1. What drew you downtown as a place to open your business?
The things that I want to do creatively just fit better downtown, and I really want to be a part of the revitalization and regrowth of this part of the city.
2. Do you have a favorite downtown moment or memory?
I'd have to say my ribbon cutting was my favorite moment here so far. The support from the community has been great, they've been very welcoming.
3. Tell us something interesting people may not know about your building.
Well, I'm not originally from Texarkana so I didn't know much about it, but the owner told me that this used to be the Avenue Hotel. She showed me around upstairs and I actually got a cast iron sink from one of the rooms and repurposed it into a washstand display for our soaps. My next goal is to get a tub down here, I'll just need some man power for that!
4. What do you want people to know about your business?
We're here, we're open. We're a family business. Most of the products we carry are made by my kids, for kids. A lot of kids on the autism spectrum have sensory issues and bath time was a battle with my son. The soaps and products we carry help to make bath time easier and more fun. Making these products has helped both my son and my daughter working with their hands and feeling productive. And we have products for adults, too! Our Jar of Dirt (a charcoal scrub) is a popular item.
5. What would you like to see downtown in the future?
More activities and things for kids to do. If you create activities for children, their parents will bring them. And these kids are the ones who are going to rebuild this city.
Thank you, Ms. Soco! Desire's Sensual Soaps is located at 406 N. State Line Ave, open Mon - Fri 10am - 6:00pm. Follow Desire's Sensual Soaps on Facebook to keep up with them, or visit their shop to support this amazing new small business in #DowntownTexarkana.
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It's farmer's market season, don't forget that Texarkana has TWO farmer's markets, both located downtown!
Gateway Farmer's Market - 9th St and Jefferson, Arkansas side, open 7am to noon Saturdays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays
Texarkana Farmer's Market - 305 Texas Blvd, Texas side, open 7am to sellout Saturdays and some evenings
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Arkansas State Tourism Center directors pose for a picture on the line during their recent statewide tour.
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The Legend Comes Back to Life on the Big Screen.
Premiere & Gala at 7pm Friday, June 14, tickets $50. Additional movie screenings Sat and Sun, June 15-16, at the Perot Theatre. Assorted ticket times available on the Perot website.
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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
- Sat, June 15 - Sidewalk Chalk Contest brought to you by TRAHC, Texarkana Texas Farmer's Market, 305 Texas Blvd, 7am until sellout.
- Sat, June 15 - Free-Flow Family Friendly Open Studio – Create Your Way! Primal Flow Studios, 614 E 7th St, Texarkana, TX. 10 am - 4pm, $10 for children ages 5-10, $15 ages 11 - adult.
- Sat, June 15 - Kids activity, "Oil Spill Cleanup" at Discovery Place Interactive Museum, 2-3pm.
- Sun, Jun 16 - Acrylic Pouring Class I, Primal Flow Studios at 614 E. 7th St. Texarkana, TX, 2-4pm. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online.
- Mon, June 17 - “Is it Your Thing- Crochet with Tracy." 6:15 - 7:30pm at Woosah on Main, 419 Main St, Texarkana, TX. $15.
- Tues, Jun 18 - Teen Acrylic Pouring Class I, Primal Flow Studios at 614 E. 7th St. Texarkana, TX, 6-7pm. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online. For teens aged 12-16.
- Fri, June 21 – BlakBoX Live at Broadway Sports Bar and Billiards, 203 E. Broad Texarkana, AR. 9pm– 12am.
- Sat, June 22- Kids craft, "Arkansas Flag Making" at Discovery Place Interactive Museum, 2-3pm.
- Thurs, Jun 27 - The Shoji Tabuchi Show, 7pm at Perot Theatre.
- Sat, June 29 – Healthy Living Series with the Bowie County Health Center at Texarkana Texas Farmers Market, 305 Texas Blvd 7am until sellout.
- Sat, June 29 – Ryan Svallo live at Broadway Sports Bar and Billiards, 203 E. Broad Texarkana, AR. 9pm– 12am.
- Sat July 6 – 9th Annual Biggest Tomato Contest Sponsored by Three Chicks Feed, Seed, and Café at Texarkana Texas Farmers Market, 7am until sellout.
- Sat, July 6 - Debate on the Moon Landing – Real or Fake. Museum of Regional History.
- Sat, July 13 - City Market at Front Street Plaza near 1894 City Market. Featuring vendors, artisans, crafts & more, 9am-3pm. For booth rental opportunities contact Rhonda Maxwell at 870-772-5026.
- Sat, July 13 - Kids craft, "Space Helmets" at Discovery Place Interactive Museum, 2-3pm.
- Sat, July 13 - Tex-Mex Culture themed Night Market at Texarkana Texas Farmers Market, 305 Texas Blvd, 5-8pm.
- Sat, July 20 - Kids craft, "Rocketships" at Discovery Place Interactive Museum, 2-3pm.
- Sat, July 20 - Talk, "History: Looking at the Future." Ace of Clubs House, 2-3pm.
- Fri, July 26 - 31st Annual Juried Exhibition Reception at TRAHC, 6-8pm.
- Sat, July 27 - Kids craft, "Moon Phasing" at Discovery Place Interactive Museum, 2-3pm.
- Sat, July 27 – Moon Landing Watch Party. P.J. Ahern Home, 6:30pm, dress in 1969 attire.
- July 29 - Aug 2 - Arts on Main Summer Camps II - $100 for 5 day camp, assorted times by age group, visit the TRAHC website for dates and age info, and to sign up.
- Discovery Place Children's Museum offers activities most Saturdays, check out their Events tab on Facebook to see what's coming up!
- Keep up with other great events going on downtown with the TRAHC calendar.
- Primal Flow Studio has regular classes, tickets available on Eventbrite.
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Texarkana, Texas City Councilwoman Betty Williams helps with planters downtown.
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We also awarded a grant to The Paragon, coming soon to the corner of State Line and 5th Streets.
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There's a new business downtown! Located at 504 Wood Street, we welcome the Hairy Armadillo Barbering to the neighborhood! Owner Stephen Brown received a grant from MST for his new signage.
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The Grim developers have cleared their final financing hurdle and work should begin this summer! Excited to see this gem come back to life.
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