Arklatex Events

10/06/2026

What in the world?

DFW Cities Plan Border Checkpoints to Keep ICE Agents Out

DALLAS-FORT WORTH — In an unprecedented effort to keep ICE agents out of the DFW area while simultaneously reducing the number of deadly encounters between residents and federal immigration officers, Dallas and Fort Worth officials have reportedly developed a bold new strategy:

Build a border around the entire Metroplex.

Under the proposed plan, Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding communities including Plano, Denton, McKinney, Frisco, Mesquite and Rockwall would install border checkpoints on every road entering the DFW area.

“We have to give ICE something, so they can set up the border checkpoints on the perimeter and leave those of us inside the checkpoints alone,” one Dallas official told AE Radio reporters.

“And we assume that by giving them the power to set up checkpoints on every single road leading into the DFW Metroplex, that it will be set up like the U.S./Mexico border.”

Officials say anyone wishing to enter the newly protected DFW interior would be required to provide:

An active passport
A valid government issued ID
A birth certificate
A blood sample

Sources said additional requirements could be added as officials determine exactly how much paperwork is necessary to drive from Tyler to Dallas without technically crossing an international border.

Residents reportedly will not need documentation to leave the DFW area, although officials cautioned that returning could be considerably more complicated.

One Frisco resident reportedly asked whether a person could simply take the back roads to avoid the checkpoints.

Officials allegedly responded:

“That's what the checkpoints are for.”

Dallas officials reportedly believe the arrangement could ultimately create a win-win situation: ICE would receive the perimeter checkpoints it wants, while Dallas area residents would be able to go about their daily lives without having to worry about federal immigration enforcement inside the newly established DFW Interior Zone.

Officials are reportedly considering additional security measures, including watchtowers, floodlights, razor wire and a giant sign welcoming motorists to “THE GREAT DFW REPUBLIC.”

The proposal is expected to be discussed at the next regional council meeting, assuming everyone can produce the proper identification to get inside.

10/05/2026

🎙️ You're tuned into AE Radio, the Bossier City weekend double header heartbeat megaphone.

Bossier City and surrounding…this weekend at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel Bossier City Louisiana is shaping up to be a great one, because you’ve got two nights, two local legends, and zero excuses.

Friday, October 9th - 8 PM
🎶 Krystina B. Music takes the stage, bringing the talent, energy, and crowd capturing performance that’s made her a favorite across the region.

Saturday, October 10th - 8 PM
🎶 Shane Pons steps up to keep the momentum rolling, delivering the sweet sounds and hometown charm that have made him a staple of the Arklatex music scene.

Both shows kick off at 8 PM, so get there a little early, grab your seat, get settled in, and get ready for a pair of nights packed with great live music.

Bossier…Shreveport…surrounding communities…the play call is simple:

Show up.
Show out.
Share it out.

Let's pack the stands and show some serious love for our local live music rock stars.

10/05/2026

🚔 Smith County Unveils Constitutional Expert Program to Eliminate Police Lawsuits

SMITH COUNTY, Texas — In an effort to stop the financial bleeding caused by lawsuits involving law enforcement, Smith County officials have reportedly unveiled a new plan they believe could eliminate police related litigation altogether.

Beginning in December, every Smith County patrol officer will reportedly be accompanied by a constitutional expert during every patrol shift.

And unlike supervisors, dispatchers or anyone else officers may traditionally consult, the constitutional expert will have the final say.

Every time.

“If the constitutional expert says no, the officer stops,” one Smith County official told AE Radio reporters. “It doesn't matter if the officer has already got one foot through the door, has somebody in handcuffs or has written the ticket.”

“If the expert nods no, you stop whatever the hell you're doing.”

Officials reportedly believe the system could eliminate several recurring sources of litigation.

No more questionable searches.

No more questionable seizures.

No more traffic stops lasting 47 minutes because an officer is waiting for the driver to somehow admit to something.

And, perhaps most importantly, no more YouTube videos that make Smith County officers look more like the 3rd Reich than Andy Griffith.

The constitutional experts will reportedly ride in the passenger seat and carry nothing more than a copy of the U.S. Constitution, a Texas Penal Code book and a large red button labeled “DON'T.”

Officers will reportedly be required to consult the expert before conducting searches, extending traffic stops, entering private property, making arrests or doing anything else that might eventually become Exhibit A in a federal lawsuit.

According to officials, the expert will also have authority to immediately terminate questionable police activity.

“Officer gets out of the vehicle and says, ‘I'm gonna search this car,’” the official explained.

“Expert shakes his head.”

“Officer gets back in the vehicle.”

“That's the whole fu***ng system.”

Officials said the program will initially cost taxpayers millions of dollars but should eventually pay for itself by eliminating settlements, attorney fees and judgments.

One official reportedly described the program as “the most expensive common sense initiative we've ever implemented.”

The county is also reportedly considering placing constitutional experts in dispatch centers so they can yell “NOPE!” over the radio whenever an officer begins doing something questionable.

Officials said the ultimate goal is simple:

Don't violate people's rights.

And if an officer isn't sure whether something violates someone's rights, the constitutional expert will reportedly have one final piece of advice:

“Then don't fu***ng do it.”

10/05/2026

Who you got Shelby County?

It's rival week in Shelby County!
Joaquin ISD taking on Shelbyville Athletics.
The Rams vs. the Dragons, for all the 2026 marbles.
Who you got?

