Texarkana Magazine

Meet the Candidates

… As primary election season approaches, local races are bringing important issues into focus. Many of those issues affect daily life right here at home, from public safety to decisions made in Austin on behalf of our region. … We asked candidates in two key races to answer a series of questions directly for our readers.

Posted on February 4, 2026 in Business & Politics READ MORE

Course of a Century

The Life and Lessons of Dorothy Langdon on Her 100^th Birthday … One of my oldest, most vivid memories is sitting on my grandmother’s kitchen counter while my grandaddy holds me gently. Careful, I wouldn’t fall, he slides me side to side and laughingly teases, “My Tutu.” “No, myyyy Tutu,” I’d reply. … “Tutu,” as we call my grandmother, looked on this scene fondly. Even decades and generations later, what she saw in this moment was also the central lesson of all her stories: that the people in your life are the real treasures of this world.

Posted on February 4, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Heirloom Inspiration

For homeowners Cara and David Cook, this home is more than a new build—it is a heartfelt continuation of a family legacy. The inspiration began nearly a century ago with a home David’s grandfather built in Utica, Mississippi, in 1929. Years later, while helping his mother relocate to Texarkana, David uncovered the original blueprints tucked away in the attic. That discovery became the spark for their own home, guiding both its architectural spirit and emotional foundation.

Posted on February 4, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Local Gift Guide

Azaleas, Roses, & Fruit Trees Up to 30% off | Twitty Nursery, Inc. Locally Handcrafted Chocolates ^$35 | Poin de’ Luxe Chocolate Shop … Lafco Products Starting at ^$52 | J Brown for the Home … Georgiana Coleman Fine Jewelry Starting at ^$175 | Gables Gifts & Gratitudes … Florals & Gifts Starting at ^$20 | The Curated Collective … 1 dz. Chocolate Covered Strawberries ^$32 | Julie’s Deli

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Posted on February 3, 2026 in Business & Politics READ MORE

What You Need to Know About Your Heart Health

Heart disease does not always present obvious warning signs, and risk factors are not always visible. Even individuals who appear healthy, such as athletes or those without known conditions, can experience serious cardiac events. Symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, or discomfort in areas such as the jaw or back are often overlooked, yet they can signal underlying heart problems.

Posted on February 3, 2026 in Community & Culture READ MORE

Good Evening TXK

In 2020, my mom told me I was “firing on all cylinders.” However, I was drunk at lunchtime. That was my introduction to imposter syndrome. … My mom was so incredibly proud of me for landing my first big-boy job, and it was my first month writing for this magazine. But, for a long time before that, I had been spinning out. Directionless. Aimless.

Posted on February 2, 2026 in Sports & Entertainment READ MORE

Publisher's Letter

Over Christmas break, my family and I pivoted from some previous travel plans to a trip to Big Bend National Park on a whim. … I had never explored that corner of Texas, and I was pleasantly unprepared for what awaited us there. The landscape felt worlds away from home, with sunrises and night skies that made you feel as if you had left the state entirely. … But the views, as stunning as they were, ranked second to something better. The pace was different. There was no hustle, no constant connectivity. With minimal cell service came something rare and increasingly valuable:

Posted on February 1, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Living in the After

Jessica Brookes, Reagan Hancock's mother

… When tragedy strikes, it can feel like a bomb exploding—sudden and without mercy. Life moves forward at its normal pace until the blast arrives. Shockwaves shatter, derail, and topple. Sounds become muffled. Time slows. For those at the epicenter, everything has changed. The victims find a new normal, but no one is the same living in the after. … On October 9, 2020, the quiet northeast Texas town of New Boston felt those shockwaves when news spread about the brutal murder of a young wife and mother, Reagan Michelle Hancock, and her unborn daughter, Braxlynn Sage.

Posted on January 5, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Living in Color

… Behind its timeless brick exterior is a home that thrives on personality. For the Whitlocks, discovering this space was love at first sight. After years of searching, they walked in and immediately knew it was the perfect fit. Flooded with natural light and grounded in warm finishes, the home blends comfort with color, creative details, and a sense of fun that flows from room to room. The home’s craftsmanship is unmistakable.

Posted on January 4, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

A Year of Growth

The Texarkana, Texas Fire Department received two new quint fire trucks as part of more than $3.8 million invested across all five stations. photos courtesy of the city of Texarkana, Texas

Texarkana, Texas, experienced a meaningful year filled with visible progress across neighborhoods, parks, and public facilities throughout the city. Through strategic investment, collaborative partnerships, and consistent momentum across every municipal department, Texarkana established itself as a growing regional hub with a high quality of life and a bright economic outlook. … Much of that momentum was evident in our parks and recreation system, where the City made substantial investments in the spaces that bring families, athletes, and visitors together.

Posted on January 4, 2026 in Business & Politics READ MORE

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Meet the Candidates

Course of a Century

Heirloom Inspiration

Local Gift Guide

What You Need to Know About Your Heart Health

Good Evening TXK

Publisher's Letter

Living in the After

Living in Color

A Year of Growth

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