Beau and Ainsley Crager
March 28, 2026 It turns out love was just down the street all along. Ainsley and Beau grew up on the same road—riding bikes, playing outside, and living just houses … Learn More
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Cory and Anna Clements
February 28, 2026 Cory and Anna met in junior high and both attended Hooks High School. Cory will tell you he asked Anna out back then, but Anna only remembers … Learn More
A Sparkle That Tells a Story: Inside Micah’s Jewelers
By: Michelle Horton In a season defined by love, commitment, and once-in-a-lifetime moments, the details matter. Few details carry as much meaning as the ring that marks the beginning of … Learn More
More Than a Dress
How Ashley Carlow Built Gracyn Elizabeth Bride into a Place Where Love, Loss, and Celebration Meet When Ashley Carlow walked into Traditions Bridal & Formal with her newly engaged daughter … Learn More
More Than a Lesson Plan: How Kerry Yates is Shaping Lives One Science Class at a Time
by: Michelle Horton On any given day inside a classroom at Liberty-Eylau Middle School, you might hear a chant, see students moving from desk to desk, or catch a teacher … Learn More
Rooted in Purpose: How Lakesha Taylor is Shaping Students, Families, and the Future of Texarkana
by: Michelle Horton From classroom teacher to district leader, Lakesha Taylor is building a culture where every student is seen, supported, and prepared for life beyond the classroom. Her story … Learn More
Where Reading Takes Root: How Madison Lundry is Shaping Confident Learners at Hooks Elementary
by: Michelle Horton On any given morning inside Hooks Elementary School, the rhythm of Madison Lundry’s classroom begins long before the first lesson is taught. There are handshakes, high fives, … Learn More
The Sound of Dedication: Richard Eckstein’s Lifelong Rhythm of Influence
by: Michelle Horton In the heart of Texarkana, where community ties run deep and Friday nights echo with school pride, one educator is quietly building something lasting—not just music, but … Learn More
Where Creativity Takes Root: Stacy Deaton and the Heart of Fine Arts at Redwater Elementary
by: Michelle Horton In a classroom filled with color, rhythm, and imagination, Stacy Deaton has built more than a Fine Arts program. She has created a space where children feel … Learn More
Little Voices, Big Impact: How Gracie Akin Is Shaping Young Hearts in Texarkana
by: Michelle Horton In a classroom filled with laughter, movement, and the unmistakable energy of three-year-olds discovering the world for the first time, Gracie Akin has found her calling. As … Learn More