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Heirloom Inspiration

For homeowners Cara and David Cook, this home is more than a new build—it is a heartfelt continuation of a family legacy. The inspiration began nearly a century ago with a home David’s grandfather built in Utica, Mississippi, in 1929. Years later, while helping his mother relocate to Texarkana, David uncovered the original blueprints tucked away in the attic. That discovery became the spark for their own home, guiding both its architectural spirit and emotional foundation.

Posted on February 4, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Course of a Century

The Life and Lessons of Dorothy Langdon on Her 100^th Birthday … One of my oldest, most vivid memories is sitting on my grandmother’s kitchen counter while my grandaddy holds me gently. Careful, I wouldn’t fall, he slides me side to side and laughingly teases, “My Tutu.” “No, myyyy Tutu,” I’d reply. … “Tutu,” as we call my grandmother, looked on this scene fondly. Even decades and generations later, what she saw in this moment was also the central lesson of all her stories: that the people in your life are the real treasures of this world.

Posted on February 4, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Publisher's Letter

Over Christmas break, my family and I pivoted from some previous travel plans to a trip to Big Bend National Park on a whim. … I had never explored that corner of Texas, and I was pleasantly unprepared for what awaited us there. The landscape felt worlds away from home, with sunrises and night skies that made you feel as if you had left the state entirely. … But the views, as stunning as they were, ranked second to something better. The pace was different. There was no hustle, no constant connectivity. With minimal cell service came something rare and increasingly valuable:

Posted on February 1, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Living in the After

Jessica Brookes, Reagan Hancock's mother

… When tragedy strikes, it can feel like a bomb exploding—sudden and without mercy. Life moves forward at its normal pace until the blast arrives. Shockwaves shatter, derail, and topple. Sounds become muffled. Time slows. For those at the epicenter, everything has changed. The victims find a new normal, but no one is the same living in the after. … On October 9, 2020, the quiet northeast Texas town of New Boston felt those shockwaves when news spread about the brutal murder of a young wife and mother, Reagan Michelle Hancock, and her unborn daughter, Braxlynn Sage.

Posted on January 5, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Living in Color

… Behind its timeless brick exterior is a home that thrives on personality. For the Whitlocks, discovering this space was love at first sight. After years of searching, they walked in and immediately knew it was the perfect fit. Flooded with natural light and grounded in warm finishes, the home blends comfort with color, creative details, and a sense of fun that flows from room to room. The home’s craftsmanship is unmistakable.

Posted on January 4, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Share the Love

Langdon-Case: Taylor Langdon of Texarkana, Texas, and Ben Case of Winters, California, were united in marriage on July 19, 2025, at The Olana in Hickory Creek, Texas. The parents of the couple are Kim and Brent Langdon of Texarkana, Texas, and Diane and Bryan Case of Winters, California. After a honeymoon in Italy, the couple resides in Winters, California. … Choate-Hopkins: Sayler Choate of Aurora, Colorado, and Seth Hopkins of Texarkana, Texas, were united in marriage on October 25, 2025, at Kukua Restaurant Beach Club in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Posted on January 2, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Monthly Mix

For the Homebody … Slow down, snuggle up, and embrace the warmth of home. It is the perfect time to indulge in life’s coziest pleasures like plush blankets, soft loungewear, a fragrant candle, and rich creams to nourish your winter-worn skin.

Posted on January 2, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Publisher's Letter January 2026

For over five years, we have had stories with the community. We have featured wisdom and advice, witnessed miracles, celebrated notable figures and leaders, shared rags-to-riches journeys, and much more. Every single one has felt like an honor. The sacred trust of those willing to open their lives and hearts so we could share their stories with you, our readers, is humbling. … But none have carried the weight of this month’s cover story. … What Jessica Brookes experienced was every person’s worst nightmare.

Posted on January 1, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

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