KTXK Texarkana Fine Arts Radio

06/19/2025

TEXARKANA, TX- The City of Texarkana, Texas, in partnership with the Texarkana Historic Landmark Commission and historian and author Gary L. Pinkerton, proudly announces the installation of 10 new signs marking the historic route of Trammel’s Trace, the first road to Texas from the North, and a vital link in early American expansion.

This initiative builds on the extensive research of Mr. Pinkerton, author of ‘Trammel’s Trace: The First Road to Texas from the North’, whose work helped pinpoint the original path of the Trace through the Texarkana area. The newly installed signs are strategically placed along public roadways and parks, following the documented route and offering historical context to residents and visitors alike.

Mr. Pinkerton emphasized the trail’s importance to Texarkana’s heritage.



“Trammel’s Trace was the first road into Texas from the North and played a crucial role in shaping the early settlement of this region,” said Pinkerton. “It’s exciting to see Texarkana honoring that legacy and making history more visible and accessible.”



Trammel’s Trace is named for Nicholas Trammell, a “frontier entrepreneur” who smuggled raced horses, and briefly operated a ferry in Texas before being chased back to Arkansas. He was instrumental in opening an ancient Caddo trail from the Arkansas Territory into what was then Spanish, later Mexican Texas. He was directly credited with opening the section of the road from Pecan Point to Nacogdoches in 1821. The Trace became a critical immigration route for Anglo settlers, particularly during the period leading up to Texas independence.



City of Texarkana, Texas Historic Preservation Officer Matt Solomon underscores the importance of celebrating the trail’s history and the community’s heritage.



“Recognizing this historic route deepens our connection to the past and highlights Texarkana’s unique place in Texas history,” said Solomon. “The new signs, along with the upcoming historical marker, help create connections, shared experiences, and a sense of place for our community.”



In addition to the signage, the City has ordered a replacement historical marker through the Texas Historical Commission. This marker will serve as a permanent tribute to the significance of Trammel’s Trace in Texas history. A public dedication ceremony is planned to coincide with the marker’s installation.



More information about the dedication ceremony and the Trammel’s Trace project will be shared in the coming months. Residents are encouraged to visit the newly installed signs and learn more at Texarkana, TX City Hall as it prepares to celebrate its 100th Anniversary or visit www.garylpinkerton.com to download a map of Trammel’s Trace through Texas.

05/31/2025

UPDATE: The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of Grant Matthew Hardin.

FBI Little Rock is assisting the USMS, DOC, & ASP with the search for and apprehension of this individual.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

05/25/2025

**INMATE ESCAPE**

May 25, 2025
CALICO ROCK, Ark. — On Sunday, May 25, at approximately 3:40 p.m., inmate Grant Hardin, ADC #168541, escaped from the North Central Unit.

Anyone with information about inmate Hardin’s whereabouts should contact local law enforcement immediately.

The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction are working with local, state and federal law enforcement to follow leads.

Hardin has been at the North Central Unit since 2017, serving a 30-year sentence for first-degree murder, as well as an additional sentence for r**e. Hardin was the former police chief for the city of Gateway, with a background in law enforcement.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

02/05/2025

An exhibit featuring 150 unique artifacts from Pompeii is currently on display at the Graceland Exhibition Center in Memphis. Sabrina McCormick recently visited the center. Hear the story on the link below.

http://www.ktxk.org/

01/20/2025

The Greater Texarkana NAACP hosted their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program at Laurence Dunbar Intermediate School Monday.

The event included guest speakers, including Antonio Williams, CEO of Village Communities of Texarkana, and special performances by students. Among those performers was Ally Evans with the Scholars of Texarkana who performed a dance program for the event.

Also, as part of the event, participants lit candles in honor of King’s principles of non-violence.

01/13/2025

Texarkana College celebrated the inaugural Aviation Technology class this morning at its new hanger at Texarkana Airport. The event was highlighted with a grand opening and ribbon cutting.

