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Hello Texarkana! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Amazon’s new delivery hub, a $15 all-you-can-eat chili cook-off, and Pancake Day 2026 + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Skills to meet complex needs: For the Sake of One will host biannual TBRI training March 13-14 at Heritage Church in Texarkana, Texas, focused on supporting vulnerable children, with CPE hours offered and $35 registration — see dates, credits, and cost.

Community marks logistics milestone: Amazon’s new Last Mile Station in Texarkana opened in February as city leaders joined a ribbon-cutting to celebrate, adding a new hub for local package deliveries — read the full story.

Homebuilding effort gains momentum: Habitat for Humanity broke ground in Hooks on a donated lot for the Lummus-Patterson family, and the group hopes to build a home every 18 months with more community support — get details on the build.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Experience Celtic Spring with The Muses
• Join the $15 all-you-can-eat chili cook-off
• Eat at Bubba’s to support RRCU Gives
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.

From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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🫶 We got your back

Small plates, big vibe: Craving a low-key night that still feels like a treat? The Eagle Bourbon & Wine Lounge offers conversation-friendly vibes, curated pours, and shareable bites like charcuterie, pimento cheese, and deviled eggs in a restored downtown space, perfect for a midweek catch-up or date night without shouting over the music.

Stock up for outside: From new reels and soft plastics to camo, calls, and those “why didn’t I get this sooner” odds and ends, ArkLaTex Outfitters keeps local hunts and lake days simple. Expect straightforward advice and gear that actually fits how folks here fish, scout, and spend Saturdays.

Big-screen sanity saver: Whether you’re into the latest hit or just fleeing couch-scroll fatigue, Cinemark Texarkana 14 keeps movie night easy and genuinely fun. Gather your crew, pick a crowd-pleaser, then let previews and popcorn do the week’s heavy lifting.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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💃 Music and Moves @ TRAHC’s ArtSpace | Wednesday (3/4) at 10:00 AM – Music and Moves is turning tiny humans into happy metronomes this spring, with local educator Kay Shirley leading the sing, dance, and wiggle. Classes are at TRAHC’s second location, 518 Pine St. Grown-ups stay, no need to register, just one ticket per child.

🃏 Weekly Lorcana League @ Meeple City | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Thinking of swapping doomscrolling for a little Disney-fueled strategy? Thursday nights are Lorcana League, with friendly locals, taught-on-the-spot rules, and promo goodies just for playing. Low stress, high camaraderie, and an easy excuse to call it quality time, not a hobby.

🥞 Dr. Seuss Brunch @ Café Lucille | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Brunch is getting the Dr. Seuss treatment at Café Lucille, with playful food specials, fun drinks, and a themed Pop-Tart decorating station. Bring the kids or just your inner one, and let someone else do the dishes. Snag a table at cafelucilletxk.com.

🌸 Flower Fridge Magnets @ TRAHC’s ArtSpace | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Your fridge has held school photos and takeout menus long enough. Head to TRAHC’s ArtSpace on Pine Street for a two-part ceramics workshop with Kay Shirley, and craft flower magnets, big or small. All ages, all materials, they’ll glaze for you if life happens.

🌶 Chili Cook Off @ Crossroad Drifters MC | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – The first annual Chili Cook Off is ladling out endless bowls for $15, with a $100 prize on the line, and raffles too. Bring the family, calibrate your spice tolerance, and brace for the beans versus no beans debate we all secretly take personally.

🥞 Pancake Day 2026 @ Texarkana Texas High School | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Kiwanis’ 68th Pancake Day is back, now at the Texas High School CTE Center. Eight bucks gets you all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, and bragging rights, with parking on Kennedy Lane, so bring the crew and call it breakfast, community spirit, and nostalgia in one tidy stack.

🎖 Wagons for Veterans @ Four States Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Cast-iron chuckwagon grub over open fire, and every bite helps our local vets. Drop 20 bucks, 10 for kids, at Four States Fairgrounds, then wander the square dancing, antique tractors, bounce houses, the car show, and a live auction, because generosity pairs nicely with seconds.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Texarkana report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 84°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 22%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 29%

A chance of rain showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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