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Texarkana Talks
Welcome to "Texarkana Talks," the radio show and podcast that celebrates Texarkana's unique community spirit, culture, and people. Each episode brings you conversations with the people who shape our city, from business innovators to cultural architects. Discover inspiring stories, tackle the pressing issues, and explore the successes that define our area. Tune in to feel connected and stay informed about all things Texarkana. Proud of our past, excited for our future—this is "Texarkana Talks."
Episodes
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Talking to Dustin Goodman - Arkansas State Tree Climbing Champion
Arborist and Champion Competitive Tree Climber Dustin Goodman shares what every homeowner needs to know about tree care and safety.
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Tom Ornberg and the Latest with the VFW
Veterans deserve every benefit they have earned and many may not even know what's available. This morning we sit down with Tom Ornberg, Miller County Veteran…
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Friday Update on 'The Project', the WNBA, and the Weekend
Here are the details for this weekend's fun, and an update on what we are just calling "The Project" as we rebuild our broadcast transmitter site from the…
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The First Ark-La-Tex Haunt & Harvest on October 31
Cody Barling and Shannon Rose share details on the Ark-La-Tex Haunt & Harvest event in downtown Texarkana on October 31.
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On Rebuilding Texarkana's Local Radio Stations
We get the state of the state this morning as Wes fills us in on efforts to get Texarkana's local radio stations back on the air. The streams are still up and…
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Talking Lightning Damage from this Weekend in Texarkana
This weekend's Lightning Storm on Saturday claimed the transmitter site of six local radio stations. The first strike threw the overload arrestors, and the…
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Mario Garcia Joins Us this Morning for Texarkana Talks
Local radio "legend" Mario Garcia joins us this morning to discuss more than five decades of local radio, and what is to come.
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Making Plans for the 2028 Airshow & Tango Flight
This morning we were joined by Brandon Sanders and Nichole Holze to look back on the 2026 Texarkana Airshow and discuss planning for a bigger and better…
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Talking about Local Radio with Johnny Denali this Morning
Today we talk about the good old days of local radio and why it is more important now than ever before. Plus some of the crazy behind the scenes stuff you…
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LNK TXK Has Big Plans for October's Destination Downtown Event
This morning we visit with Caleb Mudford and Jennifer Lacefield with LNK TXK about preparations for the 9th Annual Destination Downtown on October 24 featuring…
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Darlene Interviews Jeff this Morning for his Birthday
This morning Darlene Taylor flips the script and interviews Jeff for his birthday!
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PAM Health CEO Jay Lindsey Joins the Conversation
This morning CEO of Pam Health Specialty Hospital in Texarkana joins us, and we talk about a lot of topics today. Get to know them before you need them!
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Texarkana College Chief of Police Stephen Gass Joins Us
Texarkana College Chief of Police and Executive Director of Public Safety Stephen Gass joins us this morning for a great interview. I've know Professor Gass…
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Joined by the Wild Wild Wes to Talk about Local Radio
This morning we talk about all of the excitement planned for this weekend and the importance of local radio with the legendary Wild Wild Wes!
