I like putting a smile on my listeners’ faces as they drive home, so I keep things upbeat, funny and informative, whether I’m telling you about different events in our community, introducing a great concert, or hosting a charity fundraiser. It’s gratifying being able to touch people with something I say on air or do at an event. In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors, traveling, movies, football and grilling out. Radio has changed a lot since I began working weekends on KOSY 790 AM when I was 16 years old, but it has been very good to me and it is something I’ve wanted to do since I was a little boy. I’m just blessed I’ve been able to do it all these years.
Mario Garcia
New Family-Owned Restaurant Now Open in Texarkana
Hey Texarkana! The wait is now over. Another new restaurant, Hawkins Grill has opened for business, just off I-30 at 3402 St. Michael Drive.
Signal Lights at 28 Intersections in NE Texas to be Upgraded
Twenty-eight intersections in Northeast Texas will have improvements made to their traffic control systems during the coming year, according to plans approved in August by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
LEISD School Board Passes Resolution on Equity
Liberty-Eylau ISD leaders passed a Resolution on Equity at a recent board meeting. The resolution serves to further cement the dedication to creating a learning environment that is welcoming and effective for all students.
Cinemark Texarkana Now Offers Private Viewing Party
Now that movie theaters are back open, most are scrambling to find ways to entice movie-goers back into theaters. Cinemark theaters are offering a Private Viewing Party.
Do You Remember the 2000 Christmas Day Ice Storm in Texarkana?
Texarkana may have escaped Tropical Marco which fizzled out this week, however, we may not be so lucky to escape Hurricane Laura. That being said, the forces of nature can sometimes be relentless, which reminds me of the ice storm we encountered on Christmas Day 2000.
Hawkins Grill Texarkana’s Newest Restaurant Opening Soon
Many of you may have noticed a new sign, Hawkins Grill, on St. Michael Drive just off I-30. If you haven't heard, Texarkana is getting a new family-owned restaurant that plans on opening sometime in September.
2020 Dine on the Line in Downtown Texarkana CANCELED
The coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on Texarkana annual events. The latest of these events is the upcoming 2020 "Dine on the Line" normally held in October.
Arkansas State Fair Pulls Plug on 2020 Season [Canceled]
You knew it was bound to happen, the Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock has canceled the fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s event was scheduled for October 16 – 25.
Spring Lake Park Looks Completely Different Drained [VIDEO]
Spring Lake Park is one of the oldest parks in Texarkana. I grew up here and spent many years going to the park to feed the ducks. But in all my years I would have never imagined what it would look like with the water almost drained.
Big Tex Says: 2020 State Fair of Texas Canceled
The State Fair of Texas Board Directors has made the decision to cancel the 2020 State Fair of Texas due to the rising positive cases and health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Could Texarkana be the next City to Ban Styrofoam?
The City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas recently implemented their ban on restaurant-style take-out Styrofoam containers, coffee cups, and other Styrofoam related products. Several other states have already banned the usage of Styrofoam due to their unhealthy effects on not only people but our en…
Scammers Could Try to Gain Access to IRS Prepaid Debit Cards
Economic Impact Payment Cards - The U.S. Department of the Treasury is now mailing 4 million Economic Impact Payments (EIP) in the form of prepaid debit cards.