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Brittany Tubbs

New Boston native Brittany Tubbs has intentionally built a life rooted in creativity, simplicity, and a deep connection to the land. A wife, mother, artist, and first-generation homesteader, she chooses intention in everything she does,from raising her daughter and growing food to designing one-of-a-kind floral arrangements for her business, Emmylou’s Flower Bar. … Tubbs comes from a family of artists.

Posted on June 3, 2025 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Rachel Griffin

After graduating high school, Rachel attended the University of Arkansas, where she met her husband, Graham. They now reside in Fayetteville with their children, Nash and Poppy, and their dogs, Hank and Waylon. … Rachel has spent over 15 years at Walmart, working across marketing, merchandising, operations, supply chain, and eCommerce. She was recently promoted to lead strategy for Sam’s Club, where she is focused on shaping the future of the member experience and driving long-term growth.

Posted on May 3, 2025 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Dr. Taylor Langdon, DC

Dr. Taylor Langdon is a chiropractor based in Northern California. Born and raised in Texarkana, she graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 2015. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a minor in business from Oklahoma State University (OSU) in 2019. During her time at OSU, she competed on the rodeo team as a barrel racer and goat tier for four years. … Continuing her education, Taylor attended Parker University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program in Dallas, graduating cum laude in 2022. She recently opened her own chiropractic clinic, Renew Health Chiropractic

Posted on April 3, 2025 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Steve Oden, Jr.

Steve Oden, Jr. was born in Texarkana, Texas, in 1968 and graduated from Texas High School in 1987. A seasoned real estate developer, general contractor, investor, and land speculator, he is also a dedicated community leader. … As a co-founder of OHT Partners, Oden has helped shape the company into a vertically integrated powerhouse in real estate development, construction, and investment management.

Posted on March 4, 2025 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Riley Goodman Moody

Riley Goodman Moody is a graphic designer and artist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She owns Good Mood Design Co., a design studio that works with women-owned businesses to create brands that reflect their talent. … She studied advertising and fine art at The University of Alabama (2015) and is a passionate fan of Crimson Tide football.

Posted on February 4, 2025 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Katy Beth Irwin McGahey

Katy Beth lives in the DFW Metroplex with her husband, Ryan McGahey, and their beloved cat and dog. Her sister, Natalie Waters (Irwin), resides nearby in Fort Worth, but she frequently visits her family in Texarkana, including her parents, Suzy and Robert Irwin, and grandmother, Barbara Carl. … A proud graduate of the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, Katy Beth earned her degree in visual art and design. Her passion for art and design, first sparked by the art department at Pleasant Grove ISD, has flourished throughout her career.

Posted on January 4, 2025 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Alla Bartoshchuk

Alla Bartoshchuk was born in Rivne, Ukraine, in 1988, where she spent her formative years and received both her secondary education and art school training. In 2005, at 17, she moved to Texarkana, Texas, beginning her first American experience.

Posted on December 3, 2024 in TXK Roots READ MORE

John Hunter Haltom

Hunter Haltom, Commander United States Navy (CDR USN, ret), was born in Texarkana, Texas. After graduating from Abilene Christian University, he was commissioned in March 1990 from Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida. He attended flight training at NAS Whiting Field at VT-2 and HT-18, earning his wings on December 6, 1991. Hunter flew over 3,700 hours in the T-34C, TH-57 B/C, H-46D and CH-60S with HC-3, HC-6, HT-8 and HC-8 with four Mediterranean deployments on over 12 different ships. … Hunter served as the Executive Officer at Texas A&M University NROTC Unit.

Posted on November 4, 2024 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Kim Davis Mackenzie

Kim Davis Mackenzie was born and raised in Texarkana, a first generation Texan. Her mom is from the Philippines, and her dad is from Tennessee. She graduated with honors from Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, completed the Critical Care Residency program at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, and worked in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. Mackenzie later began work at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, holding different nurse coordinator roles for both solid organ and vascularized composite allograft transplantation.

Posted on October 3, 2024 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Jenna Malloy Ruhe

Jenna Malloy Ruhe is a realtor, renovator, and designer working in Northwest Arkansas. Jenna is the owner of ReJennaRation and loves taking ugly, run-down properties and transforming them into beautiful, comfortable, clean spaces that someone can be proud to own. Jenna has two girls, Vail and Winn, and has been married to her husband, Brandon, for 18 years. She lived in Texarkana for the formative years of 10-18 years old.

Posted on September 3, 2024 in TXK Roots READ MORE

TXK Roots

Brittany Tubbs

Rachel Griffin

Dr. Taylor Langdon, DC

Steve Oden, Jr.

Riley Goodman Moody

Katy Beth Irwin McGahey

Alla Bartoshchuk

John Hunter Haltom

Kim Davis Mackenzie

Jenna Malloy Ruhe

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