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![Enjoy These Great Events This Weekend In Texarkana July 26-28](http://townsquare.media/site/152/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-25T144835.377.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Enjoy These Great Events This Weekend In Texarkana July 26-28
If you thought this summer was going by fast you would be right. This weekend will be the last weekend of July. We found a few events that you really should check out for the weekend of July 26-28.
![Texarkana’s Live Music Scene for July 25 – 27](http://townsquare.media/site/152/files/2024/07/attachment-Live-Music-Weekend-Josh-Abbott-Rick-DiamondGetty-Images-Canva.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texarkana’s Live Music Scene for July 25 – 27
I don't know about you but WE are ready for the weekend, it looks like a pretty good one too with the Josh Abbott Band at Crossties Friday night. Who else is playing around town this weekend? Find out in Texarkana's Live Music Scene.
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Rodney Atkins Highlights 48th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival
Rodney Atkins Highlights 48th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival
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Register Now For Axe Throwing Course at UA Hope-Texarkana
How would you like to learn the art of Axe Throwing? The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Community Education Department will have an axe-throwing class in August so here is your chance to learn all about axe throwing.
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2024 New Boston Pioneer Days Complete List of Events
2024 New Boston Pioneer Days Complete List of Events
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Arkansas Lake Named One of The Most Beautiful For Swimming in US
Summer in Arkansas may be hot but you can always cool down at any of the beautiful Arkansas lakes. But, did you know there is one lake in the state that has been named one of the 'Most Beautiful Lakes for Swimming in America?
![Could This be Arkansas Best Kept Secret? Aquatic Campground](http://townsquare.media/site/152/files/2024/07/attachment-Arkansas13.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Could This be Arkansas Best Kept Secret? Aquatic Campground
Could This be Arkansas Best Kept Secret? Aquatic Campground
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Arkansas Man With Texarkana Ties to Compete on Food Network
Arkansas Man With Texarkana Ties to Compete on Food Network
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Geek'd Con 2024 is Just Around The Corner - Check Out The Guests
Geek'd Con is always a ton of fun for all you comic convention-type fans, with great guests, panels, cosplayers, contests, and more. Include it in your schedule now, Friday, August 17 - Sunday, August 19, 2024. If you're looking for tickets and more information, read on...