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From the Publisher It’s the season…
I love this time of year! The leaves are turning colors, the temperatures are falling, and the holiday season begins – with Halloween! As a child, I can remember going trick or treating every year – actually on October 31st. We would come home with bags FULL of candy. We didn’t have to worry about evil people doing things to us or our haul. Once we got a little older, we could actually go in our neighborhood without even having our parents with us. We were safe and having a blast with our friends. Times have certainly changed. It’s sad to think that our grandchildren can’t enjoy all we did, but they still have all sorts of options to have fun for Halloween. Every few years, we offer a free Halloween photography session to disabled children in our area. I hope you enjoy the cover as much as I do. They are so delightful to be around and photograph. And to see the wonder in their eyes when they receive their composite; it’s light shining in the world! As the seasons change, so do the fashions. Gayle Hines and Robin Garrett are icons of fashion in our community. They have had many years of retail experience in the industry, and I absolutely love working with them. They help make me look good! And I am sure they can help you, too! You can see how fabulous all of my DBP models look, right??? This issue is full of hope and love. Enjoy every moment of this season! May God bless you and yours….
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Helping women look and feel beautiful Gayle Hines, the owner of Gayle’s and Abby Gayle’s in Summerhill Square, knows the beauty secrets that all women want to discover. She can take one look at a woman and assess everything she needs to know in order to help her find the right shade of lipstick, the right cut of jeans, and the right necklace for the occasion. How does she know this? Gayle has made this knowledge her life and her livelihood. “I still work six days a week at the store, and I love every minute of it,” Gayle says. “It’s been a thrill for all of these years to help make women look and feel better about themselves, and it’s still my only goal when someone new walks into the store.” Gayle grew up in Atlanta, Texas, and she would often go downtown to Mile’s Drug Store. Even though the big draw was the old-fashioned soda fountain, Gayle was more interested in the cosmetics counter’s makeup for sale. When she was only ten years old, she asked Mr. Miles if one day she could work for him in the cosmetics department. Then, as she got older, she worked in Otto’s Drug Store doing Christmas gift wrapping, but she would find herself wandering over to the cosmetics instead. “One day, Mr. Otto stopped me and said, ‘Gayle, you aren’t worth a darn in gift wrapping, but you can sure sell that makeup,’” Gayle says. “I love all fashion, but makeup has always been my love.” At seventeen years old, Gayle started working at Glass Pharmacy in her beloved cosmetics. Her job there was to purchase the products and apply them to women in hopes of making a sale. She also worked in the jewelry department. She worked for Mr. Glass for 28 years while she honed her fashion knowledge and craft. She went to school in Color Line and Wardrobe Planning in Costa Mesa, California, in 1982, which is the same school that taught Carol Jackson. Jackson went on to write “the definitive book on color,” Color Me Beautiful. While Gayle was studying there, she learned how skin tone and hair color play a huge part in helping a woman choose her makeup. “I was trained in the colors women are supposed to wear based on their specific coloring. We would look at a woman and choose colors that would enhance their eye color, their hair color, their skin color,” Gayle says. “Back then, brown eyeshadow was the popular thing. Everyone wore brown eyeshadow, but sometimes, I’d see it on someone and think, ‘That’s not right for 010
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her coloring.’ I’ve always thought that instead of paying attention to what is in style, you should choose what looks good on you, especially when it comes to makeup.” Gayle had a natural eye for fashion and beauty, and it wasn’t long before her peers began to notice. She started teaching Color Line and Wardrobe Planning at the college, and then was invited to Elizabeth Arden schools. After she completed the classes, she was asked to train other local women who were selling Elizabeth Arden. “They tried to get me to go to Dallas and work at Red Door, but I had a family by that time. I didn’t go, but I sure did want to,” Gayle says. “The most important things about helping a woman feel beautiful are knowing their coloring and getting a feel for their personality. For some reason, that practice has always come naturally to me. I began to build a good following, and customers will come back to you if you put the right things on them-especially makeup.” Soon, Gayle’s talents were becoming more well-known. One of Gayle’s customers had connections to Governor Briscoe of Texas. The customer suggested that Gayle be called to do his daughter’s makeup for her debutante ball, and Gayle did. She was also noticed in Nashville by a performer who stopped her and asked who did her makeup. Upon hearing that Gayle did her own, the performer hired her to come to her hotel room and do her makeup for a party. “Makeup helps women. A woman can be so down about something, and then you do their makeup, and they look in the mirror and feel so much better about themselves. Makeup gives a woman confidence,” Gayle says. “I’ve had women call me and say, ‘Oh, I’m going to meet my husband today, and we are going to talk about the divorce. Can you do my makeup before I go?’ I’ve done makeup for weddings, divorces, celebrations, and everything in between. And you know that makeup makes all the difference because when a woman gets out of the makeup chair, her first comment is usually that her hair looks bad. Once a woman’s makeup is right, it brings everything else out.” Through her years at Glass Pharmacy, Gayle discovered her passion for helping women feel beautiful, and she studied facts about fashion that would help her accomplish this. She learned about fabrics, coloring, clothing styles, body shapes, makeup shading, and jewelry pairings. But all the while, Gayle dreamed of owning her own business. Finally, with the urging of a friend, Gayle opened her eponymous store. At first, she stuck to makeup, jewelry, and accessories, but she started buying clothes, and then she would sell out, and she would buy more. “I loved my work. I always wanted to sell something that would enhance a woman’s natural beauty, and I wanted to help her find it,” Gayle says. “Women buy lots of things, but if it’s not their color or their personality, they will never wear it. They buy lots of things on sale, but it may just hang in their closet if it’s not right for their shape.” Gayle’s philosophy on clothing is that it doesn’t have to cost a fortune; it just needs to be right for the woman. “When a
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woman goes into a store with lots of clothes, she’s confused about what she should buy,” Gayle says. “And if all women were perfectly proportioned, we could wear any style we wanted. But, most women are not perfectly proportioned, so we buy clothes that create the illusion that we are. If we can learn what style of clothing matches the proportions on our bodies, then we know what styles would help us look and feel our best.” For Gayle, the body lines are the most essential thing when helping a woman find clothes. Her trained eye can assess a woman’s body shape and steer her towards the clothing to help her feel her best. “Women with tapered hips usually carry their weight in their thighs, but women with high hips usually gain their weight in their midsection. This is so important to know when shopping for pants, especially skinny jeans. Super skinny jeans look better on women with high hips than tapered hips, which is just another example that just because it’s in style doesn’t mean it’s going to look good on all women,” Gayle says. “If you have broad shoulders, stay away from boat neck shirts, and if you have narrow shoulders, stay away from v-necks. To create a more narrow shoulder, create a central focus through a lower neckline or a longer necklace. I have learned so many tricks and tips along the way that always leave women feeling like they have had a personalized shopping experience, which is what we strive for at Gayle’s.” According to Gayle, there are several things that every woman needs in their wardrobe. “The essentials are a black coat and possibly a red one. Black goes with everything, but when it’s raining outside, go with red. It will bring any woman out of a funk,” Gayle says. “Also, make sure you have good shoes, and always buy the shoes before you buy the outfit. Shoes are essential for your wardrobe, so you want to start with them.” 011
While working long hours to make her fashion dreams come true, Gayle had a strong support system at home. Gayle’s husband, Roger Hines, was a teacher at LibertyEylau, and he worked for the city in the parks and recreation department. Together, they raised three boys: Roger Jr., Kevin, and Scott. Though he was never employed at the store, Roger helped Gayle every step of the way. “He was very supportive. He would fuss at me about things I would do, but he still supported me in the end,” Gayle says. In 1987, Gayle started her own makeup line, which she sells in her store. She actively chooses colors and combinations from a factory in New York City, and then she shares those with the women who come in looking for the perfect shade. “It’s a great line, and it’s not expensive,” Gayle says. “My makeup philosophy is simple: buy the right colors for your skin tone; eye makeup is so important; blend your makeup, don’t just put on streak after streak; use blush to lift your face; and make sure you have a go-to base, blush, lipstick, and mascara in your makeup bag. However, if you can only buy one thing, buy lipstick. Next time you do your eye makeup, leave off our lipstick, and you will notice that your eyes will disappear. Lipstick makes your eyes pop.” Women’s Wear Daily has also written about Gayle, and she has received a letter from Karl Lagerfield, one of the biggest names in fashion, as a thank you for helping make his Chloe perfume line a success. Gayle also began to win top sales awards for several of the brands she was carrying. “I think what makes the store special is that we try to carry things that other stores don’t have. Plus, we are good to our customers. I’ve had some customers for 50 years, and even now, they come in to get their makeup done, or they come by to ask me what color to put in their hair!” Gayle says. “The store has warmth, and we want our customers to feel that when they come in. We have great employees who build relationships with our customers through all stages of life.”
