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Holiday Pet Safety GuideThe holidays bring joy and potential hazards for our pets. Here is how to keep your furry family members safe this season. … While the dishes we serve our loved ones may be delicious, our pets’ stomachs are not designed for holiday menus. At Westridge, we often see a wave of “post-holiday” tummy troubles. The holidays are the most common times we treat pets for gastritis, colitis, and pancreatitis, which can be caused by the well-intentioned sharing of festive foods.

Faith Made in the Fire

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This Christmas, the Frank family understands what the greatest gift truly is. It is not wrapped. It cannot be placed under a tree. It is life itself, restored through healing and faith tested in the fire. For Jeff and Faith Frank, the past eleven months stripped away nearly everything they owned. Their savings vanished. They lost their home. Plans to build were dissolved. What they gained instead cannot be measured in dollars or square footage.

Home for the Holidays

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When Amberly and Shawn Stussy began their remodel in 2018, their vision was clear. They wanted to create a home where their family could gather, celebrate, and make memories for years to come. Tucked away on Jack Cullen Drive, with one of Texarkana’s most breathtaking backyard views, their home captures the essence of warmth, comfort, and character, especially during the holiday season. … Inspired by their travels to the Texas Hill Country, the resort-style pool invites relaxation.

Gideon's Miracle

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I still remember the exact moment everything shifted, the moment the air left the room, the moment time split into “before” and “after.” Gideon was only sixteen months old, full of giggles and sunshine, when a doctor looked at us with steady eyes and said the words that would reroute the entire trajectory of our lives.“Your son’s MRI shows a rare and aggressive brain tumor.” … I do not remember what I said or did not say. I do not remember how long I sat there in silence. What I do remember is the feeling.

2025 Talk Tuesday Top 10

Talk Tuesday, the digital publication of Texarkana Magazine, is a weekly look into the lives of some of Texarkana’s most incredible residents and community events. Each heartfelt story is a first-person account of people who are finding love, achieving goals, overcoming obstacles, and learning new things across our community and beyond. This year’s top ten most read stories drew thousands of readers and confirmed once again that “everyone is famous in their hometown.”


2025 Top 5 Social Posts

Facebook & Instagram Most Liked: Grace + Landon Jackson Wedding … Instagram Most Shared: Friday Night Lights Arkansas High School … Instagram Most Viewed: The Wiley 220 … Facebook Most Shared: Class of 2025 Special Section … Facebook Most Viewed: Industry Influencers Special Section


Publisher's Letter

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Clothing Courtesy of Dillard’s Central Mall … We want to extend our thanks to Dillard’s Central Mall for generously providing the beautiful outfits and shoes featured in our group staff photo.

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