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By the People, for the People
Texarkana Mayors Compete to Kiss Pig at Pork on a Fork Fundraiser
Annual event raises money for Runnin' WJ Ranch and Texarkana Resources for the Disabled
Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:03am
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The annual Pork on a Fork fundraiser in Hooks, Texas featured a playful competition between the two Texarkana mayors to see who would have to kiss a pig.Hooks TodayThe second annual Pork on a Fork fundraiser in Hooks, Texas pitted the two Texarkana mayors against each other in a competition to see who would have to kiss a pig. Whichever mayor received the most votes from attendees would have to pucker up and smooch the farm animal.
Why it matters
The Pork on a Fork event is an important annual fundraiser that supports two local non-profit organizations - Runnin' WJ Ranch and Texarkana Resources for the Disabled. The playful mayoral competition added an extra element of fun and community engagement to the festivities.
The details
At the Pork on a Fork event, the two Texarkana mayors went head-to-head in a vote-off to determine who would have to kiss a pig. Attendees cast their ballots to decide the winner, with the losing mayor obligated to pucker up and give the farm animal a smooch on stage.
- The second annual Pork on a Fork fundraiser took place on April 19, 2026.
The players
Texarkana Mayors
The two mayors of Texarkana, a city that straddles the border between Texas and Arkansas, competed against each other in the Pork on a Fork pig-kissing contest.
Runnin' WJ Ranch
A local non-profit organization that provides equine-assisted activities and therapies to individuals with disabilities.
Texarkana Resources for the Disabled
A non-profit that supports and advocates for people with disabilities in the Texarkana region.
The takeaway
The Pork on a Fork fundraiser demonstrates how community events can bring people together, raise money for important causes, and inject a bit of playful competition to engage attendees. The mayoral pig-kissing contest was a unique way to generate excitement and support for the Runnin' WJ Ranch and Texarkana Resources for the Disabled.