Part of what sets the store apart is Gayle’s personal approach to shopping. She and her employees all try to build trust with new clients. “Most customers will be turned off if you ask, ‘What can I help you with?’ Instead, we should be friendly, start a conversation, and let customers warm up to us,” Gayle says. “When I’m talking to a new customer, I’m instantly looking at her coloring and trying to get a feel for her personality. In a few minutes, I can usually tell what their personality is, and then I show her something that would really look good on her. That’s always my goal.” In 2005, Gayle decided to open AbbyGayle’s, a store named after her granddaughter, for a younger customer base. This came about after Gayle started selling Seven Jeans in 2002. “Don Rader, who was superintendent of Liberty-Eylau ISD, came in and asked if we had any Seven Jeans, and I just said, “Huh?’ I had never heard of them, but he said that all the girls at Baylor were rushing out to get a pair,” Gayle says. “I checked on them at market and bought 12 pairs, and they were gone in three weeks. I still say thank you to Don Rader for helping me expand the business!” Gayle’s has continued to win awards and recognitions throughout the years, including a Wilbur Award in 2015 and numerous “Best of Texarkana” distinctions. However, even community staples like Gayle’s were not immune from the effect of the COVID-19 shutdowns. “We were closed for two months; apparently, we weren’t considered essential, but I said that makeup was pretty essential! No woman is going to go too long without her makeup, but the state didn’t agree,” Gayle says. “The closures really did hurt our business, but things are gradually getting better. It really affected us that merchandise was slow in filling orders, and because we closed at the change of a season, we started getting spring merchandise in the summer. That was hard; women aren’t going to carry a pastel handbag in the fall!”
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However, Gayle’s and AbbyGayle’s are both back open in Summerhill Square for business. Employees are providing hand sanitizer and wearing masks, and they have beautiful ones for sale. All of Gayle’s signature brands are back on the racks, including Eileen Fisher, Frank Lyman, Sharon Young, Cavo furs, Kendra Scott, Ginger Snaps, and Majorica Pearls, to name a few. With business picking back up and fall clothes, jewelry, handbags, and makeup on the shelves, Gayle has several seasonal fashion predictions for her customers. “We see lots of browns and beiges, and then lots of beautiful colors like reds, purples, greens, and royal blues. Colors really perk a woman up. Royal blue is good for fall, and it looks perfect on a brunette,” Gayle says. “We also see a lot of tailored clothes and some ruffles, but whether a woman wears ruffles really depends on if she has a romantic personality or not.” One trend that Gayle was correct in predicting was the slowing down of the fashion industry right before an election. “Mr. Glass is the one who told me that, and it’s proven true every single time. He said that when the economy is down, women will buy jewelry and makeup, but not clothes,” Gayle says. “If you are trying to save money right now, you can bring an old outfit to life with the right accessories. You can choose a new color of makeup to spice up the essentials you already have. Put the right color lipstick or shirt on a woman, and you can make their skin glow, but get the wrong color, and it washes her out. If you find the right makeup and the right jewelry, you are going to feel like a million bucks.” Even through personal loss and changes, Gayle has remained focused on her goals of helping women look and feel beautiful, a feat she accomplishes in a store that she has poured her life into. “I want to be perfect at all times, but at my age, it’s getting a little harder. Someday I will probably sell the business, but right now, this is still my getaway. It was always my dream to own this store and help women the way I do now. Over the years, I’ve met great people, and I love each and every one of my customers as if they were my own family. You really do become a part of your customers’ lives when you’ve been in business as long as I have,” Gayle says. “I’ve always said that if you are going to do something, you need to do it right and strive to be the best at whatever you do, and that is what I’ve tried to accomplish.”
