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🌱 How a viral gel-gun trend could land Texarkana teens in handcuffs
Good morning Texarkana! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a viral gel-gun trend could land Texarkana teens in handcuffs
- What Texas A&M Texarkana students asked a national money podcast live
- Parole board’s latest decision in notorious Texarkana Outback triple murder case
Also on today's calendar: Florals for Her and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, warm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. TTPD warns of consequences of using orbeez-style guns (ktbs.com) — Texarkana police are warning families that the viral Orbeez-style gel gun challenge has already led to local injuries and could result in assault charges for kids involved. Officers urge parents to closely monitor where their children are, what they’re doing, and to make sure these toys are only used safely with willing participants, not unsuspecting neighbors. 
2. The Mental Game of Money: What Elite Athletes Know That Most Investors Don't (SB1829) (stackingbenjamins.com) — Texarkana listeners will hear this money podcast team spotlight a live Q&A taping at Texas A&M Texarkana, where students quiz hosts Joe and Paula Pant about real-world financial decisions. The episode itself dives into performance coach Jim Murphy’s mindset tools for handling money stress, explores how AI can mislead people on financial choices, and mixes in lighthearted Tax Day and McDonald’s trivia.
3. Parole denied for man who pleaded guilty in 2003 Texarkana triple murder (kltv.com) — A man linked to the 2003 triple murder at an Outback Steakhouse in Texarkana has again been denied parole, with officials citing the violent nature of the crime. He won’t be eligible for parole review until 2031, while his co-defendant remains in prison without current parole eligibility.
4. Prep Baseball Roundup: Troup and Brook Hill earn landslide wins (jacksonvilleprogress.com) — Texas High’s baseball team dominated Jacksonville 16-1 in Texarkana, holding the visitors to just one hit in Tuesday’s matchup. The roundup also highlights strong performances from other East Texas programs, but the Tigers’ big home win keeps them firmly in the District 10-5A race.
5. Australian frontier drama 'The Proposition' (texarkanagazette.com) — Texarkana Public Library cardholders can stream the acclaimed Australian Western “The Proposition” for free through Kanopy, making it an easy movie-night option for locals. The film offers a gritty, violent look at 1880s frontier Australia, with standout performances and a tough, unromanticized take on lawmen, outlaws, and power.
📸 Around Texarkana
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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TXK Catfish & Mudbug Festival Heats Up Downtown Texarkana with Featured Guest “Cooking with Cajun” on April 18th
Main Street Texarkana, 401 N State Line Ave, Texarkana
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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LADY LEOPARD SOFTBALL JV & V vs REDWATER @LIBERTY-EYLAU STARTING @4:30 PM *DISTRICT GAME*
Liberty-Eylau El Texarkana, TX 75501
4:30 pm -
LEOPARD BASEBALL vs REDWATER @LIBERTY-EYLAU STARTING @6:30 PM
Liberty-Eylau El Texarkana, TX 75501
6:30 pm -
Florals for Her
Redbone Magic Brewing , 1304 Texas Blvd , Texarkana
1:00 pm -
Uke 103: Overcome the Humdrum Strum
Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing , CEC Annex , Coolidge Ave , Texarkana
2:00 pm -
Shades of HUNKS at Empire 7 Venue (Texarkana, TX) 04/19/26
Empire 7 Venue , 1801 Waterall St , Texarkana
8:00 pm -
STAAR US HISTORY EOC
Liberty-Eylau H S Texarkana, TX 75501 -
STAAR Biology EOC
Liberty-Eylau H S Texarkana, TX 75501
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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LADY LEOPARD SOFTBALL JV & V vs REDWATER @LIBERTY-EYLAU STARTING @4:30 PM *DISTRICT GAME*
Liberty-Eylau El Texarkana, TX 75501
4:30 pm -
LEOPARD BASEBALL vs REDWATER @LIBERTY-EYLAU STARTING @6:30 PM
Liberty-Eylau El Texarkana, TX 75501
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JV LEOPARD BASEBALL JV DISTRICT TOURNAMENT *TIMES ARE TBA*
Liberty-Eylau El Texarkana, TX 75501 -
STAAR US HISTORY EOC
Liberty-Eylau H S Texarkana, TX 75501
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Sushi was LOST on March 18, 2026 in Red Lick, TX 75503 near Near FM2148 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner,… (Nextdoor South Redlick)
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier in Texarkana. Apply here.
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - Central Mall in Texarkana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Texarkana here.
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