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Publisher's Letter

Back in 2016, after one too many HGTV binges, I convinced myself Fred and I could be our own version of Fixer Upper. We were downsizing and on the hunt for a new home when we stumbled upon a repo property. Fred begged me to go look at it, but I was determined it was not worth my time. However, his persistence paid off, because the moment I walked through the door, I saw the whole vision unfold. By the end of that first walkthrough, I had the renovation mapped out in my head from start to finish. I assumed it would be as easy as it looks on TV.
Posted on September 1, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

Friday Night Lights 2025

photo by Matt Cornelius
Friday Night Lights in Texarkana are hard to beat—just like the old days. The glow from Tiger Stadium, Razorback Stadium, Harris Field, and Hawk Stadium signals more than a football game. It’s the kind of tradition that never fades. Friends, families, and classmates show up in school colors, filling the stands with energy and hometown pride. From the band’s halftime tunes to the cheerleaders and drill teams, it is about more than the score. It’s about community spirit.
Posted on August 5, 2025 in Sports & Entertainment READ MORE

Driven by Dedication

photo courtesy of TISD
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” —William Arthur Ward … Teachers shape minds. They mold hearts. They guide generations. Yet, way too often, their work and sacrifices go unseen and unrecognized. Many sadly withhold their loudest applause and highest compensation for celebrities and athletes.
Posted on August 4, 2025 in Community & Culture READ MORE

The Anxious Generation Book Review

photo by Matt Cornelius
In March 2024, Johnathan Haidt published The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Since its release, it has become a viral sensation among parents navigating the boundaries of cell phones as their children come of age. … "My central claim in this book is that these two trends—overprotection in the real world and under protection in the virtual world—are the major reasons why children born after 1995 became the anxious generation.” —Jonathan Haidt.
Posted on August 4, 2025 in Community & Culture READ MORE

Heart & Soul

photos by Matt Cornelious
Tucked away along North Kings Highway, the home of Cheyenne and Larry Epstein is a charming blend of retro character, rich history, and personal meaning. Built in 1966, and now in the hands of only its third owners, the home holds onto its original charm. Details like the stone tile and built-in firewood storage in the mudroom and the chandelier still casting its glow in the second living room add to its character.
Posted on August 4, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

School Profiles

The 2025–2026 school year is here, and finding the right school is key to a successful educational experience. Whether your student is starting elementary, middle school, high school, community college, pursuing a trade, or working toward a four-year degree, you can feel confident knowing the Texarkana region offers excellent options. Support local teachers and students by giving to their education foundation—or scan the QR codes to learn more and help make a local impact!

Posted on August 3, 2025 in Community & Culture READ MORE

Good Evening TXK

photo by Matt Cornelius
There are few milestones in life that hit harder in high school, emotionally and, in my case, literally (you’ll understand why soon) than getting your first car. You clutch your learner’s permit like a golden ticket, praying Driver’s Ed taught you enough not to take out the neighbor’s mailbox. (For the record, I did not. I almost did. But I didn’t. I just took out bumpers. Plural.) … My first car was a blue Nissan Rogue named Blue Ivy. I was 17 and maybe a bit dramatic, but Blue Ivy was so much more than just a car to me. She meant freedom. Power.
Posted on August 3, 2025 in Sports & Entertainment READ MORE

My Drift

photo by Matt Cornelius
The Nest is Empty—Now Where's My Wine … So your last baby bird has left for college, leaving your nest empty and eerily silent. If you’re feeling blue about it, you’re not alone. Sending your offspring out of your home and into the world is one of life’s greater challenges, and a fair number of emotions are involved. Excitement for your child, apprehension about his or her happiness and success, both academic and social, and worries about your own sense of lost purpose are all to be expected. Life in your home will never be the same once your kids have flown the coop.
Posted on August 3, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

Lessons Beyond the Classroom

For the first time in decades, research is highlighting a surprising trend. Young people are asking big questions and looking for answers in religion. Newsweek recently posed the question, “Are Gen Zers Becoming More Religious?” and shared that nearly half of young adults in England and Wales now say they believe in God or a higher power. This marks a striking shift from years of declining belief across Western societies. Data from the U.S. shows a similar pattern, with more young adults engaging with the Bible and committing to Christianity.
Posted on August 2, 2025 in Community & Culture READ MORE

Publisher's Letter

We have landed in a season of firsts and lasts. This month, my oldest son, John Henry, is starting high school and getting his learner’s permit. It feels like just yesterday I was buckling him into a car seat, and now he is behind the wheel. As he takes the driver’s seat, I will be gripping the door handle and whispering prayers at every turn. At the same time, my youngest son, George, is heading into his final year of middle school. And if you have ever parented a middle schooler, then you already know, we are hanging in there with one eye on the finish line.
Posted on August 1, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE
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