Bridge City Project Chili Cookoff Returns to Downtown Texarkana

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Texarkana residents are invited to spice things up for a good cause at the Bridge City Project Chili Cookoff, set for Friday, January 23rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in downtown Texarkana.

Hosted by the Texarkana Homeless Commission, the event raises awareness and support for efforts to address homelessness in the community. This year’s theme is “80s Movies and TV,” with teams encouraged to dress up and decorate their booths.

Awards, raffle prizes, SINGO, and plenty of chili samples will be featured. Team registration is available by scanning the QR code on event materials.

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Bridge City Project Chili Cookoff Returns to Downtown Texarkana

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