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Carrying on a family tradition with Robin Garrett Robin Garrett’s parents, Gary and Carolyn Cope, started three businesses in the Texarkana area that have become a part of the local tradition for beauty, wellness, and fashion. “Mom and Dad have been in the fashion and beauty business for over 50 years. My dad was Mom’s hair school instructor in Denver, Colorado. Yes, the teacher dated the student, but it should be noted that there is only a one year age difference!” Robin says. “They moved here in the 70’s and opened their first salon, My Beauty Salon. As time passed, we became Hair Design Systems, and 25 years later, they added Labels Boutique and Time in a Bottle Spa. The three businesses are right in a row on Robin Lane in Texarkana, Texas.” Some of Robin’s most fond memories center around her parent’s businesses and the times she had there. “At one time, our salon was in Richmond Square, back before anything else was over there except Dairy Queen. Sam’s, Super 1, and Burger King didn’t exist yet. Every day after school, my brother, Jay, and I would walk through the clay field to get a chocolate-covered ice cream cone,” Robin says. “When I was older and in high school at Pleasant Grove, I would come to the salon to help with the client’s makeup and shampooing. Having access to makeup, nail polish, and hair tools is every little girl’s dream, and I knew, even back then, that I was supposed to be doing the same thing as my parents. I guess you could say that fashion and beauty are in our blood.” Even today, Robin runs the businesses with her parents’ original vision in mind. “Watching my parents work together all day every day was truly amazing. Not too many people could do that with their spouse and ever make it through 51 years 016
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of marriage. I used to love to go to hair shows on the weekends with them to market a natural highlighter my dad came up with,” Robin says. “I figured since they have such a thriving business for so many years, they must be doing something right. With that said, I try to mimic most of their traditions at work.” When they opened the women’s fashion boutique, Labels, in 1997, it was a natural fit for the salon and spa, especially because Robin has always been interested in fashion. She loves the subjectivity of its application and how it changes from year to year. “It’s interesting to me how different people see fashion and how someone’s style can say a lot about them. I remember as a kid, Mom started selling painted sweatshirts in a small section at our salon. It took off like crazy!” Robin says. “I also remember way back in the day when the infamous rompers were in style, and mom started having some made to sell in the salon. It was possibly one of the ugliest trends of all time! It sold like crazy, though.” At Labels, Robin stocks women’s clothing, handbags, jewelry, and some gift items. Some of their top brands are Chaser Brand, Michael Lauren, Johnny Was, Liverpool, Nic & Zoe, James Jeans, and Nan & Idge. “We’ve been slinging clothes since 1997, and the absolute hardest thing about owning a boutique is trying to have restraint! Restraint from taking home all the new items for myself and not having anything to sell my clients,” Robin says. “I mean, I do have to pay bills!” A LT M a g a z i n e | O c t o b e r 2 0 2 0
However, for Robin, working at the boutique is so natural and fun that it doesn’t feel like actual work. “I get to visit with great women---and the men who are brave enough to shop for their loves---and we play dress up!” Robin says. “Not only do we talk fashion, but we get to catch up on life stories. Nothing about that is called a job!” As for this year’s fashion trends, Robin says that animal prints are still taking the lead, and “they are here to stay!” She also says that we will see lots of earthy tones like beige, chocolate, cognac, and caramel. “On the more
colorful end, the jewel tones are a big fall trend. Sapphire, ruby, citrine, and emerald shades look great on almost anyone,” Robin says, “Fringed sweaters and long jackets should be in everyone’s closet.” If you stop by the Labels soon, you may find the new Nic and Zoe cozy, whimsical, long coat that Robin says “is to die for,” and you may find a sparkly piece of jewelry from a new line that Robin is excited about. “ It has leather, crystals, copper, stones, and much more in it,” Robin says. “Michael Lauren’s first shipment since COVID-19 just arrived as well. My favorite is the distressed jogging suit in black and grey with a grey