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Cody Barling and Growing Downtown Texarkana
Cody Barling from The Wild Hare on Broadstreet joins us to talk about all of the exciting plans coming together in downtown Texarkana, and of course the big…
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Talking with Miller County Judge Cathy Harrison
On this episode of Texarkana Talks, we sit down with Miller County Judge Cathy Harrison to discuss her years of public service, her recent campaign for…
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2026 Sportsman's Banquet at Beech Street Baptist Church
Beech Street Baptist Pastor Adam Ross, and Bruce Ferguson join us this morning to talk about the 2026 Sportsmen's Banquet on August 22. Big Trophy contest with…
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Talking with Marcus Caudle from Damascus Home
Marcus Caudle, Executive Director of Damascus Home, joins Texarkana Talks to discuss how this faith-based nonprofit is helping men break free from addiction…
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Joined by JD Harris Talking Travel, BBQ, and Blue Line Services
Our friend JD Harris joins us to discuss his retirement for the Police Department, all they have going on with Blue Line Services, and "Travels by JD". We had…
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Tony Langford Joins Us to Talk Business and Community
Tony Langford is with us this morning to discuss business, world travel, and his efforts to contribute back to the community with his Tony Langford Experience…
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Tendra Washington and Everything Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Recreation
Tendra Washington with Texarkana Arkansas Parks & Rec shares everything coming up at the Terry Lee Rogers Activity Center. Lots to know as we already start…
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Chef Alicia Prater is our Texarkana District Teacher of the Year
Chef Alicia Prater, District Teacher of the Year, about her Journey with the Culinary Arts, Shell Shocked Catering, we find out how she feels seeing her former…
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Talking Competitive Volleyball and 903 Premier Volleyball Camps
Joined this morning by Amber Bartholomew and Coach Deidre Gannaway to talk about 903 Premier Volleyball Camps and Competitive Volleyball in Texarkana. The…
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PAM Health CEO Jay Lindsey Shares Information to Celebrate
What happens after a patient leaves ICU but still isn't ready to go home? Jay Lindsey, CEO of PAM Health Specialty Hospital in Texarkana about long-term acute…
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Talking Flock Cameras and the Deflock Texarkana Movement with Brandon Cowan
Local journalist, Brandon Cowan joins us to talk about Flock AI Cameras this morning. From the pros of crimefighting to the privacy concerns and rights…
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Matt Solomon with Some Texarkana History at the Alamo
Matt Solomon always blows our minds with Texarkana History. Did you know that a guy from Texarkana was the first martyr in the Texas battle for independence…
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Kerry Pickett and Texarkana's Ground Floor Collective
Kerry Pickett with Ground Floor Collective joins us this morning to talk about local efforts to centralize resources in our community. Introducing…
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What Happened to Fourth of July in Texarkana?
Today's conversation takes a look at what happened to Texarkana's shared Fourth of July Celebration. More importantly, what would it take to bring it back. We…
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Joined by Ms. Olivia Poulton and the Texarkana Public Library
With the summer reading program in full-swing we have lots available for the kids at the Texarkana Public Library, nut just the kids, but families as a whole…
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Talking with Our Current Mass Comm Intern - Cedric Allen
Cedric Allen is a Mass Communications student at Texas A&M University - Texarkana. He is doing an internship with us and here is his on air debut. This is just…
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Talking Fireworks, Magic, and Community with Darryl Miller
Today on Texarkana Talks, I sat down with local entertainer and entrepreneur Darryl Miller for a fascinating conversation about magic, business, and giving…
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Jennifer Lacefield with Randy Sams Outreach Shelter on Extreme Heat Needs
Jennifer Lacefield with Randy Sams Outreach Shelter joins us to talk about critical hot weather needs and upcoming events to support the shelter and our…
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Tyler Poole Looking Back on the Weekend and Forward to Texarkana's Future
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…
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Getting Ready for a Weekend of Wings - Airshows & Festivals
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…
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Leadership Texarkana with Jenny Walker and Julie May
This morning Leadership Texarkana Executive Director Jenny Walker joins us along with Julie May to talk about the new Leadership Texarkana Project, "Love…
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Learn About Ben's Heart Ministry with Suzy Kroll
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…
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2026 TEXARKANA AIRSHOW - NEED TO KNOW DETAILS
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…
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Tom Ornberg Covers the Many Benefits Our Veterans Earned and May Not Know About
