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![In Memoriam Aaron Brand](https://episodes.castos.com/60ccd49376f759-56068567/images/Aaron-Brand.jpg)
October 19, 2021
In Memoriam Aaron Brand
Colleagues, friends and loved ones share their thoughts and memories about the late Aaron Brand. Aaron died unexpectedly the weekend of Oct. 2 at...
00:32:30
![Mayoral candidates' forum](https://episodes.castos.com/60ccd49376f759-56068567/images/MayorMugs.jpg)
October 12, 2021
Mayoral candidates' forum
This week's episode focuses on this year's race for mayor in Texarkana, Texas. Mayor Bob Bruggeman is seeking a fifth consecutive term in office....
00:31:01
![Ina McDowell, executive director of Main Street Texarkana](https://episodes.castos.com/60ccd49376f759-56068567/images/Ina-4.jpg)
October 05, 2021
Ina McDowell, executive director of Main Street Texarkana
Ina McDowell is in the forefront of efforts to bring Texarkana's long-neglected downtown back to thriving life. As executive director of Main Street Texarkana,...
00:34:40
![LOCAL HISTORY: Who was sideshow giant Big Jim Patterson?](https://episodes.castos.com/60ccd49376f759-56068567/images/Jim-thumb.jpg)
September 26, 2021
LOCAL HISTORY: Who was sideshow giant Big Jim Patterson?
When Houston-area technology professional Benny Prince began researching his Ark-La-Tex roots, he had no idea he would meet a character literally larger than life....
00:26:28
![10-episode Roundup](https://episodes.castos.com/60ccd49376f759-56068567/images/AdobeStock-230482683.jpeg)
September 21, 2021
10-episode Roundup
This week's "On the Line" reviews highlights from our first 10 episodes. It's a great way to introduce someone new to the podcast —...
00:27:37
![Economic development champion Rob Sitterley](https://episodes.castos.com/60ccd49376f759-56068567/images/rob-sitterley.jpeg)
September 14, 2021
Economic development champion Rob Sitterley
As president and CEO of economic development organization AR-TX REDI, Rob Sitterley leads local efforts to bring new businesses and well-paying jobs to Texarkana....
00:34:55