tee that has lips printed on it!” The spread of COVID-19 has affected most small businesses, and Robin is no stranger to this. To help customers who don’t want to venture out to the store, Robin promotes Labels on all social media outlets with Paypal and Cash App. “Small businesses are what keeps towns and cities alive. Keeping money close to home provides opportunities for people like us and so many more entrepreneurs,” Robin says. “Let’s not forget to spend money locally as much as possible.” Time in a Bottle, Hair Design Systems, and Labels survived during COVID19 with support from their loyal customers. They sold gift cards, and Labels provided curbside service. When they opened again, they increased cleaning and disinfecting procedures and wore gloves and masks during all massages, hair treatments, and manicures. Ultimately, Robin was eager to reopen and see the clients who have graced their doors for decades. “COVID19 affected us by having to shut down for six weeks, but I still made deliveries, curbside, and online sales. We are too strong of a business to stay down too long, and we are very appreciative of that!” Robin says. “We have such great and loyal clients in all three businesses. God has been so good to us!” Even in the hard times, Robin stays inspired by dedicated friends, family, and Texarkana citizens who work hard every day to achieve their goals. “Whether it’s your job, your family, your friends, or just life as a whole, 017
dedication is a rare find,” Robin says. “Hang on to it if you ever come across it!” Robin also leans on her family for support. Her and her husband, Kris, have been married for five years. Kris is a lead man at Red River Army Depot, and while Kris does not work with Robin every day, he helps a lot at the businesses. “Kris does everything from the yards to fixing shampoo bowls to changing out light fixtures to basically anything any of the eight women employees want him to do! I also have an amazing 16-year-old stepson, Mason, that is such a gentleman and just a great kid,” Robin says. “We also have one fur baby named Starr. I talk to her like she is going to talk back to me, too. I know most of you all do the same thing to your fur babies! I have been blessed for sure!” As the years go by, Robin’s only goal is to keep up the family tradition that her parents started in 1970. She wants to keep the doors open to loyal customers and new ones who want to try out a fun, friendly place where they can feel taken care of and pampered. “The only goal I have ever had for our businesses is to keep making people look and feel as gorgeous as they are!” Robin says. “As long as I can keep that going, it’s a good day.”
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Warrior Bags Project In 2017, Alesha Helms decided she wanted to give back and in a big way! Through her small business, Thirty-One, she decided she wanted to use her commissions and give back to her community with a cause near and dear to her heart: cancer. It is through this she decided to start the Warrior Bag Project. “If cancer hasn’t hit your family, consider yourself blessed,” says Alesha. “Cancer has hit my family very, very hard. I have lost some, but I also have family members that are survivors, and I thank the Lord for that.” Alesha began distributing these bags in 2018 to cancer patients currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, as well as survivors. The first year she was able to fill and distribute 50 bags to the CHRISTUS St. Michael W. Temple Webber Cancer Center and the CHRISTUS St. Michael Oncology Clinic - Cowhorn Creek. In 2019, that number increased to a total of 120 bags that were delivered on December 19, 2019. These bags included daily planners, lotion/moisturizer, fuzzy socks, Kleenex, earbuds, pens, key chains, dry mouth drops, candy, puzzle books, toboggans, and more. Donations flooded in from the community, including International Paper in Valiant, Oklahoma, donating 120 “No Sew, Throw Kit” blankets for each bag. Alesha was also able to include 40 zipper pouches for medical staff to show appreciation for the job they do each day. This year, for the 2020 Warrior Bag Project, Alesha set a goal of filling and distributing 200 bags. Her other goal for 2020 was to make the bags bigger and better than before. These bags include purchased items and handmade items.
