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A Clean Start

For years, I couldn’t shake a calling that kept returning to me in quiet moments and restless nights. It wasn’t complicated, and it wasn’t grand in the way people usually imagine a “vision.” It was simple: people needed a place to shower. In 2019, that idea began to take shape through recurring dreams. I kept seeing people who were struggling, people with no place to clean up, no way to restore even a small sense of dignity. Each time I woke up, the message was the same. I was being called to help. At first, I tried to ignore it.
Posted on February 10, 2026 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

At Home in Texarkana

HOMETOWN PARTNER SPOTLIGHT … … … When Ann and Steve Raffaelli founded their real estate company over 40 years ago, they established more than a business. They planted themselves firmly in the fabric of Texarkana's growth. That commitment to community and excellence has only deepened under the leadership of Virginia Ann Raffaelli-Prazak, who acquired Raffaelli Realtors and transformed it into Raffaelli Realtors –TXK Homes in February 2022. … "My father built something special here," says Raffaelli-Prazak. "He understood that real estate is about more than transactions.
Posted on February 3, 2026 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

The Growth Miracle: Why a School’s Grade is More Than a Letter

… Sportswriting often relies on endless hypotheticals. In the dead week before the Super Bowl, debates rage over whether to skip the bye week or if the matchup would have been more electric if Denver’s quarterback were healthy. … Meh. … How about we focus instead on a group that hits home runs every week and has the receipts to prove it: local teachers.
Posted on February 3, 2026 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Bowie County Celebrates Poll Workers Helping Americans Vote

… New Boston, Texas – Today, the Bowie County Election Office joined a national effort to recognize and recruit election officials across the nation for their critical role in helping Americans vote. Ahead of the 2026 midterms, the EAC is hosting Help America Vote Day on January 27, 2026. … The “Poll Workers Helping Americans Vote” initiative was launched by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) several years ago.
Posted on January 26, 2026 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

A Century of Commitment

HOMETOWN PARTNER SPOTLIGHT … When James Bramlett assumed his role as Market President for Farmers Bank & Trust's Texarkana operations, he inherited something that can't be built overnight: a legacy of genuine community investment that spans nearly 120 years. Founded in 1906, Farmers Bank & Trust has grown from its Arkansas roots to become a full-service community bank serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Posted on January 20, 2026 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

A Safe Choice

… When parents face an impossible situation, Safe Haven Baby Boxes offer a compassionate solution. These specialized incubators are designed to provide a safe, anonymous way for parents to surrender newborns when they are unable to care for them. Texarkana Emergency Center and Hospital has now joined the growing network of facilities offering this life-saving service to the community. … Safe Haven Baby Boxes are secure, temperature-controlled incubators placed in public locations like fire stations, hospitals, and emergency centers.
Posted on January 13, 2026 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Exceeding Expectations

… HOMETOWN PARTNER SPOTLIGHT … For more than 40 years, Gregg Orr Auto has served the Texarkana community and beyond as one of the region’s most trusted automotive destinations. What began as a local vision has grown into a thriving multi-state operation spanning Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Florida, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to putting customers first.
Posted on January 13, 2026 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

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
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