Texarkana’s Tumor Board … Having a tumor board here with great attendance is a nod to the commitment to cancer care in Texarkana.” —Brent Bennett, Family Physician and Vice President of Physician Operations for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic … According to the American Cancer Society, over two million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2024. This news will likely be followed by emotions of fear and anxiety, along with more questions than answers. Support from loved ones, neighbors, and the community may soon follow.
Dad Tired … For most coffee enthusiasts, a cup of coffee is an essential part of the daily routine. But for parents, it’s often a necessity. As someone who has experienced the “dad tired” phenomenon for nearly three years, I can attest to the vital role morning coffee plays in my day. Yet, I must acknowledge that “dad tired” pales in comparison to the relentless energy demands faced by my wife, Shelby, an absolute rockstar of a mom.
Kim Davis Mackenzie was born and raised in Texarkana, a first generation Texan. Her mom is from the Philippines, and her dad is from Tennessee. She graduated with honors from Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, completed the Critical Care Residency program at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, and worked in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. Mackenzie later began work at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, holding different nurse coordinator roles for both solid organ and vascularized composite allograft transplantation.
Jenna Malloy Ruhe is a realtor, renovator, and designer working in Northwest Arkansas. Jenna is the owner of ReJennaRation and loves taking ugly, run-down properties and transforming them into beautiful, comfortable, clean spaces that someone can be proud to own. Jenna has two girls, Vail and Winn, and has been married to her husband, Brandon, for 18 years. She lived in Texarkana for the formative years of 10-18 years old.