11/25/2024

Downtown Texarkana will host a Christmas Stroll from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday Dec. 6 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 on Broad Street.

For updates check Facebook Christmas Stroll TXK

-Schedule-
Friday, Dec 6th

10:00 Shoppes on Broad Open

10:00-5:00pm: Downtown Historical Churches Open House
St James Church, 1st Methodist Church, 1st Baptist Church Downtown-
Festively decorated, special music and refreshments

3:15 pm: The Voice of Kaitlyn Higginbotham appearing at 217 Broad Street(Next to GQ)

4:30 pm: Better Homes Harmony-appearing at 204 Broad Street (Next to Logan’s)

5:00 pm: Adult Luminary Walk, begin at 204 Broad Street

5:30 pm: Adult Christmas Caroling- Bring your voices. Front Street Plaza at Wood Street

Saturday, Dec 7th
10:00-Shoppes on Broad Open

10:00- 5:00PM Downtown Historical Churches Open House
St James Church, 1st Methodist Church, 1st Baptist Church Downtown-
Festively decorated, special music and refreshments

11:30-12:30 Baby Stroll- Starting Place- Prodigy Yoga
Be sure to put this in your calendar! Ladies with little ones, you want to sign up for this Baby Stroll! The prizes are great! A gift certificate from Southern Grace baby boutique for best Christmas attire and a free Sauna from Prodigy Yoga for best decorated stroller/wagon. Ages are infant to four years old. Get your creative juices flowing! Entry forms are available at Southern Grace, Prodigy Yoga, and Hart’s on Broad.

1:00 pm: Acoustical guitarist Patrick McReynolds (211 Broad St)

1:00-1:30 pm: Children’s story time at The Stained Page (115 Main Street) Miss Nancy will be reading Christmas stories to children 5-10 years old.

1:30- 4 States Fusion Chorus (217 Broad Street) next to GQ

2:15- Children’s caroling- bring your voices (Front Street Plaza)

3:15- The Voice of Kaitlyn Higginbotham appearing at 217 Broad Street (Next to GQ)

430- The Mayos -211 Broad (Next to GQ)

10/09/2024

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10/01/2024

Missing Person Update:

ALMA, Arkansas -- Using new DNA methods, authorities have determined that a prior suspect in the disappearance of six-year-old Morgan Nick in 1995 is now the key suspect in the case.

Police say hair samples retrieved more than two decades after Nick's disappearance, found in a red truck once owned by suspect Billy Jack Lincks, place Nick in the vehicle. Lincks died in 2000, and Alma Police Chief Jeff Pointer said in a media conference Tuesday, they will be interviewing and re-interviewing his known associates to gain insight into his activities.

Morgan Nick Disappeared June 9, 1995 while at a little league game in Alma, Arkansas. She had gone to catch fireflies with some of the children at the game, and was last seen in the parking lot nearby. Children, when questioned, reported seeing a creepy man talking to the child just before she disappeared, according to news sources.

Lincks was arrested in August of 1995 on allegations of sexual solicitation of an 11 year-old girl in Van Buren Arkansas. Pointer said he attempted to lure the girl into his red truck. Lincks was questioned about Nick's disappearance but denied any involvment.

Colleen Nick, Morgan Nick's mother remarked in the press conference Tuesday morning, that "he [Billy Jack Lincks] stole Morgan from me, her dad, Logan and Taryn. He didn’t see that he could never win. Because our love for Morgan – her memory, her voice – outlasted his life. And that love continues to shine. Morgan’s heart shines on.”

Alma Police are asking that anyone with information that could help resolve this case, please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST
(1-800-843-5678).

06/28/2024

Texarkana Regional Airport held a ribbon cutting Friday for its brand new Jim E. Yates terminal building. Local dignitaries, city officials, residents, community leaders and airline officials gathered to celebrate the event. The first flight ✈️ leaves out of the new terminal at 6 a.m. Monday.