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Best Summer Camps Near Texarkana

Wes Spicher — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:30 +0000

If you are looking for something for the kids to do this summer here are a few of the weekly camps and activities going on in Texarkana this summer. MINTON’S SPORTSPLEX Ages 5-12 Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. 5610 Richmond Road, Texarkana, TX 75503 Minton’s Sportsplex has been a staple of the Texarkana area [...]

Senior Health and Wellness Expo

Mimi — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52:19 +0000

Enjoy demonstrations of products and learn about services that benefit seniors and their families. This event is free and open to the public.

At the expo, you will learn new ways to improve your well-being, have the opportunity to get free health screenings, gather tons of great information from our many vendors, enter great giveaways and pick up terrific freebies.

Nightmares About Your Partner Lead to Real Fights The Next Day [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:51:27 +0000

Have you ever had a bad dream about your spouse or significant other? Did you wake up mad or upset at them? You are not alone! I personally can never remember my dream…maybe that’s a good thing for my husband! . A recent study at the University of Maryland found that Yep, those nightmares of [...]

Pray for West, Texas Ribbon

Jim Weaver — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:34:03 +0000

Just a quick reminder to say a prayer for West, Texas today. I’m afraid there may be many deaths and injuries than first announced but either way these good Texas folks need our support and love and prayers to help them get through what will be a tough road ahead. Thank you.

Majority of Newlyweds Want a Boy as First Child Because They are 'Less Hard Work' Than Girls [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:14:36 +0000

Are boys easier to raise than girls? A recent survey says a majority of people think so. The survey asked over two thousand recently married couples about which they would prefer as a first child: 45% said boys are “less hard work” than girls. 33% said boys are better at looking after younger brothers and [...]

Watch Out For This 2-Year-Old Bedtime Bandit! [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:05:59 +0000

What do you do when your big sister has an animal pillow that you really really need at bedtime? Introducing the Bedtime Bandit! This 2-year-old was caught red handed on film by his parents. Watch as he cleverly breaks into his sister’s locked room! Yes, I said locked! This toddler is too smart for me! [...]

How Long Can You Save Food? [POLL]

Mimi — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:10:53 +0000

So you have cooked this great meal and somehow the leftovers got pushed to the back of the fridge. You find it a week later–a full seven days. Do you eat it? How long can you save food and it still be safe to eat? According to Mayo Clinic Nutritionist Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D., leftovers [...]

Kids Rewarded For Good Manners At Wash. Restaurant

Aaron on Air — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:26:36 +0000

To Laura King, her three children were acting normal while enjoying dinner at an Italian restaurant in their hometown in Washington state. But staffers of the restaurant Sogno di Vino in Poulsbo were so impressed with her children’s table manners during their Feb. 1 dinner that they thanked her kids and gave the family of [...]

Dad Makes Daughter Wear T-Shirt With His Face on it For Missing Curfew [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:49:26 +0000

Parents are getting creative! Seems that if your teenager breaks the rules, grounding them just ain’t working. Instead embarrassing them in front of the world is what works. A dad recently punished his daughter because she broke curfew. Her punishment? She had to wear a t-shirt with HIS face on it saying “Try Me” for [...]

Lies Parents Tell Their Children

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:59:42 +0000

No! Say it isn’t so! Parents lie to their kids? Yes, but the lies are little lies. A new study shows parents tell lies to keep their children safe and healthy. The top lies? “Broccoli makes you taller.” Hey wait a minute! My mom said that and I am tall. Surely she wasn’t telling me [...]

'Just as Pretty' Program Will Help Teens Save Money on Prom Dresses!

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:40:25 +0000

How awesome is this! Prom can be expensive so Carrissa Wallace and Kathy Zwirnmann are going to do something about it and help teens in our area that might not be able to afford a prom dress. Let’s face it! You wear a formal once and you really don’t want to wear the same one [...]

The 2013 Bridal Fair is THIS Saturday!

Jim Weaver — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:42:12 +0000

We keep telling you, one place, one day, everything you need. We really mean that! Ruth’s Flowers and Townsquare Media once again bring you the best way to plan your 2013 wedding in the Ark-La-Tex, the 2013 Bridal Fair is this Saturday at the Four States Entertainment Center. Be there from 10:00a.m. until 3:00p.m. to [...]

Loyal Dog Attends Mass Every Day At Church Where Owner's Funeral Was Held

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:05:55 +0000

This is a great story for anyone that has ever experienced the unconditional love and devotion of a dog. This dog is so loyal to his owner, that he has continued to go to mass at the church where her funeral was held months ago. Read the details. Ciccio, a 12-year-old German Shepherd, was adopted as [...]

Flu Shots Available Around Texarkana

Jim Weaver — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:16:54 +0000

The whole country it has come down with the flu! If you watch those stories and maps they keep showing on TV news, that’s exactly what you might think. Here’s the truth and what you can do about it. Yes, it’s bad. No, it’s not the worst as some might try to make you think. [...]

Most Common Arguments When Traveling With Family This Christmas [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:53:14 +0000

Ah, the Christmas road trip! Over the hills and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go! Pack your bags and don’t forget the presents! Many of us will be traveling for the holidays, and the arguing in the car begins! A survey in Britain showed that 2 out of 5 Brits admit, yes there [...]

Forever Families — Learn How to Help and Foster or Adopt a Child

Mimi — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:39:19 +0000

There are approximately 130 children in Bowie County that do not have homes. There are only 10 foster families in Bowie County which means there are not enough homes in this area for the children so they have to be moved out of town and away from everything that they are familiar with.

You can help out by becoming a foster family. There will be an information meeting at the Texarkana Library on Thursday, November 15, 2012. At this meeting you will learn how to become a foster family as well as what it takes to adopt one of these deserving children.

'Mad Libs' Publisher Larry Sloan Dies in Los Angeles

Jathan Fink — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:55:15 +0000

Some people build a career based on a simple idea. Larry Sloan, the publisher of Mad Libs, was one of those men. He died on Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 89.

The last of the founding publishers at Price Stern Sloan Publishing, Larry Sloan started the fi

Airline Announces Kid Free Zone, Good Idea or Bad? [VIDEO] [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:39:19 +0000

Crying babies and screaming kids are a part of life, but if your sitting next to them on a long flight it can get old really quick. That’s why an airline has announced they are banning children from the first seven rows on long flights. Asian airline AirAsia says “The Quite Zone” area will be [...]

Boy Scout Camp Out Brings New Signage to Smith Park

Jim Weaver — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:05:17 +0000

This past weekend Caddo Area Council/Troop 3 of the Boys Scouts of America had a little camp out. No big jamboree or anything like that, just a "basics" camp out to show several new scouts how to work as a team, cook and clean up after themselves. Oh, and do something to spruce up the signage at the Miller County Gun Range at Smith Park.

Is There Anything for Teens to Do in Texarkana?

Jathan Fink — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:01:22 +0000

Growing up in a small town is hard. We’ve heard from plenty of teens and parents alike that there is nothing for teenagers to do in Texarkana. That’s why we’ve created our Teen Spot Map to showcase all the great activities that kids and their families can do right here in the Ark-La-Tex! To make [...]