Sweet Success

Sweet Success

Will Parker Davis and Braden Asimos have been friends as long as they can remember. Their parents being good friends, the two have grown up together and formed an inseparable bond. Both born and raised in Texarkana, high school juniors Will and Braden have a deep appreciation for Texarkana and its community. 

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The Right Path

The Right Path

Most people have a bad habit of comparing their lives to others, ranking their accolades and aspirations against others’. Following your proverbial “path” can be downright stressful, full of imagined expectations just waiting to trip you up. The wisest among us drown out those supposed expectations and do whatever they think is best for themselves. At age 25, Ashdown local Joe Pennington is doing just that.

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Go Rhinos Go!

Go Rhinos Go!

Texarkana is no stranger to sports. With programs trending, from little league to collegiate athletics, the four-states area is home to many successful teams. Summer is right around the corner, and a new team is here with a motto to excite: “Where baseball is tons of fun.” The Texarkana Rhinos minor league baseball team threw their first pitch during Memorial Day weekend. The Rhinos are determined to keep their motto in mind, striving to create a fun, family-friendly environment at George Dobson Field.

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A Love Letter to Modernism

A Love Letter to Modernism

Mary and Jay Wommack purchased their new home in the Northridge neighborhood in 2020. Jay had grown up in this neighborhood and was excited to move back to a location of fond memories. Built in 1964, the Wommacks’ new home called for freshness and vibrancy. As luck would have it, their son-in-law, Justin Scurlock of Scurlock Studio, was excited to take on the challenge.

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Tribute to Women: Debi Coleman

Tribute to Women: Debi Coleman

Debi Coleman has spent almost 40 years of her life as a teacher. She has worked in public schools, in private schools, and for homeschoolers. She has taught every age from kindergarten through high school. On the weekends, she can be found at Fellowship Bible Church, not only attending but also—you guessed it—teaching Sunday school. Interestingly, Debi’s passion for teaching came as a surprise to her, during her undergraduate years.

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Tribute to Women: Jeni Eldridge

Tribute to Women: Jeni Eldridge

Jeni Eldridge founded Haven Homes, a Christian nonprofit organization that aims to help people recover from addiction. They began in 2012 with opening two transitional homes for women leaving Bowie County Women’s Center. To-date, over 200 women have utilized the transitional homes. In the 12 years since, the organization has expanded to serve both men and women recovering from substance addiction. They currently serve about 80 people, who receive safe housing, spiritual guidance, and faith-based counseling, as well as employment, educational, and community service opportunities. 

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Tribute to Women: Jenni Hedrick

Tribute to Women: Jenni Hedrick

Since Jenni Hedrick was a student in nursing school at the University of Arkansas, she dreamt of working in labor and delivery. “It is my passion,” she said. After graduating with her BSN, she returned to her hometown of Texarkana, where she was hired at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital on the postpartum and pediatric unit—but transferred to L&D a few years later, as soon as a position became available.

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Tribute to Women: Rhonda Roberts

Tribute to Women: Rhonda Roberts

Rhonda Roberts currently serves as the director of special education for the Central Bowie County SSA (Shared Services Agreement), which encompasses the Redwater and Maud school districts. She has spent 32 years in education, beginning in 1990 as a special education teacher at a Corpus Christi middle school. During her eight years in the classroom, she earned a master’s degree in educational administration, which allowed her to work as a principal for the district for 12 years.

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