On the Line

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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.

  1. ENCORE: "Rocky Horror" superfan Larry Viezel

    OCT 18

    ENCORE: "Rocky Horror" superfan Larry Viezel

    Larry Viezel has been passionate about “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” for three decades and is president of the Official Fan Club. In 2022, he and Karl talked about the show's history, cast, music and what's made it so special to generations of fans. Texarkana's Perot Theatre will present “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. LINKS Tickets: "Rocky Horror" at the Perot "The Rocky Horror Treasury: A Tribute to the Ultimate Cult Classic"

    20 min
  2. LOCAL HISTORY | The Great Red River Raft

    AUG 30

    LOCAL HISTORY | The Great Red River Raft

    This episode is the third in our new local history series featuring Dr. Laura Sikes, assistant professor of history and director of the Red River Center for Regional History and Culture at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Laura continues the series with the history of the Great Raft, a miles-long logjam that blocked travel and shipping via the Red River for centuries. LINKS Source — "No Hope! The Story of the Great Red River Raft," by Mitchel Whitington Send Karl an email Send Dr. Sikes an email

    53 min
  3. High School Football Preview

    AUG 19

    High School Football Preview

    Texarkana Gazette Sports Director Jason Hopkins and reporter Austin Litterell talk about the 2024 edition of "The Audible," our comprehensive local and regional high school football preview magazine. Follow "On the Line" with your favorite podcast app Listen to previous episodes of "On the Line" and other Starbear Studio podcasts

    22 min

  4. JUL 25

    Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas executive director

    In January 2024, Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker became executive director of Literacy Texas, a nonprofit that supports adult education efforts statewide. She previously was executive director of the Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties in Texarkana, Texas. She and Karl talked about her new role, the upcoming annual Literacy Texas conference, and her views of the adult education landscape across the state. LINKS Literacy Texas Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties

    30 min

  5. JUN 28

    Matt Solomon, Historic Preservation Officer, Texarkana, Texas

    Texarkana native Matt Solomon became the Texas side's Historic Preservation Officer in January 2024, and he wasted no time getting to work compiling a survey of the city's historic markers. He and Karl talked about his plans to replace and reinstall some local markers, as well as people and places worthy of future markers. They also spoke about Texarkana, Texas, City Hall, and preparations to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its official opening in 2025.

    49 min

  6. JUN 14

    Allen Brown, mayor of Texarkana, Arkansas

    Second-term Arkansas-side Mayor Allen Brown and Karl talk about a variety of topics including economic development, hiring for key city government positions and street repair.

    34 min
  7. LOCAL HISTORY | The Caddo Nation, Part 2

    MAY 24

    LOCAL HISTORY | The Caddo Nation, Part 2

    This episode is the second in our new local history series featuring Dr. Laura Sikes, assistant professor of history and director of the Red River Center for Regional History and Culture at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Laura starts the series with the history of the Texarkana region’s original residents, the Caddo Nation. LINKS Source — “Caddo Indians: Where We Come From,” by Cecile Elkins Carter Caddo Indian Pottery Collection at Northeast Texas Community College Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Send Karl an email Send Dr. Sikes an email

    43 min
  8. LOCAL HISTORY | The Caddo Nation, Part 1

    MAY 10

    LOCAL HISTORY | The Caddo Nation, Part 1

    This episode is the first in our new local history series featuring Dr. Laura Sikes, assistant professor of history and director of the Red River Center for Regional History and Culture at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Laura starts the series with the history of the Texarkana region’s original residents, the Caddo Nation. LINKS Source — “Caddo Indians: Where We Come From,” by Cecile Elkins Carter Caddo Indian Pottery Collection at Northeast Texas Community College Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Send Karl an email Send Dr. Sikes an email

    40 min
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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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  • Creator
    Starbear Studio
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021
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    On the Line

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