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Texarkana welcomes Bill Gaither & Gaither Vocal Band Multi-Grammy Award-winner Bill Gaither will host an evening of music, laughter and encouragement featuring the talent of the Gaither Vocal Band on Friday at First Baptist Church Texarkana. Published Feb. 18 2020 @ 12:56am

Darius Rucker's "Wagon Wheel" keeps rolling Country singer Darius Rucker couldn't quite believe it when he was surprised this week with the news that his song "Wagon Wheel" was certified eight times platinum, making it one of the top five most popular country singles ever. Published Feb. 14 2020 @ 5:28am

Electric guitar to enchant listeners at TSO show The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra aims to delight a Perot Theatre audience with its "Enchanted Tales" on Saturday, Feb. 22. by Aaron Brand Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:37pm

Plenty of Black History Month events still to come Plenty of opportunities remain in February to celebrate the unique cultural and civic contributions of African Americans. by Aaron Brand Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:36pm

A spinning ice tale with Peter Pan and Cinderella It's surely not often that Peter Pan and Cinderella come together on stage, but they will - on ice, no less - at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Hempstead Hall. by Aaron Brand Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:36pm

Globetrotters will push the limits at Texarkana visit The Harlem Globetrotters bring their basketball genius, artistry and illustrious history to the Four States Fairgrounds court at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. by Aaron Brand Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:35pm

Study: We're streaming more TV, and Netflix remains the king The streaming TV wars are upon us. And even with a new entrant seeming to take the field every day, Netflix is still winning the battle. by The Mercury News Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:20pm

Oscar just 'discovered' South Korean cinema Judging from the South Korean movies that make it to these shores, almost everyone in that country is a murderer. Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:19pm

Who is Miky Lee? Seven things to know about 'Parasite' producer Many people got their first introduction to Miky Lee on Sunday night, when the "Parasite" producer got in the final remarks after the film won the Oscar for best picture. What they might not know is how much she has influenced the entertainment they've been seeing and listening to for decades. Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:18pm

Video games are even influencing prestige filims A video game has yet to win an Academy Award, but that doesn't mean the influence of the interactive medium wasn't felt at this year's Oscars. Consider that two of the awards season's most talked-about films — Oscar's big winner "Parasite" and the World War I quest film "1917" — show the ascendancy of interactive entertainment. Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:18pm

In new docs, Swift, Bieber triumph over adversities even greater than fame There's a scene near the beginning of Netflix's Taylor Swift documentary, "Miss Americana," in which the pop superstar learns that her polarizing "Reputation" album hasn't been nominated for the top-tier Grammy Awards she once collected like coins. Swift is on the phone with her publicist, who's breaking the news gently but with the understanding that something has changed for her client; a camera on Swift's side of the call captures the action from a low angle that allows us to see the tears welling up in her eyes as she shares the realization. Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:13pm

Music Review: Phil Madeira The final song on Phil Madeira's new album is "Monk," as in Thelonious, and it's a savory celebration of soul-stirring music rooted in the blues — the sort of sounds that make up "Open Heart." Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:12pm

Music Reviews: Khruangbin & Leon Bridges Psychedelic funk meets vintage R&B at the crossroads of soul on "Texas Sun," the collaborative EP from the Houston native trio Khruangbin and Fort Worth, Texas' own Leon Bridges. Together, the singer and the trio of musicians — bassist Laura Lee, guitarist Mark Speer and drummer Donald "DJ" Johnson — meld their sound for four tracks of pure bliss. Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 9:11pm

Beautiful oddities abound at local metaphysical shop TEXARKANA, Texas — With crystals, gemstones, incense, an apothecary, hand-crafted art and more, Texarkana's new metaphysical shop will likely intrigue and entice store patrons and the simply curious. by Aaron Brand Published Feb. 13 2020 @ 4:28pm

'Parasite' makes history at the Oscars In a milestone win that instantly expanded the Oscars' horizons, Bong Joon Ho's masterfully devious class satire "Parasite" became the first non-English language film to win best picture in the 92-year history of the Academy Awards. Published Feb. 11 2020 @ 10:04pm

Oscars viewership plunges to record low ABC's telecast of the Academy Awards hit an all-time low in the ratings, with 23.6 million people tuning in to see "Parasite" named best picture. Published Feb. 10 2020 @ 8:39pm

Musicians, choirs gather at TC in honor of Black History Month At least 120 voices took part Sunday afternoon in the Soul Fest celebration of Black History Month inside Texarkana College's Truman Arnold Student Center. by Greg Bischof Published Feb. 10 2020 @ 6:53am

'The Farewell,' Adam Sandler triumph at Spirit Awards At a Film Independent Spirit Awards that often stood in stark contrast to Sunday's Academy Awards, Lulu Wang's family drama "The Farewell" took the top prize, while Adam Sandler and the Safdie brothers' "Uncut Gems" also landed awards. Published Feb. 9 2020 @ 4:37am

Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey headline arena event Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey headlined Brooklyn's Barclays Center like an A-list duo Saturday, getting a rock-star like applause from a feverish audience of fans on a stage typically reserved for pop, rap and basketball stars. Published Feb. 9 2020 @ 4:27am

Gayle King angry at CBS promo of interview questions about Kobe Bryant In the wake of a social media backlash, CBS' Gayle King says she is embarrassed and angry with how the network promoted part of her interview with WNBA star Lisa Leslie that concerned the late Kobe Bryant. by DAVID BAUDER/The Associated Press Published Feb. 7 2020 @ 7:14am

African American Committee presents a special Saturday A wood carving demonstration and a walk-and-talk session with an up-and-coming artist are the key events for TRACH's African American Committee's (TAAC) Special Afternoon event this Saturday. by Christy Busby Worsham Published Feb. 7 2020 @ 12:57am

Oscars 2020: Everything you need to know Finish those screeners and lock in your predictions - Oscar Sunday is nearly here. Published Feb. 7 2020 @ 12:45am

Rolling Stones returning to North America for 15-city tour The Rolling Stones are returning to some North American cities where they haven't played in years. Published Feb. 7 2020 @ 12:45am