Texarkana Talks

Tyler Poole joins us to look back on the successful Texarkana Airshow and the lessons learned. We also share the hottest news in the region with the growth of the Texarkana College Aviation program and the many new businesses moving to Texarkana because of it!

This morning we are joined by Wes Spicher and Darlene Taylor. We discuss the Airshow details for the weekend, we talk about the Wings & Blues Festival. We also touch on the progression and transformations we are looking at for the program going forward.

This morning Leadership Texarkana Executive Director Jenny Walker joins us along with Julie May to talk about the new Leadership Texarkana Project, "Love Locks" officially opening on Friday, June 26 in downtown Texarkana.

From the tragic loss of her son in his battle with combat related PTSD came "Ben's Heart Ministry" and with God, this mission has grown more than ever imagined. Ben's Heart Ministries is a non-profit organization made up of Veterans and Veterans' families providing support to veterans and veterans' families. Taking on the additional responsibilities they have taken on with "Honor Guard" duties, the ministry is in need of equipment. Help if you can!

Brandon Sanders and Nichole Holtze join us to rundown everything you need to know about this Saturday's Texarkana Airshow! We rundown everything from parking to concessions to the amazing performances planned!

This morning we talk with Tom Ornberg, Miller County Veteran Service Officer and Commander of our Denver "Bull" Randleman VFW Post. We talk Veteran Benefits, survivor resources, common claim mistakes, mental health and why too many veterans wait to long to ask for help. If you served, or love someone who did, this conversation may help.

Dr. Mark McCatty with Texarkana Implant & Denture Studio joins us to discuss common dental issues in our region, and how  Implants and Dentures have advanced in just the last 10 years.

This Saturday, June 20, Texarkana comes together for a City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration at the Four States Fairgrounds. When Ayden Howard was 11 years old, he took on the challenge of organizing a local Juneteenth Parade. Now, at 17, we talk about the journey and where this fantastic young man is going.

Today, Jeff has an update on the controversy with the Texarkana Arkansas Advertising & Promotions Commission, and Texarkana Texas Historic Preservation Officer Matt Solomon always has the most interesting history facts for our region.

Talking with Brandon Sanders and Dani Hamblett about making the final plans for the 2026 Texarkana Airshow on June 27. We will have the final details next Tuesday, but here is what you need to know now!