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This year, Alesha chose a bag from her small business, Thirty-One, and asked her friends to sponsor a bag for $25. She has hit her goal of 200 bags and is now accepting monetary donations towards purchasing each bag’s contents. Alesha will deliver these 200 bags to patients at CHRISTUS St. Michael W. Temple Webber Cancer Center, the CHRISTUS St. Michael Oncology Clinic Cowhorn Creek, and adding an additional stop this year, the Texas Oncology-Paris Cancer Center. Would you like to help Alesha stuff the 2020 Warrior Bags? Donate through her CashApp at $AleshaHelms or her PayPal at leshalynn38@aol. com.
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Hitchcock Costume Party and Movie at the Ace of Clubs House 420 Pine Street | Saturday, October 17 Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 per person or $45 per couple. TMS Member tickets: $20 each or $40 per couple. Come dressed as your favorite character from any movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock! "The Talking Dead" State Line Cemetery Tour With Living History Performances Saturday, October 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 per person. This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Division of Arkansas Heritage, funded by your 1/8 cent conservation tax, Amendment 75
Twilight Walking Tour: Death and Dying in Texarkana Saturday, October 31 | 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 per person
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Heroes of Halloween Riley Noah Broyles Riley loves to play at the park, watch his favorite TV shows, play with puzzles and balls, and hang out with his Daddy, the person he admires most! Riley is the three-year-old son of Noah and Roxanne Broyles. He has been diagnosed with autism and sensory processing disorder. His soothing, go-to items include his sensory brush, sensory balls, and being rocked. His favorite TV show is Mickey Mouse ClubHouse, and his favorite movie is Boss Baby. If Riley could go anywhere in the world, he would choose the beach every time; he loves it!
Emily Denise Burt Emily is the six-year-old daughter of Sarah Richardson and attends Liberty-Eylau School. Emily was diagnosed with Autism and ADD/ADHD; however, she has found a great team of therapists and ABA teachers at Temple Memorial Pediatric Center. Emily’s dream job is to be a taste tester for DORITOS, as their chips are her favorite snack. Swimming at the lake, playing dressup, watching Scooby-Doo, reading Dr. Seuss books, and watching Despicable Me are among Emily’s favorite things.
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Eli Carter Coats Eli is the eight-year-old son of Katherine Malca and Justin Coats and attends Wake Village Elementary School. He wishes to be a pet caretaker when he grows up. Eli was diagnosed with a rare condition called AGS (Aicardi Goutieres Syndrome) in 2017. This condition causes encephalopathy of the central nervous system, leading to neurological damage. Despite the condition, Eli’s cognitive abilities remain intact, and he is a very smart and happy kid who loves life and God. Eli’s favorite time of day is the morning “because of the pancakes!” Eli exclaims. Eli enjoys fishing with his cousins, and he admires his cousin, Javan Vargas, the most.
Grayson Zane Dunn Fortnite, Avengers, Dirt Bikes magazines, and watching football are all part of Grayson’s life as this six-year-old enjoys being active! Born to Elizabeth Allison, Grayson enjoys riding bikes and swimming. He has apraxia, a condition where the brain cannot make and deliver correct movement instructions to the body. However, that doesn’t keep Grayson from tackling his school day at Maud Elementary School. In the future, he hopes to become a police officer, and we believe he’d make a great one! Grayson admires his mom the most and hopes to take a trip to Africa one day.
Natalee Marie Little Natalee suffered an arterial ischemic stroke on the left side of her brain in utero. She has cerebral palsy, a gross motor delay, and apraxia speech disorder. The stroke affected the right side of her body and how she walks. Natalee is a fighter, as she attends speech, physical therapy, and occupational therapy weekly! Natalie, now twoyears-old, was born to Jill White. She loves to go swimming, play ball with her brother, play with baby dolls with her Mimi, and help her grandpa work in the garden. Olive Garden is her favorite place to eat, and she loves being outside and riding the family four-wheeler! A LT M a g a z i n e | O c t o b e r 2 0 2 0
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Chloe Brianne Merrell Chloe is the nine-year-old daughter of Joey and Carla Merrell and attends Pleasant Grove Intermediate School. Chloe has been diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), which occurs in 1 in 3,000 births. Neurofibroma tumors grow anywhere in the body (on any nerve). They can be genetic or spontaneous mutation, which was the case for Chloe. She has only had two tumors discovered: one on her hand that has been removed and one on her eyelid. Chloe also has two heart conditions: mild pulmonary stenosis and inappropriate sinus tachycardia. Even with all of these medical issues, Chloe remains a very vibrant young lady! She loves shopping at the mall, watching the movie Coco, reading a good book, and chowing down on tacos.
