April Barnard
I am the Digital Programming Director for Townsquare Media - Texarkana.
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Is Bullying in Schools Really an Issue?
President Obama and the First Lady talk about bullying and the growing movement to stop bullying in schools.
On Thursday March 10,2011 the President and First Lady will host parents, teachers, students, community leaders and others at a White House Conference on Bullying Prevention
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Introducing Our Brand-New Commenting System
Today, we're excited to introduce our new commenting system, powered by Facebook. Starting right now, you can comment on and "like" our posts right on the site using your Facebook login, and share them instantly with your friends on Facebook, too. You'll also be able to post when logged into a Yahoo account (and even more ways to comment coming soon).
More useful info on the update below the jump.
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Mardi Gras Around The World [VIDEO]
Did you think Mardi Gras was strictly a New Orleans thing? Think again.
In Belgium Mardi Gras is the most important day of the year. Belgians celebrate the Carnival of Binche in the city of Binche, which features lots of music and dancing.
Sweden celebrates Fettisdagen, translating to "Fat Tuesday."
In Canada Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout the country, especially in the french-speaking Quebec, where the Quebec Winter Carnival is one of the most iconic of Canadian festivals.
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Do You Know the History of Mardi Gras? [VIDEO]
Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," a reference to the binge eating a lot of Catholics do before Lent. As is often the case with holidays, the Christian roots are intertwined with earlier pagan practices. It was very common for early church fathers to integrate elements of pagan ritual in an attempt to attract potential converts.
Mardi Gras itself originated in the Middle Ages and was brought to the U.S. by the French explorer Iberville. In 1827, Parisian-style masked balls were legalized in New Orleans after a long period of prohibition. The celebration soon became known for its celebrants' raucous behavior during fanciful parades.
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Wes and Mimi Interviewing Lindsey from St. Jude [VIDEO]
Become a St. Jude Partner in Hope to help with the fight against Childhood Cancer.
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CASA Needs Volunteers
CASA volunteers are caring adults who get to know children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect and are now going through the painful process of recovery. CASA’s provide the courts with objective information and recommendations to help ensure the child’s best interests are served.
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Rihanna Performs at the NBA All-Star Game
Singer Rihanna (L) and rapper Kanye West perform during the 2011 NBA All-Star game halftime show at Staples Center on February 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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Go Inside the White House
Explore the White House through our interactive tour, and find out what life is like "Inside the White House".
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2011 Amazing Diamond Race [VIDEO]
Everyone here at Townsquare-Texarkana, would like to thank all contestants for making the Amazing Diamond Race a huge success! What do you think we can do to make this event better next year?
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2011 Texarkana Bridal Fair Vendors [VIDEOS]
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Should Adrianne Palicki Be The New Wonder Woman?
Adrianne Palicki, an actress most famous for her role as Tyra on “Friday Night Lights,” will portray comic book heroine Wonder Woman in a pilot being shot for NBC.
In the reboot, Wonder Woman will be a high-powered business executive, as well as a crime fighter
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Snow Pics From Our Listeners
We would like to thank all of the listeners who sent in their favorite snow pictures.