Strong mothers raise strong daughters.
When my daughter, Jaclyn, was born in April 1986, I was overjoyed. My son, Michael, who was nine at the time, wasn’t thrilled to have a new sibling, but he … Learn More
Category: Community
A Legacy of Integrity
The Burgess Law Firm PLLC Family-owned, local businesses are important to the fabric of the Texarkana community. These businesses help showcase the talents and abilities of our citizens while helping … Learn More
Entrepreneur Competition Launches in Texarkana
A group of Leadership Texarkana graduates and current students have joined forces to form “Pitch It Texarkana!” an entrepreneurial competition in Texarkana USA. The competition is an opportunity for contestants, … Learn More
MISTY TYLER
Crime Scene Detective with Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department Misty Tyler is a crime scene detective with the Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department. She got involved in the field because she wanted … Learn More
SHA SPEAR
Assistant Tax Assessor Collector at Bowie Central Appraisal District (BCAD) Sha Spear was originally hired at the appraisal district as a collections clerk in 2004 and was inspired to learn … Learn More
RACHAEL POTTER
Director of Marketing, Vice President at Farmers Bank & Trust When Rachael shows up to work at Farmers Bank & Trust, she knows that no two days will be the … Learn More
DAVID ORR
Texarkana, Texas City Manager Growing up, David Orr’s family instilled the importance of giving back to the community, and when David attended the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, he studied political science … Learn More
CONNIE MITCHELL
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Miller and Lafayette Counties Connie Mitchell was initially offered a position as a prosecutor for Juvenile Court in 1996, and she quickly realized prosecuting crimes … Learn More
PATTY MCDONALD
Academic Advisor at Texas High School As a little girl, Patty would “play teacher” with her stuffed animals. Her dad set up a whiteboard and gave her some of his … Learn More
GARRY D. MCCRARY
Chief of Police of New Boston, Texas Garry D. McCrary, Chief of Police of New Boston, Texas, always wanted to be in law enforcement and the military. He joined the … Learn More