Introducing True Crime Texarkana, the new Starbear Studio podcast that looks in depth at the Texarkana area's most infamous, baffling crimes. Season One examines the unsolved 1981 murders of teenage siblings Karen and Gordon Alexander. Through multiple interviews and thorough reporting, the Texarkana Gazette's Mallory Wyatt tells the story of the horrifying crime and ongoing efforts to solve it. Subscribe free with your favorite podcast app to get the first two episodes delivered straight to your feed. Subscribe to the Texarkana Gazette for exclusive early access to each of the season's remaining episodes — a month before everyone else. Anyone with information about the murders is urged to contact retired police detective Calvin Seward at 903-826-4702 or [email protected].

Singer-songwriter Chace Rains talks about the Texarkana music scene, his music-first writing process, the stories behind five original songs, and more. LINK Chace Rains on Facebook

Erin talked with singer-songwriter The Poet of Texarkana, aka Hunter Clark, about using his songs to connect with others, supporting the Texarkana music scene and much more. He performed five original songs, including "Tune In," written just for the occasion. LINK The Poet of Texarkana on Facebook

Erin talks with R&B singer Dallas Ross, who performs three original songs. LINKS D.Ross on Spotify Dallas Ross on Facebook

Erin and Karl talk with acoustic duo PHED about the unusual way they came together, their creative process and their influences. With four original songs. PHED is: Phoebe Rose, vocals Ted Stone, guitar LINK: PHED on Facebook

Erin talks with Seth Reid about the influences of his rural McCurtain County, Oklahoma, upbringing, his beginnings singing in church, his love of outlaw country music and more. With three original songs. LINK Seth Reid on Facebook

Erin talks with Brain Panic, a new Texarkana-based punk trio. Singer-songwriter Nicci McCarty tells how her personal mental health struggles inspire the group's songs and how she hopes the band will empower others. With three original songs recorded live in Starbear Studio. Note: This episode was recorded in June. See Brain Panic's Facebook page for their latest performance dates. Brain Panic is: Nicci McCarty, vocals and guitar Glenn Smith, bass Joe Moorhead, drums Follow Tune in Texarkana @tuneintxk on Twitter.

Irish pub music trio O'Malley's Prayer joined Erin in the studio with songs, stories and a lot of laughs. LINK: O'Malley's Prayer on Facebook

Erin interviews poet and musician BIG$ NovaGawd about his journey from Army photographer to performer, entrepreneur and spiritual mentor, and he performs a poem and two original songs. BIG$ NovaGawd Online:Spotify artist page YouTube channel Facebook page