Texarkana Talks

Today we say goodbye to Texarkana Regional Airport Director Paul Merlich and we wish him the best on his next venture. We are also talking with Interim Director Russel Henderson about the upcoming Air Show scheduled for June 27.

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the partnership with KTFS Radio and Texarkana FYI. So many fascinating stories from our guests since falling into this. I was asked if I had a favorite guest, well, all of them! We are joined today by Jenny Walker with Leadership Texarkana, and more.

Matthew Anderson is a young man moved to serve. He is running for a seat on the TISD Board of Trustees. We discuss his reasons for entering the race, and ideas for TISD moving forward.

This morning we looked back on the 'No Kings' gathering this weekend, and look forward to 'The Americans' Photography Project is coming to Texarkana on April 9 in downtown Texarkana.

Well, for March 27 we just made it up as we went along. Our guest was unable to make it today, so we covered a lot of what is happening in Texarkana this weekend. We talked about Trans folks not being able to compete in Olympic events they don't biologically fit. We talked about how Texas shut down that "Sharia City" project and more. In fact, as I type this, I am thinking I might better go listen back just in case I have to deal with complaints later today!

A great visit with Lisa Garner of the Four States Fair Grounds and Dan Sawyer from North American Midway Entertainment. The 2026 Four States Fair & Rodeo is the 81st year, and is weighing up to be the biggest and best ever! Running from April 3 to April 12 in Texarkana Arkansas.

Through all of the technical difficulties this morning, we still had a great conversation with Dylan Hann from Arkansas Game & Fish and Ms. Tendra Washington with Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation about the upcoming Catfish Derby set for April 11.

This morning we visit with Kristi Kendrick, Nedra Harris, and Jannette Buchanan about the Beverly Community Center and the many events and activities available to our area youth and seniors.

We are joined by Maestro Marc Andre Bougie, Texas High Choir Director Christina Sullivan, and Mindy Tollison about the chance for the kids to join Bougie on stage at Carnegie Hall for a Memorial Day performance. Find out more and help how you can! 

Ms. Tendra shares, well, almost everything that the team with Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation Department has planned through Spring. Starting with Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, the Fishing Derbies, and more!