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A Community on Pointe

photo by Matt Cornelius
The Christmas season is just around the corner, and children far and wide are dreaming of a little girl named Clara, a charming prince, and their visit to an enchanted land of sweets. For a number of local ballerinas, they are not only dreaming about it, but thanks to the Texarkana Community Ballet, they are working hard to put together the 2022 performance of The Nutcracker. … Fifty-five years ago, dance instructors Judith McCarty, Dixie Splawn, and Sandra Robinson founded the Texarkana Community Ballet (TCB) out of their strong desire to bring classical ballet to the community.

Thanksgiving Potluck

CASSY MEISENHEIMER—Mimi’s Cornbread Dressing

… • 2 pkgs Jiffy cornbread, prepare according to directions … • 2 cups cooked rice (1 cup raw) • ½ carton of chicken livers, cooked, cooled, chopped (you can omit this, but it really adds flavor) • 2 chicken breasts, baked, cooled, chopped … • 1 large onion, chopped … • 3 stalks and tops celery, chopped finely … • 1 bunch of green onions, snipped … • ½ bunch parsley, snipped … • 4 boiled eggs, chopped … • 2 cups chicken broth (can used canned) • Tabasco, kosher salt, pepper to taste … • Saute vegetables and cool.

Good Evening TXK

photo by Matt Cornelius
Just last month, I was honored to sing a song I wrote for my close friends, Abby and Joe, on their wedding day. It was a simple, beautiful day in New Boston, Texas, at Four Fifteen Estates, one of the most gorgeous, awe-inspiring wedding venues I have ever seen! While I enjoyed myself that day, and I will never forget the moment I looked down, singing above my dear friends, strumming my guitar during their first dance, something just felt off for me.

Dear Mrs. (Slightly) Sophisticated

My neighbor is obsessed with a blow-up for any occasion. Is it okay to ask them to stop with the blow-ups? At Christmas, it is like a blow-up museum because they have so many. I mean, is it really necessary? Dear Deflated, … Firstly, I must ask if your neighborhood has any rules against this. Do you have an HOA? Perhaps they would have some advice according to their bylaws, but it seems there is not one from your account. HOAs can be a double-edged sword when dealing with decorations.

The Monthly Mix

Holiday Photo StyleThe season of food, fun, and family is upon us! Many memories are soon to be made. This also means many photos will be taken. Looking polished and feeling your best go hand in hand when styling outfits for photos. I have gathered three different head to toe looks to have you completely camera ready throughout the season. … This look is what I will be wearing for family photos this season. I love this dress so much that I now own it in two colors.

Publisher's Letter

This is the season of gratitude. I do not have adequate words to express my appreciation for the many people who have been an integral part of our first two years. So, Happy Birthday to us; we are officially a toddler! The infancy stage was challenging, to say the least, lacking in sleep and full of every emotion. … As I reflect on all we encountered trying to get our first ever print magazine on stands, I am struck by the village of people it took to make it happen. Facing one struggle after another, I almost lost hope we would make it on time.

A Whole New World

There are certain things in this life that do not go together—forks and power outlets, Mexican food and tight jeans, and the idea of an exotic Norwegian living in the piney woods of Northeast Texas. … Almost seven years ago, my family and I hosted a foreign exchange student from Norway. Her name was Karoline Gregersen and in my melodramatic mind, she was sure to arrive in America with long, blonde braids showing from underneath her horned Viking helmet, all while wielding a sword. Karoline’s hair was indeed blonde, but she looked just like everybody else in Atlanta, Texas.

What is a Bond? Information Regarding the 2022 Texarkana ISD Bond Proposal

The November 2022 ballot will include two bond proposals for consideration by Texarkana ISD voters. TISD is committed to informing residents about the purpose of bond elections and the specifics of these measures. … A school district’s tax rate is composed of two components, the first of which is the maintenance and operations budget (M&O). It funds recurring expenses such as teacher and staff salaries, supplies, and utilities. … The second component is the interest and sinking budget (I&S), also known as Debt Service.

Texana Bank Presents Breast Cancer Warriors

Texarkana Magazine recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October and supports breast cancer survivors, those fighting breast cancer, and their families. Texana Bank celebrates three of their own employees and breast cancer warriors and survivors. … Warrior One: Linda Roberts … Breast cancer arrived in our lives in 2009. A small raised lump on my upper right breast required an immediate biopsy. The biopsy was positive for those dreaded words. An immediate appointment was made in Little Rock at the Women’s Oncology Group.

Bougie Grubs Sweet Potato Biscuits

INGREDIENTS

… • 2 cups Bisquick mix … • 2/3 cup milk … • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes … • 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar mixture … • 1 tsp of vanilla …

DIRECTIONS

… • Preheat oven 400. • Mix all ingredients together well. • Drop spoonfuls of dough on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. • Bake for 15 minutes. • Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top (optional). • Serve with cinnamon honey butter (spreadable butter or margarine, honey, and cinnamon) • Enjoy!

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