Tonight's “Young Sheldon” episode includes references to a comic book convention in Texarkana that actually happened, whether they know it on the show or not. The "Young Sheldon" TV series called it Texarkana-Con, which is close. It was actually a science fiction convention called Texar-Kon, and it happened five years in a row starting in 1981.
It has been said and I agree, Alex Smith Park is a hidden gem in Miller County, Arkansas. Texarkana Scout Troop 3 has used it for many years for primitive camping experiences and earning merit badges. There are several Eagle Scout projects around the park as well, two of which I helped build myself. Smith Park has always been a very handy place to get away without having to drive too far away. In
Brewsters on the Boulevard coffee house opened up in 2019 and from all reports seemed to be doing pretty well on Texas Blvd. A popular hangout for younger folks like my 20-year-old son who went there for one of his favorite drinks almost every day.
Arkansas is known as the Natural State, most states have their own state slogan, something that identifies their region. But do you know Arkansas' state motto?
There was a big blowup last week from the most popular podcaster on the planet, Joe Rogan, over Twitter and the fact that if someone tweets something on their feed that the Twits don't like, they permanently ban you from their service. Joe left, I left a while back when they banned President Trump. You don't ban the President of the United States from your service because you differ with them poli
It's a new year, how about a new house? Here's one with 10 bedrooms, 8 full baths, 4 partial baths, oh, and did we mention the waterpark in the backyard? You're gonna have to get out your big boy checkbook on this one, it's only $19.5 Million. I'm sure it won't last long.
This is one of those questions that comes up every now and then and some folks are quite adamant that driving with your interior lights on is illegal. Is it illegal in Texas and Arkansas? Let's find out.
Recent studies have revealed something that nobody ever thought in a million years could be true, building more lanes, more roads and better access can actually make traffic worse? What?
I love Thanksgiving, I love getting together with family and friends and stuffing our faces, loosening our belts afterward, and nodding off while the Cowboys beat the heck out somebody, anybody. But as I sit here and think about the preparations for the upcoming Turkey Day I do come to the same conclusion, there are at least 5 Thanksgiving side dishes that have got to go.
It's another in the ever-lengthening list of "Worth the Drive" places to go, this one, however, will not be there forever, if you are a fan of Van Gogh's art, then your time is running out.