Located just outside the Highland Park historic district, this 1928 Tudor-style home stands as a quiet piece of Texarkana history, refined over time yet grounded in its original character. With nearly a century of stories behind it, the home has evolved with intention, blending tradition with a lifestyle that feels current and personal. … In December 1955, the home was dedicated as the rectory for St. James Episcopal Church, a gift from Gay Montague Moore in memory of her husband, Colonel Charles Beatty Moore, a West Point graduate who served in the United States Army.
There is something sacred about life’s beginnings: the first breath, the first cry, the first time a mother locks eyes with the life she has carried. In those moments, time stands still. The world narrows into something both fragile and powerful. … As Mother’s Day approaches, we are reminded that every mother’s story begins somewhere, often with the compassionate presence of someone walking beside her. For some in our community, that presence is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).
My oldest son, John Henry, just finished his freshman year on the Texas High varsity golf team. I had the opportunity to watch every bit of it, and I learned quickly that I did not know as much as I thought I did. Team golf is a different kind of pressure. Every shot belongs to more than just you, and you can feel that. … As a spectator, I had a few habits to break. You cannot talk to them, and you have to stay one shot ahead of the group. At district and regional tournaments, you cannot hand them a drink, a snack, or say a word.
