Texarkana, AR: The Miller County Republican Committee will hold their monthly meeting September 11, 2018, at the New Haven Golf Course at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to everyone and will feature a guest speaker Chad Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher will be speaking about Issue 1 on the November Ballot and the need to defeat […]
Day: September 10, 2018
The Joy of Chores
When I was a young mother, I loved spending time with my daughters. My husband and I would plan inexpensive weekend get-aways and mid-week activities that centered on making wonderful memories and traditions with them. Our daughters are now adults with children of their own. I watch them doing the same things with their children […]
To Vault or Not to Vault
I was speaking with a loved one recently. Our topic of conversation was to determine if he would add a burial vault to his wife’s burial plan. While conversing, it occurred to me that perhaps the purpose of a vault, compared to that of a casket, is confusing to those who are not funeral professionals. […]
Mikey Joe 7 – Due Date
Today was my grandson’s due date. Instead of being at the hospital with my daughter to welcome him into our family, my husband, younger daughter, and I took our bistro table and set it beside his grave. We had dinner and birthday cake and took photos to send to his mom in Hawaii. We placed […]
Journalists Fight for Those Without Money or Power
It is important to have people in your life who will motivate you at a young age to achieve beyond what others might feel is possible. Having someone who believes in you can make a world of difference on in life. I am fortunate that I have had many like that who have encouraged me […]
A&M-Texarkana PLACE to Present Opening Lecture in Series about Gender Issues
TEXARKANA, Texas – The Program for Learning and Community Engagement at Texas A&M University-Texarkana (PLACE) will be kicking off its fall schedule Thursday, September 13th with a lecture presented by Dr. Jaime Cantrell, TAMUT Assistant Professor of English. The lecture, titled “The Sex Life of Food: Gender, the Body, and Carnal Appetites in Southern Lesbian […]
A&M-Texarkana Announces Distinguished Alumni, Faculty, and Other Awardees
TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana has recently announced the 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Faculty, as well as the winners of the university’s Pioneer Award and Spirit of A&M-Texarkana Award. The 2018 Distinguished Alumni are Mark Bledsoe, Melva Flowers, Tanya Dunlap, Travis Ransom, and Carol Caver Miller. The 2018 Distinguished Faculty award winner is […]
A&M-Texarkana and TSO Present Annual Chamber Music Series
TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana and The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra (TSO) announce the first concert of their 2nd annual Chamber Music Concert Series on Monday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the University Center building. The concert will take place in the Tri-State Metal and Ironworks Atrium on the 3rd floor, and includes piano […]
Joe Joe Dawson Ministries National Conference
Texarkana, TX : Joe Joe Dawson Ministries and ROAR Apostolic Network are hosting the ROAR National Conference September 14-16 with special guests, Dutch Sheets & Ken Malone. The conference will be held at the Texarkana Texas Convention Center. Dutch Sheets will be ministering on September 14 & 15, Friday at 7 pm & Saturday at […]
Cmr Bush: SBOE Committee Recommendation to Remove Travis “Victory or Death” Letter Dilutes Heroic Story of Alamo Defenders from Texas History Curriculum
AUSTIN– On Thursday, Texas Monthly reported that the State Board of Education Social Studies TEKS Streamlining Work Groups recommended deleting Alamo commander, Lt. Col. William Barret Travis’ stirring “Victory or Death” letter calling for reinforcements during the 1836 siege from the state curriculum. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, a Navy veteran of the war […]