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How to Rock 2025 with Your Money

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Forget setting New Year’s resolutions that fizzle out by February. When it comes to your money, you need strategies that last and work in real life, not just on paper. … Here is the truth—nearly a quarter of resolutions don’t survive the first week, and only about a third make it past the first month. Add that to the fact nearly half of us admit to crying over our money woes, and it’s clear we need better tools for success. (Yes, even people earning $250,000+ cry about their finances. Who knew?) … Let’s make 2025 the year we stop crying and start winning with our money.

Katy Beth Irwin McGahey

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Katy Beth lives in the DFW Metroplex with her husband, Ryan McGahey, and their beloved cat and dog. Her sister, Natalie Waters (Irwin), resides nearby in Fort Worth, but she frequently visits her family in Texarkana, including her parents, Suzy and Robert Irwin, and grandmother, Barbara Carl. … A proud graduate of the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, Katy Beth earned her degree in visual art and design. Her passion for art and design, first sparked by the art department at Pleasant Grove ISD, has flourished throughout her career.

Beautiful. Healthy. Home.

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At the end of a long driveway sits a stately, two-story home, where a serene, neutral color palette and a beautiful lake in the background immediately capture your attention. However, you might not realize the careful thought that went into creating a space that is both aesthetic and health-conscious.

From Rock Bottom to Redemption

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“What brought me to Celebrate Recovery was an almost 30-year addiction to methamphetamine and marijuana,” said Celeste King, a Celebrate Recovery participant. “I had hit rock bottom and ended up in jail. As part of my probation, I was required to attend meetings. I had heard about the program through a friend who had been attending. Honestly, jail and the possibility of prison time made me decide that a change needed to be made. Celebrate Recovery gave me the courage to trust and recognize that I deserved and wanted a life free from addiction.” … Today, King is five years sober.

2024 Debutantes

Photos by Cornelious Cinematics … Thirteen debutantes, dressed elegantly in traditional gowns and holding bouquets of red roses arranged by Jill Hoover of H&N Floral, were formally introduced to society on December 28, 2024, at Texarkana Country Club. … John Crisp, master of ceremonies, introduced each young lady as she stepped from the dais. Andrea Finley and Leisa Arnett performed each debutante’s chosen song as she and her escort circled the room.


Good Evening TXK

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“Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” … This quote from Glinda, in the opening moments of Wicked, sets the tone for a story that is about so much more than just a flashy musical spectacle, as I first assumed it would be. It’s a question that resonates deeply, echoing in a cancel-culture world that is quick to label others and jump to conclusions. As someone who has always loathed musicals (yes, I know that is practically blasphemous), I didn’t expect Wicked to captivate me the way it did.

Share the Love

Bruce-Cree … Jasmine Bruce of Texarkana, Texas, and Austin Cree of Texarkana, Arkansas, were united in marriage on November 9, 2024, at First United Methodist Church with a reception following at Texarkana Country Club. The parents of the couple are Tara McElroy and Zach Bruce and Lori and Jason Cree. After a honeymoon to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple will reside in Texarkana, Texas. … Rohrabaugh-Harrelson … Jordyn Rohrabaugh of Copperopolis, California, and Jed Harrelson of Texarkana, Arkansas, were united in marriage on September 21, 2024, at Little River Club in Winthrop, Arkansas.

The Monthly Mix

Local Skincare Essentials … When it comes to achieving glowing, healthy skin, the right products make all the difference. From trusted staples to innovative treatments, local beauty experts are curating a selection of game-changing skincare solutions.

TXK 411

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Get Organized … The new year is the perfect time to start fresh, and there is no better way to do that than by getting organized. As a professional organizer in DFW, I know the hardest part is just getting started. Once you break it down into manageable steps, organizing becomes much easier. Here is my guide to tackling key areas of your home so you can begin the year feeling refreshed. … 1. Start Small—Focus on One Area at a Time … Organizing everything at once can be overwhelming.

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