10/05/2026

Where is your live music gig/event going down in the Arklatex this week?

10/04/2026

Share and enjoy!

🎙️ You're tuned into AE Radio, the Longview Friday night soundtrack.

Longview and surrounding…this Friday, October 9th, Tiffani Watkins Music will be dishing out the sweet sounds while Tia Juanita's Fish Camp - Longview dishes out the sweet food, and honestly, that sounds like a pretty solid way to kick off the weekend.

Great music.
Great food.
Great atmosphere.
And absolutely no reason to stay home wondering what to do on a Friday night.

Grab your friends, grab a table, order your favorites, and settle in for an evening with one of East Texas’ talented local performers.

Longview…East Texas…you already know the AE Radio play call:

Show up. Show out. Share it out.
And show some major love to our local Arklatex rock stars and musicians who keep the heartbeat of the scene going strong.

10/04/2026

🎙️ You're tuned into Arklatex Events, the spooky smart Tuesday takeover megaphone.

Shreveport and surrounding…if your idea of a good Tuesday night involves Halloween, trivia, food, drinks, and proving you're the smartest person at the table, then Fumbles Bar & Grill has your assignment.

This Tuesday, October 6th, Geaux Rogue (with Abby) is bringing Halloween Trivia Night to town, and it's stacked with enough spooky knowledge to make even a ghost sweat.

👻 Round 1: Frightening Facts
🎵 Round 2: Ghoulish Grooves
🎃 Round 3: Spooky Smorgasbord

Grab your smartest crew.
Order a round of drinks.
Load up on some tasty food.
And get ready to battle for trivia glory.

Whether you're a horror movie fanatic, Halloween superfan, music guru, or just really good at yelling random answers with confidence, there's a seat waiting for you.

Shreveport…you know the AE Radio play call:

Show up.
Show out.
Share it out.

And let's keep our local event scene alive, thriving, and just a little bit spooky.

10/04/2026

🎙️ You're tuned into AE Radio, the Deep East Texas throttle wide open online loud speaker.

Deep East Texas…Saturday, October 24th is about to get loud, fast, and fueled by pure horsepower, because the 2nd Annual Texas Motorcycle Jubilee is rolling into the Flying G Motorcycle Museum in Joaquin, kicking off at 10 AM.

This isn’t just a motorcycle event. It’s an all day celebration of everything that makes East Texas awesome:

🏍️ Tons of motorcycles
🔥 Ives Brothers Entertainment, LLC Wall of Death Show
🍔 Food vendors
🛍️ Craft vendors
🎶 Live music from Zach Mason & The Jars

If that lineup doesn’t get your blood pumping, you might want to check your pulse.

Whether you're a rider, a music fan, a gearhead, or just someone looking for an excuse to get out of the house, this is one of those events that delivers from start to finish.

Joaquin…Center…Hemphill…Toledo Bend…all of Deep East Texas...even you Shelbyville & Teneha...you know the AE Radio play call:

Show up.
Show out.
Share it out.

And show Zach Mason & The Jars that we mean business when it comes to supporting our local live music stars.

10/03/2026

A reported $72,000 in tax dollars paid for this. And more have been approved for additional money.
Is it money well spent?

10/03/2026

Louisiana Political Parties Begin Bidding War for Prison Call Center Rights

BATON ROUGE — In what both major political parties are calling an unprecedented effort to improve campaign efficiency, the Louisiana Democratic Party and Republican Party of Louisiana are preparing to begin bidding on jails and prisons across the state for exclusive political call center rights.

Under the proposed arrangement, the party submitting the highest total bid for each correctional facility would receive exclusive access to inmates for making cold calls seeking campaign donations.

“We understand how this looks from the outside,” one Democratic Party official told AE Radio reporters. “But rest assured, we are willing to pay inmates up to a dollar an hour for calls, depending on how much funding they raise during those calls.”

Officials said inmates would be provided with scripts, lists of potential donors and, depending on fundraising performance, the opportunity to move up to the $1 an hour executive calling tier.

Republican officials reportedly have their eyes on one facility in particular.

“Angola is the crown jewel,” one GOP official said. “They ain't going anywhere soon, so giving them something productive to do is a win win for everyone, including the GOP.”

Caddo Correctional Facility was also reportedly mentioned repeatedly by representatives of both parties as a potentially valuable battleground facility because of its sheer inmate population.

According to officials familiar with the bidding process, party representatives could eventually compete against one another for facilities based on inmate population, average phone usage and historical donation conversion rates.

When asked how the new call centers would be funded, officials from both parties reportedly pointed toward a large poster hanging on the wall depicting Uncle Sam with the words:

“WE NEED YOUR TAX DOLLARS.”

Some concerned citizens questioned whether using incarcerated people for political fundraising could amount to modern day slavery.

Supporters of the plan rejected that characterization.

“This isn't about exploitation,” one official said. “It's about giving these individuals valuable real-world experience that can help them successfully reintegrate into society.”

Officials also said inmates could potentially learn valuable skills in customer service, sales, rejection management and explaining to angry people why their number was somehow obtained.

Meanwhile, when AE Radio reporters asked a Teleperformance HR representative in Shreveport whether the company would consider bidding on any of the facilities, the representative reportedly stared at them for several seconds.

Then came the response:

“Are you fu***ng serious?”