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Holiday Pet Safety Guide … The 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.

Posted on December 5, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

Gideon's Miracle

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.

Posted on December 4, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

Faith Made in the Fire

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.

Posted on December 4, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

Home for the Holidays

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.

Posted on December 4, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

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.”

Posted on December 2, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

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

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Posted on December 1, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

Publisher's Letter

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.

Posted on December 1, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

Reinvention Over Relocation

At the end of a winding driveway, a Southern home reveals its greatest secret. Here, on two-and-a-half beautiful wooded acres, a family chose reinvention over relocation, and the results are stunning. … Step inside to find rich wood ceilings that draw the eye upward and rooms where traditional Southern elegance meets an unexpected modern sophistication. Plantation shutters filter natural light across rich warmth and texture. Touches of the outdoors flow throughout.

Posted on November 4, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

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Sweet, Savory, and Southern-Chic … Crisp bacon wrapped around tender green beans, brushed with a buttery brown-sugar glaze that glistens like Sunday dinner—this dish turns simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy side perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or your next Bougie Grubs spread. … INGREDIENTS … (makes 6—8 bundles) … 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed … 6—8 slices of bacon (not thick-cut) … 4 Tbsp butter (½ stick) … 2 Tbsp brown sugar (light or dark) … ½ tsp garlic powder … ½ tsp onion powder … ¼ tsp black pepper … Optional:

Posted on November 4, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

If These Walls Could Talk

Too Young to Be Old, Too Old to Be Young … John and I gave each other letters on the day of our wedding, November 15, 2008. I’ve kept them in our Bible ever since and just recently reread the one I wrote to him. As I read, I smiled at the 22-year-old version of myself, writing from my childhood bedroom after our rehearsal dinner. I wrote about my dreams for our future, optimistic about what I imagined our life would be like. In most ways, we’re still right on track, and our words remain true.

Posted on November 3, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

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