When Bryce’s moved from downtown to Interstate, many felt a similar sadness as to what they are feeling this week, as we say our final goodbyes to a place that is as associated with Texarkana as the Photo Island Downtown that stands in front of the most photographed federal courthouse (and post office) in the […]
Month: April 2017
McLarty Ford Gives Grant and Partners with Texarkana College For a Workforce Grant
Texarkana, Texas– At a check presentation on today, April 28th, McLarty Ford owners Michelle and Todd Shores will give $25,000 to the Texarkana College Foundation. The presentation will take place at 11a.m. in the Patman Room of the Truman Arnold Center on the Texarkana College campus at 2500 N. Robison Road, Texarkana, Texas. Their gift […]
Community Wide Yard Sale scheduled for this Saturday at Spring Lake Park
UPDATE: THE SALE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO BAD WEATHER PREDICTIONS. IT HAS BEEN MOVED TO MAY 13. TEXARKANA, TX– The City of Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department will host the Spring Community Wide Yard Sale this Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Spring Lake Park. The yard sale will begin at 8:00 a.m. […]
Texarkana Fallen Bikers Memorial Wall
Texarkana, USA – When anyone mentions a “Wall” these days, everyone seems to immediately think of President Trump’s border wall. While taxpayers may debate, argue, and in some cases become outright violent over the wall, there is another wall people can and should think about when they hear the word “Wall.” People in Texarkana […]
Save our State by Balancing the Budget Responsibly
Oklahoma – We are approaching a critical deadline in Oklahoma as we near the end of the legislative session. No comprehensive budget solution has moved forward to address the roughly $1 billion shortfall facing our state. Both Governor Fallin and the House Democratic caucus have released plans to balance the budget by raising new revenues, […]
Church Lady
Last night, my husband and I were privileged to have a dear family of friends visit us. We met our friends in Las Vegas NV at the very beginning of our journey into becoming funeral professionals. We have not seen our friends since their youngest daughter was a toddler. She is now a bright teenager […]
Time Is Money
The funeral profession is a service-based business. Services are divided into three categories. First, there are services provided to the decedent. These services would include removal of his or her body from the place of death in a dignified, respectful, and modest manner. They also include preparing the body for and accomplishing final disposition. Secondly, […]
Without You
When I was a young girl, my brother had a band. He and his buddies would practice their music down in our basement and I would try not to listen to them. Most of the songs they sang were sad in nature, or very loud, neither of which did I appreciate. One of the songs […]
Friends of The Texarkana Library to Hold Book Sale
Texarkana, USA – The Friends of The Texarkana Public Library will hold a book sale April 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sale will be the organization’s “Spring Clearance” so everything is half price. Friends of the Texarkana Library was founded in 1981 as a not-for-profit organization. They serve to […]
Old Tyme Burger Shoppe to Change Hours
Texarkana, USA – It’s no secret that Old Tyme Burger Shoppe is one of this writer’s favorite places in town to eat. They have some of the best Chicken Fried Steaks and Chicken Fried Chicken in the region, they are family owned, and the atmosphere is friendly for anyone. If someone comes to town, […]