Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Aviation milestone unveiled at MRO: Dean Baldwin Painting plans to open an aircraft paint facility in Texarkana, Arkansas, expected to bring 150 to 160 jobs, featuring four bays, including space for a Boeing 747-8 -- read the full story.

Community compassion on full display: Texarkana packed 2 Pianos Downtown, with more than 200 attendees and surging ticket sales. A $10,000 sponsorship from Dr. Matthew Burks highlighted support for Randy Sams Outreach Shelter -- see how funds support services.

Building stronger prevention networks: Regional leaders will gather in Texarkana tomorrow, April 28, for a two day summit on substance misuse, youth mental health, and digital wellness at the Holiday Inn Arkansas Convention Center -- get all the summit details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably paying way more than you need to. It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,000 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium to ~$60 a month - see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Game night meets oysters: Texarkana week feeling long? Slide into Fat Jacks Oyster and Sports Bar for chargrilled or on-the-half-shell oysters, po’boys, and those famous steak dinners or burgers while the game’s on. They post the entertainment lineup on Facebook, so peek first, then claim a stool and call it self-care.

Weekend putt fix: Texarkana’s own Fun Country Park offers two freshly landscaped 18-hole mini golf courses with just-tricky-enough hills and obstacles, plus go-karts and a rock wall for extra adrenaline. When cabin fever hits, it’s the low-effort, outdoorsy fix that keeps everyone moving and grinning.

Cozy bourbon escape: The Eagle Bourbon & Wine Lounge is your conversation-first, upscale hangout in downtown Texarkana, set in a late-1800s building with a quietly classy vibe, curated whiskey and wine, small bites, and even a golf simulator. Make it your this-week move with friends, settle in, let the evening unspool.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🎨 Blue Willow Blooms Paint and Sip @ Redbone Magic Brewing Company | Tuesday (4/28) at 6:00 PM – Redbone is turning into an art studio with ColorHype TXK, so channel that Blue Willow china energy, sip something nice, and let them handle the mess. Supplies are covered, your first drink's included, and it's adults only. If you scored a spot, well played.

💃 Music and Moves @ TRAHC’s ArtSpace at 518 Pine | Wednesday (4/29) at 10:00 AM – Let the littles shake their sillies out at Music & Moves with local educator, Kay Shirley, a playful mashup of singing, dancing, and rhythm. You stay to cheer and corral, no adult registration, one ticket per child, now at TRAHC’s second spot, 518 Pine St.

🦞 Crawfish Drawdown @ Four States Fair Arena | Thursday (4/30) at 7:00 PM – Come for the mudbugs, stay for a $5,000 plot twist at the Crawfish Drawdown. $100 admits two, includes two crawfish meals with fixings, add a $20 Safety for a second chance, plus auctions, only 200 tickets, and proceeds to the Ag Learning Center.

🍷 2026 Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival @ Spring Lake Park | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – Texarkana’s favorite excuse to day-drink across state lines is back, and yes, the pours are as twice-as-fine as the name promises. Stroll the booths, chat up local vendors, sip exceptional wines, and pretend it’s for the community, which it actually is.

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