Great things are being said about Texarkana—and people are listening.

The city’s western spirit served with Southern hospitality is being touted and the result is increased tourism and more dollars spent in the community.

A recent coup in the city’s tourism achievements is the upcoming 2008 Mr. Bass of Arkansas Classic, which will be held for the first time outside of the state, at Wright Patman Lake.

The tournament, Oct. 24-26, will be the third such tourism event to be held at Wright Patman Lake. The Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League held its Classic at the la...

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