Family Life

You may think it's too early to talk about the Christmas season and maybe it is, but it's not too late to mark your calendars for the return of the KCS Holiday Express Train! So save the date!

Colder temperatures are on the way and there are a lot of people in our area that need coats. It's time to warm Texarkana up with the Worthy of Warmth Run by the Christian Warriors Saturday, November 3. All entry fee proceeds will be used to purchase coats for people in need in the Texarkana area.

Lions and Tigers and more, Oh my! If you love big cats then here's a fun event to check out this Saturday, October, 27.  It's Prowl-O-Ween at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary in Tyler, Texas.

Self Creek Lodge and Marina's 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off is this Saturday, October 27. It's a full day of tasting some great chili! Plus there will be an auction with some great giveaways that will benefit Ryan's Call Foundation.

Autumn is here in a big way. In fact, temperatures are below average this week. This is best time to hit the road and enjoy the scenery. Arkansas is a great place to start. To see the leaves changing color you'll need to start in the northern part of the state first.

Who's ready for some great chili? Do you or someone you know make great chili? How about putting it to the test? It's almost time for Self Creek Lodge and Marina's 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off up the road on Lake Greeson in Kirby, Arkansas on Saturday, October 27.

Learn how to start researching family during a Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives (SARA) workshop from 9AM to noon Saturday, October 13, at the Works Progress Administration Gym at Historic Washington State Park at 100 Morrison St. The Arkansas State Archives, a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, will present “Tracing Your Arkansas Roots: Genealogy 101” workshop held by SARA, a bra

It's something that none of us want to think about but all of us should know. I'm talking about how to react if your precious baby or child started choking or needed CPR. You can learn the basic techniques in a special class that is being held by Wadley Regional Medical Center.

It's the dog days of summer and the kids might be starting to get a little bored with only a few things to do. So, if someone in your family is a huge Harry Potter fan then here is a must for them to do!

Coming up this Friday night June 29 watch the original 'True Grit' on the lawn of the historic ace of Clubs House in downtown Texarkana for Moonlight & Movies.

Join the fun tonight Friday, June 22 on the lawn of the historic ace of Clubs House in downtown Texarkana for Moonlight & Movies. They will be showing the movie 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' starring Helen Mirren.

If you love animals then you really should check out this great event this Saturday in Shreveport. The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux is celebrating twenty years in the Shreveport - Bossier City area and they are celebrating with a Dog Days of Summer Block Party.