Texarkana Magazine

Trinity Christian School Class of 2022

Posted on May 31, 2022 in Life & Style READ MORE

Brent Rodgers

After earning a Master’s in Personal Finance from Texas Tech University, Texarkana native, Brent Rodgers, began his career as a stockbroker with a Fortune 500 company and was quickly climbing the ladder of success. Questioning his trajectory, he began to look for the joy and passion that seemed to be missing in his daily work. Through travel and life’s adventures that passion began to manifest. … “My tastebuds were first tantalized in Peru, by a mixture of celery, carrots and beets,” Brent said. “Then with a frothing cup of fresh-blended spinach in the Middle East.

Posted on May 31, 2022 in TXK Roots READ MORE

Publisher's Letter

I’ve always thought of myself as someone who loves to be outside with nature and animals as long as the day can still end with a hot shower, air conditioning and a comfortable bed. So, as I was pondering the importance of our local farmers, I was a little awe-struck. I think work on a farm teaches life lessons early; it teaches lessons of the unjustness of nature, the payoff of perseverance, the redemption found in faith and hard work and the value of honesty.

Posted on May 31, 2022 in Life & Style READ MORE

The Outdoors Are Open

Ten things to do within a one-hour drive.

… • Visit three states at once. 1930 U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey stone marks the spot where Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana meet. The exact location, appropriately known as Three States, is in Cass County, Texas.The marker can be found on Texas Highway 77 and Louisiana State Highway 1.You can also visit two states at once at the newly renovated Photographer’s Island in downtown Texarkana, USA.

Posted on May 31, 2022 in Sports & Entertainment READ MORE

Good Evening TXK

I remember exactly where I was in March, 2006, when the very first episode of Hannah Montana aired on Disney Channel. I was sitting in my Granny’s bedroom, laid out on her bed, anxiously awaiting the start of the show, to watch a then-unknown Miley Cyrus become a star right in front of the world’s eyes. Of course, I did not realize at the time just how massive an impact she (and Hannah Montana) would have. … For me, nostalgia is everything. I bathe in it almost daily—meaning probably too much.

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The Monthly Mix

Gardening Style … May showers bring June flowers! The weather is finally sunny and warm. This means it’s time to spend all the time outdoors. It is a fabulous time to work on your outdoor space and gardens. Here are the cutest essentials that will help you make your garden the talk of the neighborhood! … This canvas utility apron also has capability to store tools as you work for easy access. There is even a pocket that’s perfect for your gardening gloves and phone! This apron can be easily adjusted to the perfect, comfortable fit.

Posted on May 31, 2022 in Life & Style READ MORE

TXK 411

As the gardens of Texarkana are bursting with fresh ingredients and our local farmers’ markets are making them easily accessible, now is the perfect time to make delicious homemade salsa! This simple recipe makes it easy to go from fresh ingredients to ready for snacking in about ten minutes. Serve it with salty tortilla chips or add to the top of your favorite Tex-Mex.

Posted on May 31, 2022 in Life & Style READ MORE

Bougie Grubs Garden Pizza

DOUGH

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1 cup self-rising flour … 1 cup of plain greek yogurt … fresh rosemary

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TOPPINGS

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sliced cooked squash … mozzarella … prosciutto … olive oil … micro greens

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DIRECTIONS

… • Preheat the oven at 375 … • Mix flour and yogurt. Knead and shape into pizza crust’ … • Top with rosemary and place in the oven for 18 minutes. • Top crust with squash and cheese. Place in oven until cheese melts.

Posted on May 24, 2022 in Life & Style READ MORE

East Bound and Down

“East bound and down, loaded up and truckin’, A-we gonna do what they say can’t be done.” … It is not likely anyone has grown up in the South and not heard of Smokey and the Bandit before, or better yet, can read those lyrics above without starting to hum, especially if they were alive in the 70s and 80s. Either you have watched the movie, heard the song, or seen the memorabilia and collectibles in your local thrift store.

Posted on May 17, 2022 in Community & Culture READ MORE

Raising the Parenting White Flag

For the few of you that don’t know, I am a mom of three precious kiddos, ages nine, seven and three. As their schedules go, the two older kiddos have the same school breaks, but the baby (don’t tell her I called her that... she’s a big girl!) is on a different schedule. … We were only three quarters of the way through the first day of her spring break when I posted to my Instagram story that I had already ordered two parenting books. Vigorously waving the white flag in surrender, I searched:

Posted on May 17, 2022 in Sports & Entertainment READ MORE

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Trinity Christian School Class of 2022

Brent Rodgers

Publisher's Letter

The Outdoors Are Open

Good Evening TXK

The Monthly Mix

TXK 411

Bougie Grubs Garden Pizza

East Bound and Down

Raising the Parenting White Flag

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