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Hello Texarkana! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: The Sleeping Beauty, Randy Travis’ More Life Tour, and Pancake Day 2026 + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Young leaders lift their community: Two Texas High School students in Texarkana earned a $1,000 National Student Council grant and say they will pay it forward with projects to benefit classmates and neighbors — read the full story.
Weekend of friendly competition: The Brian Harris Golf & Pickleball Tournament will return to Northridge Country Club in Texarkana March 20-21. Youth on Friday night, adults Saturday, with spectators welcome to support nursing scholarships — get all the details.
A fairytale evening awaits: International Ballet Stars will bring The Sleeping Beauty to Texarkana’s Perot Theatre on March 27, with director Artem Yachmennikov leading a one-night showcase of world-class dancers — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie cravings, handled: When the sweet tooth strikes, head to Julie’s Deli, a Texarkana favorite since 1996, where a full bakery turns out made-from-scratch pies daily. The kind of slice that makes an ordinary Tuesday feel like a mini holiday… no RSVP required.
Fresh flower mood boost: Ruth’s Flowers specializes in custom floral design for weddings, sympathy, birthdays, or just because, so every bouquet feels made for your week, not a warehouse. Expect cheerful stems for the kitchen table, thoughtful details, and an easy mood lift that lingers long after the vase is set.
Grip-strength upgrade, anyone? Craving a rope-free rush that feels climb-adjacent? At GJump Texarkana, the ninja course serves warped walls, a rope cage, and giant swings, plus trampolines and dodgeball for sneaky cross-training. Low effort, high grin count, and a solid way to shake off the week.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎶 Music and Moves @ TRAHC’s ArtSpace at 518 Pine | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Bring your tiny tornado to Music & Moves with local educator Kay Shirley, a semester of singing, dancing, and wiggly joy at TRAHC’s second location, 518 Pine St. You stay, no need to register, and it’s one ticket per child. Nap afterward encouraged.
🃏 Yu-Gi-Oh! Friday Tournament @ MeepleCity | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Think your decision-making skills peaked with a duel disk? Friday nights at Meeple City mean Yu-Gi-Oh! showdowns loaded with strategy, nostalgia, and zero drama, just bragging rights and new friends. Message them on Facebook or Discord, shuffle up, and be home by a sensible hour.
🥞 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.
🌶 Chili Cook Off @ Crossroad Drifters MC | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Around here, bragging rights come simmered. First annual Chili Cook Off, $15 all you can eat, and a cool $100 to whoever brings the heat. Bring the family, pace yourself, and pack your pride, water, and antacids.
🛍 Rhea Lana’s Spring/Summer 2026 Family Shopping Event @ Texarkana Pavilion | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Remember the old Bed Bath & Beyond? It’s now packed with 40,000 inspected kids’ finds, newborn to teen, at 60 to 90 percent off, so you can restock for spring and summer without wincing at price tags. Snag a pre-sale pass for first pick, or enjoy free entry, easy parking, and a calmer wallet.
🩰 The Sleeping Beauty @ Perot Theatre | Friday (3/27) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade your Netflix queue for real fairy-tale sparkle, here it is: Sleeping Beauty glides into the Perot with international stars, lavish sets, and the goosebump-inducing Rose Adagio. One night only, worthy date-night or grandkid-brag material.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Texarkana report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 90%
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 13%
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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