Texarkana Winds Band honors veterans with special concert

TEXARKANA, Texas — The Texarkana Winds Band paid tribute to military veterans Tuesday with a special concert at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church. The free performance marked the volunteer community ensemble's first concert of its 2026-2027 season and featured a video tribute recognizing veterans and family members of band musicians. "Honoring all the brave men and women who have served our country," said Colby Calhoun, the band's public relations officer. "And, we actually have a little tribute video that will display during the concert; veterans and family members of some of our band members just to show our appreciation for their service." The Texarkana Winds Band is made up of volunteer musicians who play wind and percussion instruments. The group welcomes musicians from across the ArkLaTex who are interested in joining. All of the band's concerts are free and open to the public. The ensemble's next performance is scheduled for Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at Central Mall in Texarkana, where it will present its annual Christmas concert. For more information about upcoming performances or joining the band, visit the Texarkana Winds Facebook page. More from this section Texas Cheapest gas stations in Corpus Christi Updated Nov 9, 2026 Texas Cheapest gas stations in Longview, Texas Updated Nov 9, 2026 Texas How gas prices have changed in Wichita Falls in the last week Updated Nov 9, 2026 Texas How gas prices have changed in College Station in the last week Updated Nov 9, 2026 Inside Killeen Podcast