For twin sisters Liane and Lisa Beaird, childhood was as normal as it could be. Everything seemed normal to Lisa until she was about eight-years-old, when she began noticing some of Liane’s differences—the traits of Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD).

Claire Torrans and Josh Field

Eden Young and Kyle White

Emma Wolf and Ryan Pickelman

Hannah Hanson and Garrison McCord

Naomi Ganado and Tyler Berry

Olivia Bruggeman and Caleb Coleman

The wedding of Tye McDonald and Lane Elliott

When you think of the health of your hair, you probably think of deep conditioning or heat protection spray, but for Cheryl Strawn, it is a lot more than that.

Pleasant Grove senior Hollan Palmore is one who can balance a demanding school day; an extensive extracurricular schedule consisting of cheer, track, and pageants; hours of volunteer work in her role as Miss North Texas Outstanding Teen; and a buzzing social life, all while maintaining a healthy mental state and a cheerful smile on her face.

On August 6th of this year, the Four States area witnessed first-hand the enormous danger of the brave men and women who have chosen to put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of those in their communities.

There’s never a good time to have an unexpected health crisis. When Jill Rowe was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2020, it was devastating.

The Searles’ faith is nothing short of incredible. The number of obstacles and trials they have endured together in a relatively short time is enough to make anyone cower.

Life’s challenges hit everyone differently. Sarah Richardson has encountered her fair share of struggles, but she is one of the persevering kind.

After suffering an unfortunate injury in his right, dominant elbow, AHS junior Ryan Wardlaw learns to play tennis as a lefty.

This time of year, families are busy sending out holiday greetings to loved ones near and far. The holiday cards the Bowers family sends are unique.

Pam and Dr. Tim Reynolds have dedicated their lives to taking care of others. So, when the tables turned and Tim and Pam found themselves in the patients’ chairs, it was quite the role reversal to say the least.

Summer of 2022 was a life-changing season for the Killian family. When 10-year-old Jacob was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, the whole family was swept up in a whirlwind of testing and doctors, glucose counts and insulin shots, and worry and fear . . . and even still, gratitude and hope.

The Junior League of Texarkana, Inc. (JLT) is an organization of women working with community partners to address and solve pressing issues such as childhood hunger and illiteracy. Since its formation in 1926, JLT has been instrumental in the development of community programs in Texarkana.

Richard Turner, a recovering alcoholic and addict, always felt different. He grew up in a rural East Texas community where he felt like the only example of diversity. He says, “When I drank, I didn’t care … I felt like I was funnier. I felt like I fit in.”