Four States Living Magazine

With a firm foundation of support, Kristi and Jeff Hart are devoted to each other and their community.

Although she grew up in South Germany, Caecilie Spyres is grateful for the journey she has travelled to become an American citizen.

Prosecutors Kelley Crisp and Lauren Richards both share a profound commitment to truth and justice.

Not many people can tell you about the time they rang in the New Year around a bonfire on top of a frozen lake in Alaska while the green lights of Aurora Borealis danced across the sky in the background. Even fewer people, perhaps, can give you a first person account of standing at the South Pole in -40 degrees, or of walking the island of Tinian outside of Guam in the same sand where the Enola Gay was loaded.

As a child, Greer Veon fell in love with reading, a fascination she shared with her grandfather.

Charles Jordan embodies the all-American spirit. Serving as the Constituent Services Representative for Congressman John Ratcliffe, he works for the Fourth District of Texas assisting citizens from the northeast corner of the state from his office at Texarkana College.

JILL ROWE, OWNER OF LIL’ TYKES TUTORING AND ROWE CASA ORGANICS, ENJOYS HELPING OTHERS LEAD HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER LIVES

Trahcing Progress at the Regional Arts Center

MARJORIE SLIMER HAS MADE HER LIFELONG LOVE OF CULINARY ARTS THE FOREFRONT OF HER FOCUS

Habitat for Humanity Texarkana recently held a Ground Blessing for future homeowner, R’Ciesae Lee and her family.

The Women for A&M-Texarkana hosted its Annual Membership Celebration on May 9 in the Building for Academic and Student Services on A&M-Texarkana’s campus. Women for A&M-Texarkana President Virginia Trammell welcomed guests, who enjoyed a spring buffet prepared by the catering staff at the university.

Women for the Arts donated $135,000 to the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC) on May 22.

On Monday, June 10, Tacos 4 Life celebrated its second annual Hunger Hero Day activities by encouraging its patrons to come dressed as a superhero or local hero.

On May 16, Gusano’s Restaurant was the venue for an Armed Forces Day Celebration, sponsored by Texarkana International Rotary Club and hosted by the T.A.B. Anti-Bully group.

First Responder’s Day was held May 22 as part of the fourth annual EMS Appreciation Week festivities. Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner was served for all first responders including EMS, law enforcement and firefighters.

A Private Reception was held June 6 at Northridge Country Club to honor Collom & Carney Clinic Association President and CEO Tom Simmons, who retired June 28, but will remain with Collom & Carney as a consultant.

An afternoon filled with delicious foods, giveaways, and a bake sale took place during Taste of TC, held on May 11 inside the Truman Arnold Student Center on the Texarkana College campus.

The Hospice of Texarkana Foundation hosted “Cocktails, Appetizers and Music” on May 2 at The Silvermoon on Broad.

Judy Morgan hosted the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra’s board and members of the community during a reception honoring TSO’s newly appointed music director, Philip Mann.