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Modern Midwives

There is something sacred about life’s beginnings: the first breath, the first cry, the first time a mother locks eyes with the life she has carried. In those moments, time stands still. The world narrows into something both fragile and powerful. … As Mother’s Day approaches, we are reminded that every mother’s story begins somewhere, often with the compassionate presence of someone walking beside her. For some in our community, that presence is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).
Posted on May 4, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Sacred Space

Located just outside the Highland Park historic district, this 1928 Tudor-style home stands as a quiet piece of Texarkana history, refined over time yet grounded in its original character. With nearly a century of stories behind it, the home has evolved with intention, blending tradition with a lifestyle that feels current and personal. … In December 1955, the home was dedicated as the rectory for St. James Episcopal Church, a gift from Gay Montague Moore in memory of her husband, Colonel Charles Beatty Moore, a West Point graduate who served in the United States Army.
Posted on May 4, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

The Exception

Every so often, a teenager comes along who reminds you just how much is possible. Addison Girley is that kind of teenager. … A senior at Arkansas High School, Addison’s list of achievements reads as if it belongs to an entire graduating class rather than one person. She is a varsity starter in volleyball and basketball and earned 5A South All-Conference honors in both, along with Academic All-State recognition.
Posted on May 4, 2026 in Sports & Entertainment READ MORE

Jake Lewis

photo courtesy of Jake Lewis
Born in Texarkana and a graduate of Texas High School’s Class of 1998, Jake Lewis carries his roots with him in everything he creates. He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, earning degrees in philosophy and journalism while also traveling and studying abroad, experiences that broadened his perspective and shaped his creative voice. … Following college, Jake spent time in San Francisco, Costa Rica, Little Rock, and Austin, each place contributing to his path.
Posted on May 3, 2026 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Good Evening TXK

photo by Matt Cornelius
In late July 2024, I stood in a room surrounded by the people who loved my pop the most. The love of Granny’s life left this world the way most of us can only hope we someday will: held, prayed over, and deeply, deeply loved. Standing over Pop’s body, through tears, my granny remarked, “How blessed are we?” … In the middle of that morning’s peaceful scene stood Blair Lloyd, a Heritage Home Health and Hospice nurse I admire. … If you have ever experienced hospice, you already know that nurses don’t just show up with medical charts and medications.
Posted on May 2, 2026 in Sports & Entertainment READ MORE

Publisher's Letter

My oldest son, John Henry, just finished his freshman year on the Texas High varsity golf team. I had the opportunity to watch every bit of it, and I learned quickly that I did not know as much as I thought I did. Team golf is a different kind of pressure. Every shot belongs to more than just you, and you can feel that. … As a spectator, I had a few habits to break. You cannot talk to them, and you have to stay one shot ahead of the group. At district and regional tournaments, you cannot hand them a drink, a snack, or say a word.
Posted on May 1, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE

Lights Up, Lets Go!

photo by Matt Cornelius
81st annual Four States Fair & Rodeo … For more than eight decades, the Four States Fair & Rodeo has been a Texarkana tradition, bringing the community together for exciting rodeo action, carnival rides, live music, and family-friendly entertainment.
Posted on April 5, 2026 in Community & Culture READ MORE

Life on the Spectrum

photo by Matt Cornelius
The first signs were quiet. In fact, only a mother’s intuition could hear them. Long before there was a diagnosis, before therapy sessions and evaluations and unfamiliar medical terms, Jasmine Wilson simply noticed that her daughter experienced the world differently. … While other babies reached for cuddles or rocked peacefully to sleep, Kylee pulled away from touch. When her tiny hands should have been grasping Cheerios from a tray, hers struggled to coordinate the movement. Balance seemed uncertain, and sounds and textures overwhelmed her.
Posted on April 4, 2026 in Life & Style READ MORE
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