KKYR-FM

KKYR-FM (102.5 FM) is a radio station that plays Country music and is based in Texarkana, Texas. It is owned by Townsquare Media. The station's studios are situated on Arkansas Boulevard in the Arkansas part of the city, while its transmitter is located on the Texas side, in the western area of the city, south of Westlawn Drive.

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#855784

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#218584

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Superhero Style Set for April 26 in Texarkana

2 weeks ago | kkyr.com | Jim Weaver

Families here in Texarkana are invited to a SUPER-fun, educational event aimed at promoting everyday safety in a hands-on way. The City of Texarkana, Texas, is teaming up with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Communities Unlimited, and Community Healthcore to host Safety Day: Superhero Style on Saturday, April 26, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Spring Lake Park. This free, family event will feature a bunch of interactive activities, demonstrations, and safety resources for all ages.
Judge Howell Declares Disaster in Bowie County + Sheriff's Report

2 weeks ago | kkyr.com | Jim Weaver

Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell has issued a Disaster Declaration for the county this morning (4/7/25), proclaiming that starting with the storms on April 4, 2025, the county suffered widespread severe damage, injury to property infrastructure, county roads, and rights-of way resulting from severe thunderstorms, high winds and heavy rainfall. For4 more information click on the Bowie County website.
Texarkana Live Music - Who's Playing Where!

3 weeks ago | kkyr.com | Jim Weaver

Texarkana fans of live music, this is what you need to make the weekend as good as it can get. Along with Hailey Wright taking time away from "The Voice" to play for you this weekend, who else is playing around town? Let's find out with Texarkana's Live Music Scene.
Buc-ee’s, BBQ, and Bug Guts: My Grand Adventure at the World’s Longest Car Wash!

3 weeks ago | kkyr.com | Jim Weaver

If you follow me then you already know I'm a big fan of Buc-ee's, whenever I get the chance to stop in for some delicious Bar-B-Que and a big 'ol drink, use a clean restroom and grab a bag of Beaver Nuggets, I usually do. But, there's a bonus when I'm down around Katy, Texas, just West of Houston on Interstate10, the worlds longest drive through car wash. So, last weekend the family gathered for my granddaughter Sara's second birthday party, which was great, by the way.
Texarkana Wins Big! Named One of America's Most Welcoming Places!

3 weeks ago | kkyr.com | Lisa Lindsey

Texarkana is movin' up in the world with this great news. Texarkana made the MakeMyMove list as one of America's Most Welcoming Places of 2024. This title from MakeMyMove is a national platform that puts remote workers in touch with towns that offer relocation incentives. The hard work by AR-TX-REDI, the City of Texarkana Texas and the Patterson Troike Foundation, the relocation program is paying off. Since its launch, there have already been over 6,800 applications interested in our city.
Is Your Salary Still Middle Class? Let’s Find Out...

4 weeks ago | kkyr.com | Rob Carroll |Carena Liptak

The past few years have been tough on working families in Arkansas and Texas. Inflation has squeezed budgets, raising the cost of everything from groceries to gas. Salaries certainly have not kept up with the cost of living. Even those earning more are feeling the pinch, some just show it more than others. But what does it really take to be considered "middle class" these days?
EF4 Tornado Leaves 3 Dead, 32 Injured In Independence County AR

1 month ago | kkyr.com | Jim Weaver

The storms that ripped through Arkansas Saturday, spawned multiple tornados, one possibly an EF4, claimed three lives in Independence County, and injured 32 across the state, according to the Arkansas Emergency Management Department (ADEM). ADEM staff were called in to the State Emergency Operations Center due to the extensive storm damage reports coming in from all over the state.
TexAmericas Center Earns Fourth Consecutive Distinguished Budget

1 month ago | kkyr.com | Jim Weaver

TexAmericas receives national recognition, again. Reaction from the CEO. More about the GFOA and TexAmericas Center. Congratulations to TexAmericas as they have once again received national recognition for its commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency. For the fourth consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association has honored them once again with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award the 2025 fiscal year.
Dang, Check out the Stats for 2024 Arkansas State Police Drug Busts

2 months ago | kkyr.com | Jim Weaver

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) marked a banner year in 2024, seizing record amounts of illegal drugs, weapons, and cash during traffic stops across the state. Thanks to the efforts of ASP’s Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP), officers significantly disrupted drug trafficking operations and made Arkansas highways safer.
Submit Your Nominations for the 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

2 months ago | kkyr.com | Lisa Lindsey

Nominations are open for the 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame! Celebrate the state’s rich culinary heritage by submitting your picks today.