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…
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Dr. Mark McCatty on Dental Implants and Denture in Texarkana
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…
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Ayden Howard Joins Us to Discuss the 2026 City-wide Juneteenth Celebration
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…
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A&P Commission Update and Real Texarkana History with Matt Solomon
Today, Jeff has an update on the controversy with the Texarkana Arkansas Advertising & Promotions Commission, and Texarkana Texas Historic Preservation Officer…
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New Developments with 2026 Texarkana Airshow
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…
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Kiwanis KIDS Camp is Coming Up for Children with Diabetes
We talk to Destiny Carter about Kiwanis Club of Texarkana and the upcoming KIDS Camp (Kids Improving Diabetes Safely) to be held at Camp Preston Hunt. Get you…
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Talking this Weekend's 'Hypecon 2026' in Texarkana
Darby Tillis and Jim Trent join us this morning to discuss all things "HypeCon 2026!" Pro-Wrestling kicks it off tonight June 12, at the Canvas Event Center on…
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Bowie County Health Authority Dr. Matt Young is Our Guest
Our Bowie County Health Authority, Dr. Matt Young is our guest this morning. We discuss a LOT. Tick bites, snake bites, heat related injuries. In is role as…
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Talking about TXK Gelly Ball with the Robert LaGrones
This morning we talk about a really cool new entertainment option for kids in Texarkana with TXK Gelly Ball. Robert LaGrone and his son join us this morning to…
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Texarkana Airshow 2026 Update - NEED TO KNOW
The 2026 Texarkana Airshow is going to be HUGE! This is our community's celebration for America's 250th birthday and the party will be one to never forget…
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Chris Spencer Joins Us to Discuss his Campaign for Texas House of Representatives
Chris Spencer is running for Texas House of Representatives and working toward the vote in November. We discuss what Conservatives need moving forward. We talk…
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Cornerstone Retirement Community's "Bids & Beats" is on June 8
This morning Carrie Trusty and Lisa Westerman with Cornerstone Retirement Community join us to talk about Cornerstone, and the Covenant Fund Benefit "Bids &…
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Full House with Bobby Duhon and Tameka Grady - Talking Lagniappe and the Wings & Blues Festiva
This morning Bobby Duhon brought in some of the best Boudin Sausage you'll ever put in your neck, get some freshly made from Lagniappe Specialty Meats. Ms…
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Growth of A&M Sports in Texarkana and Pro Tips from Stuarts Air Conditioning
Texas A&M University Texarkana Softball Coach Tony McKnight joins us this morning to talk about the exponential growth of Eagles Sports. We also get pro tips…
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Blueline Services and Travels by JD are the Topics of Today
Joining us today for some great information and laughs we had Les Munn and JD Harris with us to talk Security in 2026 and JD's Travel Agency booming as the…
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Talking TexRep with Ms. Nikita Alford
Today on Texarkana Talks, I sat down with Nikita Alford, president of TexRep, to talk about the impact of community theatre in Texarkana. We discussed the…
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Talking 'Hypecon 2026' with Darby Tillis
Hypecon 2026 kicks off on Friday, June 12 and promises a weekend of fun! Darby Tillis is the organizer for Hypecon and for this year its a combination of…
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Kiwanis Club and the Summer K.I.D.S. Camp for Children with Diabetes
This morning on Texarkana Talks we visit with Destiny Carter of The Kiwanis Club of Texarkana about the incredible KIDS Camp - Kids Improving Diabetes Safely -…
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TTFD Chief Chris Black is our Guest Talking about the Tunnel to Towers "Steel Across America" Tour
The Tunnel to Towers "Steel Across America" Tour will be in Texarkana on Wednesday, June 3 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Chief Chris Black of the TTFD sits down…
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Weeks Away from the 2026 Texarkana Airshow We talk Parking and Ticket Details
Brandon Sanders joins us here just weeks away from the 2026 Texarkana Airshow to talk details. We are so impressed with just how much there will be to enjoy on…
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More on the Local A&P Tax Controversy and Visiting with Les Munn
Les Munn joins us this morning as we continue the conversation around the recent A&P controversy. Les was on the commission for a couple of years and shares…
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Texarkana Chamber of Commerce President Robin Hickerson
We had a great visit with Robin Hickerson this morning about all of the work the Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing our community. The big State of…
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Suzy Kroll and Ben's Heart Ministries Joins Us
We have Suzy Kroll with us this morning to discuss Ben's Heart Ministries and the "22 Challenge" for the month of May. What started with a mother's grief has…