Sports & Recreation

Harvest Texarkana presents wine and jazz

Harvest Texarkana presents wine and jazz

The aroma of gourmet food and wine will join the sounds of 8T’s starting at 6 p.m. at the historic Silvermoon on Broad on Friday, April 5 as Harvest Texarkana presents its annual Wine and Jazz Benefit. The event is being presented by Red Road Winery, Ledwell Machinery, and Dr Ly and Aaron Gaylor. 

Reservations are $75 in advance or $85 at the door.  Reservations can be made by calling Harvest Texarkana at 870-774-1398 or visiting the office at 3120 East 19th Street, Texarkana, Arkansas. 

World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

World's best bullriders headed to Texarkana, Ark.

The world’s top bull riders and bulls are headed to Four States Fair Arena on Friday March 29 for the Professional Bull Riders Cooper Tires “Mike White” Invitational Presented by Bowie County Equipment & New Holland.

Tickets, at $15, have been on sale since Feb. 20 at the following locations: Jody’s Flowers (903-667-4321), Vintaj Cowgirl (903-219-1154), Baskins (430-200-2769), and Four States Box Office. The gate at the Four States Fair Arena will be open for ticket purchases from 9 a.m. on March 29 until the tickets are sold out. 

Texarkana Parks Department hosts 21st Fishing Derby

Texarkana Parks Department hosts 21st Fishing Derby

The Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its 21st annual Fishing Derby on Thursday, Feb. 21, and Friday, Feb. 22nd, at Spring Lake Park. 

Activities on Thursday are from 8 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. and activities on Friday will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at approximately 1 p.m.

Texas High secures spot in state swimming championships

Texas High secures spot in state swimming championships

The Texas University Interscholastic League announced the qualifiers for their upcoming 2013 Class 4A Swimming and Diving Championships to be held on February 22 and 23 at the Jamail University of Texas Aquatic Center, and the Texas High Tigersharks look to be well represented for the task of pursuing their first State Championship in several years.

Bowie County Special Olympics hosting benefit

Bowie County Special Olympics hosting benefit

A dart tournament and silent auction are just a few of the things taking place at the 6th Annual Bowie County Special Olympics Benefit. The event begins at noon on Saturday, January 26 at the Texarkana Elks Lodge, 3702 New Boston Road in Texarkana.

Texarkana, TX High hosting baseball hitting camp

Texarkana, TX High hosting baseball hitting camp

Kids ages 7 - 14 who want to hone up on their batting skills can attend a Hitting Camp, hosted by Texarkana, TX High Baseball on January 4. The camp will take place inside the THS Indoor Mulit-Purpose Facility.

Tickets on sale for Texas High's playoff game

Tickets on sale for Texas High's playoff game

Tickets for the Bi-District Playoff game between the Texas High Tigers and the Sherman High Bearcats will go on sale Tuesday & Wednesday, November 13 – 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the TISD Administrative Offices, 4241 Summerhill Road.