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Bougie Grubs Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

… There’s something extra magical about cookies made for Santa—the kind that fill the kitchen with a rich, buttery aroma and feel like a little love baked into every bite. These brown butter chocolate chip cookies take a classic shortcut mix and turn it into a Santa-worthy treat with deep, nutty flavor and melty milk chocolate in every cookie. They’re simple enough to make on a busy holiday night, but special enough to leave out with a glass of milk and a handwritten note. If Santa has a favorite cookie, this just might be it.

Posted on December 23, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Why I Hike

… The point is not mileage, but momentum." … Sleet hissed through barren trees, fog wrapping the wetlands in mystery. Thunder rolled in the distance, heralding the cold front's approach. I pulled up my hood and zipped my jacket, cocooned against the chill, while my dog, Moo, bounded ahead along the abandoned stretch of Old Highway 71. … Ashley Camp Road lies forgotten most days, a thin trail marking the path where commerce once flowed through southwestern Arkansas. Fallen leaves carpet the concrete, softening each step.

Posted on December 16, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

What is to Come?

… … There are just some things you can’t put inside a box. You can’t quite contain it. You can’t define it. And you’re not exactly sure how to describe it. … Is it eagerness? Is it anticipation? Yes. And yes. But mingle those with a heaping dose of joy and large scoops of excitement, and you have the perfect recipe for miles of smiles. … Kiddos may not be the best at knowing random dates on a calendar or picking up random clues.

Posted on December 9, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

’Tis the Season to Gift Local Art

… The holiday season in Texarkana shines a little brighter with the return of the Holiday Arts Market, now in its 18th year. Set inside the historic Regional Arts Center at 321 West 4th Street, the market has become a beloved tradition where art, community, and holiday spirit come together. This year’s event takes place Friday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. … Shoppers can look forward to discovering treasures from over 35 artisans, each offering something unique and handcrafted.

Posted on December 2, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

The Spirit of J

On any given Sunday morning at First United Methodist Church in Texarkana, Arkansas, the sanctuary fills long before the first note is sung. The light filters softly through the stained glass, the familiar hush settles in, and then the music begins. It is a blend of tradition, soul, and something uniquely their own; music that helps shape the rhythm of worship for this congregation. … For more than two decades, Director of Music Ministries Larry De Dymott has guided this program with excellence, warmth, and a deep belief that every voice matters.

Posted on December 2, 2025 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

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Bougie Grubs Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Why I Hike

What is to Come?

’Tis the Season to Gift Local Art

The Spirit of J

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