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Shuffle Up & Sit Down

Over the past few years in Northeast Texas, mahjong has shifted from a niche pastime into a growing social trend, drawing players from a variety of backgrounds and ages. Once predominantly played within older Asian-American communities and at family gatherings, mahjong is rapidly growing in popularity. Players are attracted to the strategy of the game, but also to the social interaction it encourages, making it an activity for both longtime enthusiasts and curious newcomers looking for connection and cultural engagement. … This resurgence echoes broader national trends.

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

Nick Martin

Nick Martin was born and raised in Texarkana, Texas. He was the youngest of four brothers and began playing football at the age of five, quickly falling in love with the game. He attended Pleasant Grove High School, where he became a standout linebacker before heading to Oklahoma State University, developing into one of the Big 12’s top defensive players and earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors after leading his team in tackles.

Posted on February 4, 2026 in TXK Roots READ MORE

What You Need to Know About Your Heart Health

Heart disease does not always present obvious warning signs, and risk factors are not always visible. Even individuals who appear healthy, such as athletes or those without known conditions, can experience serious cardiac events. Symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, or discomfort in areas such as the jaw or back are often overlooked, yet they can signal underlying heart problems.

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

Measured in Milestones

Atlas Phillips Finley works with therapist, Jordan Allen at Temple Memorial Pediatric Center Behavioral Health. photo by Matt Cornelius

… A new year does not always begin with fireworks and resolutions. Sometimes it begins with a child whispering their first word and a parent being able to exhale for the first time in months. At Temple Memorial Pediatric Center, new beginnings don’t arrive all at once—they unfold over time and often quietly through the hands and hearts of people who believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. … For more than seven decades, Temple Memorial Pediatric Center has been changing lives, one child, one family, one milestone at a time.

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

2025 Debutantes

… Maggie Kate Clark … Miss Maggie Kate Clark is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clark of Texarkana, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buck of Texarkana,Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Smackover, Arkansas. Maggie is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas, majoring in communication sciences and disorders within the College of Education and Health Professions. She aspires to become a speech-language pathologist. During her freshman year, she was named to the Chancellor’s List in both semesters.

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

TXK Dining Guide

Texarkana’s dining scene reminds us that great experiences begin at the table. This guide highlights the restaurant destinations that give our city its character and charm. Whether you are revisiting familiar favorites or discovering new ones, there's never been a better time to savor Texarkana's dining scene.

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

Jennifer Day

… Jennifer Day grew up on her parents’ farm in the pecan bottoms of Wamba in Texarkana, Texas. She now lives on her own 100-acre ranch just north of Waco. A former high school rodeo cowgirl and athlete at Pleasant Grove, Jennifer earned a pole vault scholarship to Arkansas State University, where she received a degree in graphic design. … After graduation, she pursued studies in equine and canine sports massage therapy and osteopathy, quickly realizing she needed a career that kept her out of an office and connected to the work she loved.

Posted on January 2, 2026 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Community & Culture

Shuffle Up & Sit Down

Nick Martin

What You Need to Know About Your Heart Health

Measured in Milestones

2025 Debutantes

TXK Dining Guide

Jennifer Day

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