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Publisher's Letter

Clothing Courtesy of Dillard’s Central Mall … We want to extend our thanks to Dillard’s Central Mall for generously providing the beautiful outfits and shoes featured in our group staff photo.

Posted on December 1, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

The best kind of leadership does not announce itself. It shows up in board meetings that stretch past dinner, in checks written without press releases, and in phone calls returned on Saturday mornings. In Texarkana, that kind of leadership is embodied by Judy Kelley Morgan. … Her fingerprints can be found in nearly every nonprofit institution in Texarkana. Not in headlines or grand gestures, but present in organizations that educate students, heal the sick, nurture creativity, and stand with the vulnerable.

Posted on November 5, 2025 in Community & Culture READ MORE

Taste Buds Turkey Fry

… When most people think of Thanksgiving dinner, the turkey is often front and center, and rightfully so. Now, I wasn’t there, but I assume some sort of turkey was present at the first Thanksgiving between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. So, it has earned its place in the spotlight from a longevity standpoint. … Over the years, I have had turkeys prepared in many ways. There is, of course, roasted, smoked, and our focus for this article, fried turkey!

Posted on November 4, 2025 in Community & Culture READ MORE

Giving Guide 2025

PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITIES … HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE … SCAN TO GIVE … Each nonprofit has its own unique needs. Find one that resonates with you and aligns with your values. Consider how you, your family, or your company can contribute to its success. We’ve made giving more effortless than ever—simply scan the QR code to visit the nonprofit’s website. Choose to make a one-time donation or give regularly. Every contribution makes a meaningful impact.MISSION … Take time to learn about the nonprofit’s work and the impact it creates.

Posted on November 4, 2025 in Giving Guide READ MORE

Reinvention Over Relocation

At the end of a winding driveway, a Southern home reveals its greatest secret. Here, on two-and-a-half beautiful wooded acres, a family chose reinvention over relocation, and the results are stunning. … Step inside to find rich wood ceilings that draw the eye upward and rooms where traditional Southern elegance meets an unexpected modern sophistication. Plantation shutters filter natural light across rich warmth and texture. Touches of the outdoors flow throughout.

Posted on November 4, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

TXK 411

Sweet, Savory, and Southern-Chic … Crisp bacon wrapped around tender green beans, brushed with a buttery brown-sugar glaze that glistens like Sunday dinner—this dish turns simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy side perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or your next Bougie Grubs spread. … INGREDIENTS … (makes 6—8 bundles) … 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed … 6—8 slices of bacon (not thick-cut) … 4 Tbsp butter (½ stick) … 2 Tbsp brown sugar (light or dark) … ½ tsp garlic powder … ½ tsp onion powder … ¼ tsp black pepper … Optional:

Posted on November 4, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

Good Evening TXK

If you would have told me at 18 that my chat called “KIP,” I probably would have assumed it was a financial planning firm? Or a bad 2000s boy band I was a part of? (I always wanted to be in a band.) … Instead, it stands for “Keep It Professional,” which is hilariously ironic, because there is absolutely nothing “professional” about what goes on in that group chat. Just four best friends who somehow became family without realizing when it happened.

Posted on November 3, 2025 in Sports & Entertainment READ MORE

Jordan Kennedy Evans

Jordan Kennedy Evans, a proud Texarkana native, now calls Sarasota, Florida, home with her husband David and their two daughters, Willa Mae (6) and Abby Jean (2). … Professionally, Jordan serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Native American Advancement Foundation (NAAF). Under her leadership, NAAF has expanded its impact across the Tohono O’odham Nation, securing state and federal funding while cultivating partnerships that are both culturally appropriate and community-centered.

Posted on November 3, 2025 in TXK Roots READ MORE

If These Walls Could Talk

Too Young to Be Old, Too Old to Be Young … John and I gave each other letters on the day of our wedding, November 15, 2008. I’ve kept them in our Bible ever since and just recently reread the one I wrote to him. As I read, I smiled at the 22-year-old version of myself, writing from my childhood bedroom after our rehearsal dinner. I wrote about my dreams for our future, optimistic about what I imagined our life would be like. In most ways, we’re still right on track, and our words remain true.

Posted on November 3, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

Publisher's Letter

Five years. It feels a little surreal to write those words. … This month, we are celebrating both a milestone and a season of gratitude. I cannot think of a better pairing. Five years ago, Texarkana Magazine was just a conversation between people who believed enough to try. We didn’t know if we could pull it off. We just knew we had to try. And somehow, with the right people by our side, we did. Every page of this magazine is a testament to the people who showed up alongside me to pursue this dream. None of this is lost on me.

Posted on November 2, 2025 in Life & Style READ MORE

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