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On the Line

A biweekly podcast from the Texarkana Gazette. Host Karl Richter talks with some of the most interesting people in Texarkana USA. Recorded in Starbear Studio at the Texarkana Gazette.

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March 28, 2025

Introducing ‘150 Years of the Texarkana Gazette’

If you like "On the Line," give this a listen. It's the latest episode of our new podcast "150 Years of the Texarkana Gazette."...

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ENCORE | Jennifer Lacefield, Executive Director, Randy Sams Outreach Shelter

Episode 17

March 28, 2025

ENCORE | Jennifer Lacefield, Executive Director, Randy Sams Outreach Shelter

UPDATE: Randy Sams' annual dueling pianos fundraiser is April 24, 2025. __ Karl spoke with Jennifer Lacefield, executive director of Texarkana's Randy Sams Outreach...

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DOUBLE FEATURE: Hailey Wright of “The Voice” • The history of Arkansas newspapers

Episode 4

March 07, 2025

DOUBLE FEATURE: Hailey Wright of “The Voice” • The history of Arkansas newspapers

In this two-part episode, Karl first speaks with Redwater, Texas' own Hailey Wright, who is appearing on NBC singing competition show "The Voice." Then...

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LOCAL HISTORY | Railroads

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February 20, 2025

LOCAL HISTORY | Railroads

Karl talked with Dr. Laura Sikes about railroads' importance in the founding and early development of Texarkana. OTHER LOCAL HISTORY EPISODES The Caddo Nation,...

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Texarkana Public Library turns 100

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February 07, 2025

Texarkana Public Library turns 100

Olivia Poulton, executive director of Texarkana Public Library, and Mallory Wyatt, member of the TPL Centennial Committee, talk about celebrating the 100th anniversary of...

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January 09, 2025

Gazette at 150 and a look back at 2024's interviews

The year’s first episode looks back at 2024 and forward to 2025. Gazette GM and Editor James Bright explained the new Texarkana Gazette Community...

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