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Look Up!

Before the first jet ever streaks across the Texarkana sky on June 27, there will be a feeling in the air, sparked by excitement, the kind that stirs memories and makes people stop and look up. For one day, the rumble of engines and the sight of aircraft soaring overhead will transform Texarkana. It will become a celebration of the American spirit, hometown pride, and the wonder that can still make a child dream bigger than the horizon.

Posted on June 4, 2026 in Community & Culture READ MORE

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Taste Buds

We Got a Sitter for This … Taste Buds Goes on a Downtown Double Date … Shelby … When Andrew floated the idea of a double date night downtown for the Taste Buds column, I didn’t even let him finish the sentence. Yes. Absolutely yes. The grandparents were called, the sitter situation was handled, and the girls were finally getting a night out, because if you have been reading this column for any length of time, you know we are the wives behind those tired dads. We have earned this. … What followed was one of those evenings that remind you why you love where you live.

Posted on June 3, 2026 in Community & Culture READ MORE

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Monte Dobson

Monte Dobson is a native of Texarkana, Arkansas, and a 1983 graduate of Arkansas High School. … Shaped by a supportive and resilient mother who guided him through his father’s loss and instilled in him the values that would carry him into a global career, Texarkana remains a foundational part of who he is. … Dobson earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering while his wife, Christine, completed her Ph.D. in Social Work.

Posted on June 2, 2026 in TXK Roots READ MORE

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Life of TXK Photo Contest Sponsored by State Bank

Overall Winner (ON THE COVER) … Sports Photography … Athletes, teams, and moments of competition that capture the energy, intensity, and emotion of sports in the Texarkana area. Sports photography often requires quick reflexes, fast shutter speeds, and precise timing to freeze peak action and tell the story of the game. … “Chip Shot” by Annie Smith … Inspiration … This was actually my very first time photographing golf, so I went in knowing nothing except the fact that I wanted to capture a unique shot.

Posted on May 5, 2026 in Community & Culture READ MORE

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Class of 2026

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Jake Lewis

Born in Texarkana and a graduate of Texas High School’s Class of 1998, Jake Lewis carries his roots with him in everything he creates. He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, earning degrees in philosophy and journalism while also traveling and studying abroad, experiences that broadened his perspective and shaped his creative voice. … Following college, Jake spent time in San Francisco, Costa Rica, Little Rock, and Austin, each place contributing to his path.

Posted on May 3, 2026 in TXK Roots READ MORE

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Lights Up, Lets Go!

81^st annual Four States Fair & Rodeo … For more than eight decades, the Four States Fair & Rodeo has been a Texarkana tradition, bringing the community together for exciting rodeo action, carnival rides, live music, and family-friendly entertainment.

Posted on April 5, 2026 in Community & Culture READ MORE

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Be Cowboy

When people hear the word cowboy, some picture rough men and honky-tonks. But the truth is, a cowboy hat, boots, and spurs do not make a cowboy. It goes much deeper than that. It is rooted in generations of history, heritage, and character. … To the outside world, cowboy life may mean caring for the land and livestock God has blessed you with. But what the outside world never sees is that the weather does not care whether the work gets done.

Posted on April 4, 2026 in Community & Culture READ MORE

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Michael Wacha

Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Michael Wacha moved to Texarkana at just three years old. A proud product of Pleasant Grove schools, Wacha developed a reputation early on for discipline, humility, and an unmistakable competitive edge, traits that would carry him from local ball fields to the biggest stages in baseball. … After graduating from Pleasant Grove High School, he continued his journey at Texas A&M University, where he became one of the nation’s top collegiate pitchers. In 2012, Wacha was selected in the first round of the MLB Draft by the St.

Posted on April 4, 2026 in TXK Roots READ MORE

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More Than a Move

Texarkana, USA, has been named one of “America’s Most Welcoming Places” by the MakeMyMove platform. The reason has very little to do with geography and everything to do with people. While communities across the country are competing for talent, Texarkana is doing something different. It is creating connection and belonging, and in doing so, it is quietly redefining what economic growth can look like. It has leaned in and welcomed the shift by inviting the nation to take a closer look at a place that has always been full of opportunity and connection.

Posted on March 4, 2026 in Community & Culture READ MORE

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