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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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Catching up with Squizzy Taylor
Quick catch-up with Colin Taylor, owner and manager of Texarkana Media Center.
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Dustin Goodman of Tree Care TXK talks about Saving Your Trees
Dustin Goodman of Tree Care TXK visits with us about your trees. Not everybody with a chainsaw is a tree man, Dustin is a local arborist that competes in…
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John Marshall of Fox Squad Armory Visits with Us
Fox Squad Armory is a full service indoor gun range, with many different training programs for all skill levels. Try before you buy, and one thing Jeff is most…
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Meet with Brooke Stone our Communications Manager for Texarkana Texas
This episode we visit with Brooke Stone, our Texarkana Texas Communications Manager. We discuss the amazing new developments with downtown revitalization. We…
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Talking Picklefest 2025 with Monica Beeman
Texarkana's inaugural "Picklefest" happens on September 13, 2025, in downtown Texarkana! Hundreds of vendors, fun for the kids and everything Pickles! We talk…
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Talking Fields of Faith with Eric Akin from Fellowship of Christian Athletes
We are getting ready for "Fields of Faith" season with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Eric Akin stops by to share the stories behind these magnificent…
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Sean Huffman Visits to Discuss Campaign for Texas HD 1
Sean Huffman is a Democrat running for Texas House HD1. We get to know more about him.
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Visiting with Texarkana Arkansas City Manager Tyler Richards
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…
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Tony Langford Joins Us to Discuss Business and Community
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!
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Learning More about Our Own Paul Wilson
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…
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Talking with our Miller County Red Dirt Master Gardeners
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…
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Starting the Week with Brother Donnie Edwards and Vashil Fernandez
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…
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Cody Barling and Element Rose in the Studio Promoting Everything Downtown
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…
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Hailey Wright and Ambrose Kobb Make Today a Comedy Hour
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…
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Visit with Dustin Goodman from Tree Care TXK
Professional Arborist and world class competitive tree climber, Dustin Goodman visits with us on this episode... TOO COOL!
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Discussing Restoration of Hope with Lee Wilgus
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.
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Bowie County Historical Commission with Kenneth Payne
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…
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Katina Levingston Discussing Upcoming Tough Kookie Events
Ms. Katina Levingston joins us this morning to discuss upcoming Tough Kookie Foundation events. The 2nd Annual Yellow Pedal Bike Ride for Childhood Cancer…
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Battle of the Bands 2025 to Benefit Texarkana Resources for the Disabled
Marcia Dansby Austin with Texarkana Resources and Jason Butler with Recovery Road Productions were our guests this morning. We discuss the upcoming "Battle of…
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Jennifer Lacefield with Randy Sams Outreach on Urgent Shelter Needs
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…
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Darlene Taylor on Jeff's Birthday Show
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…
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A Visit from Texarkana Young Marines
LaKing Harris, and some of our Texarkana Young Marines visit the show this morning!
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Dr. James Raker with Ark-La-Tex Health Center Join Us
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…
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Talking with Mark Braley of Kinghat Guitars
Longtime local musician, Mark Braley joins us this episode to discuss his business building custom guitars. Kinghat Guitars are designed and built in…
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Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial Coming to New Boston
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…
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Marlon Lineberry Discussing Upcoming Tracy Lawrence Show in downtown Texarkana
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…
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Premiere High School and Texas Works this Morning with Bria and Elizabeth
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…
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49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival Happens August 7 - 9
Discussing "Melonpalooza 2025" with Christy Burns, Kimberley McMahn, and Ms. Kenzie. The 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival is one of the best family events…
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Thursday Morning with Ambrose Kobb and Squizzy Taylor
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…
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Talking with Brooke and Kendall from Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital
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…
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Talking with Tom Ornberg our Veteran Service Officer
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…
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Talking with Perry Steitler about Talent in Texarkana
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…
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Cosmic Crossroads is Coming to Texarkana this Fall
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…
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Kenneth Payne with the Bowie County Historic Commission
Talking Bowie County History with Kenneth Payne of the Bowie County Historical Commission.
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Richard Reynolds Realty and Texarkana Growth
Richard Reynolds visits with us about growth in Texarkana, future projects, and what he believes our community really needs.
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Brother Donnie Edwards Visits about Texas Flooding and Faith
Brother Donnie Edwards with Legacy Baptist in Genoa is with us today for a little more understanding of Faith in times of Tragedy.
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Visiting with Molly Riley from United Way of Greater Texarkana
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…
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Texarkana 'Ruck for Valor' Happens on July 4
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…
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Big Happenings at 67 Speedway in Texarkana
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…
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Texarkana Catfish & Mudbug Festival Plans for July 5
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…
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Visiting Ryan Keel and Discussing His Journey Spreading the Gospel
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…
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Bridging Generations and Our 2025 Veterans Day Parade Update
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…
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Ambrose Kobb Shares his Testimony with Us
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!
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Joe's Italian Bistro in downtown Texarkana Joins us this Morning
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…
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Sam Clem Recaps 18th Annual Runnin' WJ Barrel Races
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…
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Talking Middle East and Church Security with Brother Donnie Edwards
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…
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Planning Texarkana's Biggest and Best Veterans Day Parade for 2025
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…
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Juneteenth Show with Ayden Howard & Melissa Delk
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…
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Caleb Maloney Discusses the 'Daddy & Daughter Dance' on June 20
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…
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Scott Norton and Eric Voyles Visits about our TexAmericas Center
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…
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Visiting with Johnny and Eugenia from Sushi Nami Sushi & Bar
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…
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Jeff Gets Interviewed by Columnist Stephanie Harris
Today, local columnist Stephanie Harris visits the show and interviews Jeff. Yikes! Watch for her story to come out in print soon.
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Talking with Ambrose Cobb of Hills and Valleys Refuge
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…
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Visiting with Bubba Green about Business, Life, and More
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…
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Dr. McCatty with Texarkana Denture & Implant Studio
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…
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Talking with Squizzy Taylor about Radio in Texarkana and More
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…
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Talking with Ms. Tameka Grady about the 2025 Catfish & Mudbug Festival
Ms. Tameka Grady joins us to talk about the upcoming Catfish & Mudbug Festival coming to downtown Texarkana.
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History of Texarkana and Trammel's Trace with Matt Solomon
Discussing the rich history of Texarkana and the Ark-La-Tex region. The importance of "Trammel's Trace", in the growth of our area!
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Ruck for Valor with Bubba's 33 in Texarkana
Cody Hildebrand from Bubba's 33 visits with us about the "Ruck of Valor" set for July 4, 2025, and the big One Year anniversary party scheduled for June 12.
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The Scholars City-wide Juneteenth Celebration
The Scholars have lined up a full month of fun and celebration for June 2025. We talk about their upcoming Gospel Explosion, The Juneteenth Celebration. The…