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
Remember What Used to be in These Texarkana Locations?
Having been born and raised in Texarkana I find myself at times on the weekend driving around the city to see if I can remember where a certain business, restaurant, or retail store used to be and if the building is still standing.
Texarkana Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Labor Day
A motorcycle fatality on early Labor Day Monday morning cost the life of a Miller county resident 33-year-old Phillip W. Paggett of Texarkana, Arkansas.
Beware! Baby Copperheads on the Rise in Arkansas
Be careful where you step in the coming weeks that's because it's baby copperhead season in Arkansas. And you know what that means Mama Copperhead is probably not too far away.
TxDot Announces New Texarkana Area Engineer
The Texas Department of Transportation would like to announce that Tommy Bruce, P.E. has been appointed as the new Texarkana Area Engineer.
This Adorable Tiny House Awaits You 90 Minutes from Texarkana
With the fall season right around the corner, nothing is more beautiful than taking in the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Imagine sitting out on the deck of this custom-built two-story "Tiny House," enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
Bowie County Excited to Become an ACT Work Ready Community
Bowie County announced today, they have engaged in the process to become a certified ACTWork Ready Community.
Hospice of Texarkana Jeans and Bling 2021 Postponed
One of the biggest annual fundraisers for Hospice of Texarkana in the month of October is Jeans and Bling. Last year the fundraiser was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and unfortunately with the rise of Delta Variant cases in Texarkana Jeans and Bling has been postponed until Spring of 2022.
80 Pound Pet Cougar from NYC Transported to Arkansas Refuge
An 80-pound, 11-month-old female cougar that belonged to a New York City resident was given up to proper authorities after keeping the cougar as a pet in their home illegally, according to Kelly Donithan of the Humane Society of the U.S.
Hot Springs Blues Fest ‘Free Concerts’ Labor Day Weekend
The Hot Springs Blues Fest is back this coming Labor Day weekend Sept. 3-4, at Hill Wheatley Plaza in the downtown historic Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Storm Chasers Experience the Fury of Hurricane Ida+Tornado
The 5th largest hurricane ever recorded in American history ripped through a large portion of the southern Louisiana coast near New Orleans with winds in access of 150 mph and left a path of destruction in its wake.
Candidate for Texas-side Mayor to Host Town Hall Meeting
Brian Matthews will host a town hall meeting at Bringle Lake Park West Pavilion on August 31, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Topics will include COVID-19, the infrastructure bill, and economic development. Citizens are asked to bring their lawn chairs.
New Health and Wellness Family Clinic to Open in Texarkana
Texarkana and the surrounding area are gaining a new resource for health and wellness. Led by Sam Nix, APRN, Total Access Health & Wellness will be opening on E. 9th Street in 82 Plaza.