As the pair of siblings pulled into the Cornerstone parking lot, Cece Tye cringed at the thought of moving into a "nursing home." As she toured with the community representative, a frustration built inside her. In fact, she was more than annoyed, more than frustrated—she was angry. At the time, she felt her daughter's unwanted intervention was taking away her independence. … Things initially began to change for Cece after she lost her husband. The loss caused her to withdraw from routine activities and outings.
… Bridging the Gaps of Arkansas, in collaboration with CHRISTUS Health System, is thrilled to announce the 1st Annual Community-Wide Baby Shower and Health & Wellness Fair, scheduled for Friday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 1 Legion Drive, Texarkana, Arkansas 71854. … This exciting, family-centered event is designed to celebrate the journey of parenthood while promoting health and wellness across the community.
… The City of Washington, Arkansas, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation and Historic Washington State Park, will host the 4th Annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival on April 25-26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The festival will celebrate James Black, the bladesmith who forged the first Bowie Knife for Jim Bowie in Washington, and showcase a variety of Arkansas heritage crafts and trades.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological condition that varies greatly from person to person, making every experience with autism distinct. According to recent studies, ASD affects approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States. World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2nd, leading into Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals on the spectrum.
… Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, and in every community in America, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families. Yet, according to most recent reports, 47.4 million people—1 in 7 people—faced food insecurity in the U.S. … Those are the highest numbers in a decade, underscoring the need for more charitable food assistance in our community and beyond. … Now, for the 12th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change.
… The Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC) is excited to present “Jiggity Jog,” a dynamic and playful exhibition by Texarkana native Will Bryant. Opening March 22 and running through April 19, this exhibition features paintings, prints, drawings, soft sculptures, and collaborations with glass sculptor Austin Fields and textile designer Kyle Bunting. … Will is an artist, designer, and illustrator based in Austin, TX. His commercial collaborations include brands like Austin City Limits, Nike, and Whole Foods, among others.
… When I was 14, I first heard that over 703 million people lack access to clean and safe drinking water. I read about a fundraiser called the 6k for Water and casually suggested to my dad, the associate pastor of my church, that it was something we should do. He took the idea and ran with it, and in 2018, Fellowship Bible Church began hosting an annual 6K4WATER. … Running or walking 6 kilometers—the average distance people without easy access to clean water travel each day to often unsafe sources—is a powerful way to raise awareness and funds for the global water crisis.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." —Psalms 116:15 … Steve… where do I even begin? I’ll never forget the first time I saw Steve—sitting on a curb outside Starbucks, eating beans straight from a can. Our eyes met as I drove by, sipping my overpriced, overly indulgent coffee. At that moment, something stuck with me. … Immediate guilt consumed me as he looked as happy with his opened can as I was with the freshly made latte in my hand.
… Se’Sha + Decosta Holyfield … How did you meet? … We met at church. He started attending, and I later found out he had an interest in me. He reached out, we started talking, went on our first date, and the rest is history! … What drew you to each other? … I loved his sense of humor—he kept me laughing and always knew how to have a good time.