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If you grew up in Texarkana like I did one of the saddest days was when long-time restaurant Bryce's Cafeteria closed its doors on April 30, 2017.

The final touches are happening at the renovation of the historic Grim Hotel in Texarkana and they are starting to lease out the Lofts at the Grim. But the public has a special opportunity to tour the hotel one last time.

Did you know you can be a part of Texarkana's history? You can with this special event as the Texarkana Museums System hosts many great events in celebration of Texarkana's Sesquicentennial this year.

It's always fun to see TV shows or movies where Texarkana is mentioned. But there is a movie that I had no idea was based on a family in Texarkana.

It's 2023 and now it's time to kick off the celebrations throughout the year for Texarkana's Sesquicentennial. The Texarkana Museums System will be hosting the  Sesquicentennial Stone Soup this Saturday, January 7.

The 9th annual Santa Sprint presented by the Texarkana Museum Systems will be Saturday, December 17 in downtown Texarkana.

The Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council presents "Sculptarama With Kay Thomas" from July 21-22nd in Texarkana.

The Texarkana Museum Systems will have a "Murder Mystery", on July 30th  at the historic P.J. Ahern home in Texarkana.

The Texarkana Museum Systems will have a  program called "Canned Christmas" on July 23rd  at the historic P.J. Ahern home.

The Texarkana Museum Systems will have a book signing "Under Familiar Stars " on Sunday at the historic P.J. Ahern home.

The new season of Twilight Tours continues at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 1301 Texas Boulevard, on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 7 p.m.

The Texarkana Museums System is offering a really cool event where you will learn more about one of Texarkana's most famous sons. Scott Joplin.