Talk Tuesday

How to Carve a Pumpkin with a Dremel Tool

My name is Matt Cornelius, photographer for Texarkana Magazine, and today’s Talk Tuesday Tutorial is a fun one. I am revisiting a Halloween carving video I filmed several years ago and turning it into a fresh step-by-step guide you can follow at home. This project is not a traditional carving—because instead of fighting with tiny saws, we are using a Dremel rotary tool. This method is fast, beginner-friendly, and easier than you might expect.

Posted on October 28, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Staying Secure in a Digital World

… Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us: the biggest threat to your business might be sitting in your inbox right now. … Picture this: It's a busy Tuesday morning at your Texarkana office. An employee grabs their coffee, opens an email that looks like it's from a trusted vendor, and clicks a link. Within hours, your entire network is locked down by ransomware. Your customer data is at risk. Your operations grind to a halt. … This isn't a Hollywood script—it's happening to local businesses, medical practices, and organizations across the Four States region every single day.

Posted on October 21, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Turning the Page with D.C. Gomez

… Stories have the power to connect people. On Thursday, October 16, at 11:30 a.m., local author D.C. Gomez will speak at the Friends of the Texarkana Public Library’s luncheon and fundraiser at the Cabe Fellowship Center of First United Methodist Church downtown. Gomez will help turn the page toward a stronger future for the Friends of the Library. … An award-winning USA Today bestselling author, podcaster, motivational speaker, and coach, Gomez was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up in Salem, Massachusetts.

Posted on October 14, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Standing Strong, Together

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time of remembrance, resilience, and renewed commitment to fighting alongside those who carry the weight of this disease. For me, the Tough Kookie Foundation has never been about what I could do alone—it has always been about what we can do together. … I know this journey personally. As a 9-year breast cancer survivor, I have felt the fear, the fight, and the faith it takes to keep moving forward.

Posted on October 14, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Come Get a Taste!

Harvest Regional Food Bank is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual event, Taste of Texarkana, scheduled for October 14, 5-8 p.m. at the Four States Fairgrounds Arena. Celebrating its 32^nd year, this popular evening features over 40 food and beverage vendors offering samples of their finest dishes and competing for several awards, including Best of Taste and Crowd Favorite. … “Taste of Texarkana has been one of the area’s favorite charity events for over three decades,” said Camille Coker Wrinkle, Executive Director of Harvest Regional Food Bank.

Posted on October 14, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Talk Tuesday

How to Carve a Pumpkin with a Dremel Tool

Staying Secure in a Digital World

Turning the Page with D.C. Gomez

Standing Strong, Together

Come Get a Taste!

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