Texarkana was a town in development for many years before being formally established by a sale of city lots on December 8, 1873, the culmination of close to three decades of effort. At that time, the Cairo and Fulton Railroad hadn’t quite completed its lines into the townsite.

The annual Four States Living Magazine Fabulous 40 & Under issue has been a staple of the community for 17 years.

Three years after seeing a viral TikTok video that an Atlanta High School student made to find their band director a girlfriend, Piper Spaulding and Hunter Hale, the band director in question, were happily married. 

Anita and Mike met while studying at Texarkana College. They married on Friday, August 21st, 1970, and then enrolled in teachers’ college at Henderson State University the following Monday.

The number one is symbolic of many things: winning, beginnings, individualism, wholeness. However, for upcoming senior Kaden McFadden, under Pleasant Grove High School’s Friday-night lights, “1” represents honor and legacy.

For Zach Fowler, teacher and coach at Liberty Eylau, sports are much more than playing games. Sports are the springboard for life lessons of camaraderie, teamwork, and strategy.

Kalen Redmond is getting an exciting head start as he finishes high school and prepares for college. He is the lucky winner of a brand new 2023 Toyota Corolla, compliments of Robbins Toyota.

Pastor Jeff Schreve of the First Baptist Church of Texarkana dedicated his life to God when he was 17 years old, but it was only 20 years ago that he embarked on his journey at the Moores Lane megachurch. Today, his ministry continues to flourish. 

Texarkana’s own Zack Fischer will compete in the Open Championship at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, Merseyside, England. The tournament runs from July 16th to July 23rd.

Cheyenne Adams couldn’t believe her ears when the judges told her she had won $7,500. She had stood before a panel of judges during the Pitch It Texarkana entrepreneurs contest on Thursday, March 30th and presented her idea for Paddle TXK, a kayak rental business at Bringle Lake.

Born and raised in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Ronnie as a child displayed a natural aptitude for soccer—and a deep passion for it. His parents, both highly educated, insisted upon an English-language education, which served Ronnie well.

Local competitive angler Ryan Satterfield grew up fishing on Lake Wright Patman. His family would often camp and fish at Rocky Point during the summer, allowing Ryan an opportunity to learn how to fish at a young age. 

John Thomas Borowitz is headed to Harvard, a fact which surprises none and delights all who know this hardworking, humble young man.

In order to be brave enough to face new and unknown territory, one must take a small leap of faith. It is very easy to stick to what is comfortable and traditional, but that is not in 18-year-old Mathew Delk’s nature; he is driven to venture out and happily explore the world.

Intensivist Bret Craytor saw the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though nothing could have adequately prepared him for the tragedy of the crisis, Bret faced crises throughout his career as a medical doctor, and these experiences positioned him well to lead the team caring for the most severe COVID patients.

As the majority owner of Ironwood Grill, Craig McDuffie is passionate about food service, and about investing in the community that has invested in him and the restaurant over the years—but mostly, he is passionate about people.

Although a native of Illinois, occupational therapist Laura Bailey has called Texarkana home for over 36 years. As an OT student at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, she met Mark, the man she would marry.

Winston Churchill wrote, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Volunteer extraordinaire Pam Beck has given countless hours to the Texarkana community, and this service has shaped her life.

All who live will one day die, a truth that most people refuse to face until it becomes absolutely unavoidable. A select few, however, are called to meet death every single day with compassion, courage and grace. These people are called hospice workers.

Lee Ann Corbin is the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for Redwater ISD, the district she has called home for 14 years. Prior to 2009, she taught K-12 students and adults all over Texas, with no plans to work in administration; teaching was her calling.