the Great Red River Raft," by Mitchel Whitington
Send Karl an email
Send Dr. Sikes an email
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53min
August 19, 2024 High School Football Preview
Texarkana Gazette Sports Director Jason Hopkins and reporter Austin Litterell talk about the 2024 edition of "The Audible," our comprehensive local and regional high school football preview magazine.
Follow "On the Line" with your favorite podcast app
Listen to previous episodes of "On the Line" and other Starbear Studio podcasts
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22min
July 25, 2024 Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas executive director
In January 2024, Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker became executive director of Literacy Texas, a nonprofit that supports adult education efforts statewide. She previously was executive director of the Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties in Texarkana, Texas.
She and Karl talked about her new role, the upcoming annual Literacy Texas conference, and her views of the adult education landscape across the state.
LINKS
Literacy Texas
Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties
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31min
June 28, 2024 Matt Solomon, Historic Preservation Officer, Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana native Matt Solomon became the Texas side's Historic Preservation Officer in January 2024, and he wasted no time getting to work compiling a survey of the city's historic markers.
He and Karl talked about his plans to replace and reinstall some local markers, as well as people and places worthy of future markers. They also spoke about Texarkana, Texas, City Hall, and preparations to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its official opening in 2025.
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49min
June 14, 2024 Allen Brown, mayor of Texarkana, Arkansas
Second-term Arkansas-side Mayor Allen Brown and Karl talk about a variety of topics including economic development, hiring for key city government positions and street repair.
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35min
May 24, 2024 LOCAL HISTORY | The Caddo Nation, Part 2
This episode is the second in our new local history series featuring Dr. Laura Sikes, assistant professor of history and director of the Red River Center for Regional History and Culture at Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Laura starts the series with the history of the Texarkana region’s original residents, the Caddo Nation.
LINKS
Source — “Caddo Indians: Where We Come From,” by Cecile Elkins Carter
Caddo Indian Pottery Collection at Northeast Texas Community College
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
Send Karl an email
Send Dr. Sikes an email
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43min
May 10, 2024 LOCAL HISTORY | The Caddo Nation, Part 1
This episode is the first in our new local history series featuring Dr. Laura Sikes, assistant professor of history and director of the Red River Center for Regional History and Culture at Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Laura starts the series with the history of the Texarkana region’s original residents, the Caddo Nation.
LINKS
Source — “Caddo Indians: Where We Come From,” by Cecile Elkins Carter
Caddo Indian Pottery Collection at Northeast Texas Community College
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
Send Karl an email
Send Dr. Sikes an email
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40min

FAQs about On the Line:

How many episodes does On the Line have?

The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.