Jett William Osburn Jett is the six-year-old son of Matthew and Morgan Hinman and attends Pleasant Grove. Jett suffered from a traumatic brain injury from a gunshot wound in 2016. He has a frontal lobe injury that affects behavior, mood, impulse control, and inhibition. Jett also experiences left side weakness, left-hand fine motor skills delay, and wears an AFO brace on his left leg. However, Jett is doing great attending physical, occupational, and behavior therapy twice a week. Jett loves to have dance parties, play basketball, and eat at his favorite place, “the barrel,� referring to Cracker Barrel. Jett hopes to be a police officer when he grows up, and we happen to think he would make a great one!
Daxton Tucker Phillips Fishing, playing with dinosaurs, and going to the beach are among the top things Daxton enjoys! Son of Haley Jones, Daxton, is six years old and attends East Side Elementary. He is also deaf and autistic. These setbacks do not set Daxton back! He loves watching PJ Masks, swimming, and going to the trampoline park. Daxton also loves his Mom, the person he admires the most!
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Katherine Nicole Reedy Katherine, age 10, aspires to be a dance teacher when she grows up. She has been influenced by her dance teachers, Mrs. Angie Walker and Mrs. Melissa Manning, whom she admires most. Katherine has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and a genetic condition called Turner’s Syndrome. However, that does not slow Katherine down. She attends Red Lick Middle School, enjoys watching YouTube videos, hanging with her sister, Harley, eating at Reggie’s Burgers, and going to the park. Her favorite game is “Whack-A-Mole,” and she hopes to take a Disney cruise one day with mom Patricia Reedy!
Chance Aedyn Saulsbury Son to Chad and Kelsi Saulsbury, Chance, age 4, might be young, but he loves life! Chance was born with a cleft lip, two extra big toes (polydactyl), and missing cerebellum vermis in the brain. He also has been diagnosed with Joubert Syndrome. Chance finds calmness with his mom and music; some of his favorite music comes from Queen and other classic rock bands. He enjoys watching the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and cheering on the Texas Longhorns when they play football. He also has a deep passion for food, including Cheetos and spaghetti!
Lennon Colt Surratt Lennon is the four-year-old son to Sean and Tamara Page-Surratt. He has been diagnosed with mild autism but finds comfort in full-body hugs, compression, his yellow blanket, and back rubs. His favorite place to visit happens to include his favorite sport to watch: baseball and softball fields! Lennon loves being outside to play and go on adventures. Watching his all-time favorite movie Avengers, Lennon has decided it is in his best interest to becomes a superhero when he grows up, and we believe the world needs more of those! When asked what his biggest fear was, Lennon responded, “I’m fearless,” an essential quality amongst superheroes! A LT M a g a z i n e | O c t o b e r 2 0 2 0
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TEXARKANA'S TOP LAWYER NOMINATIONS 2020
TEXARKANA'S TOP LAWYER
Darren Anderson Law Office of Darren Anderson Jon Beck Morgan, Cook & Beck LLP Peter Corcoran The Corcoran Law Firm Kelley Crisp Assistant District Attorney Bowie County Minor “Trey” Davis Law Offices of M.W. Davis, III Jennifer Doan Haltom & Doan Jason Horton Jason Horton Law Office Howard Mowery Law Office of Howard Mowery Monty G. Murry Murry Law Firm Charlie Potter The Potter Law Firm John Ross Ross & Shoalmire LLP David Ruff Law Office of David Ruff
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Lisa Shoalmire Ross & Shoalmire LLP Josh Thane Haltom & Doan
TEXARKANA'S TOP YOUNG LAWYER
Matt Soyars Matthew Soyars & Associates, P.L.L.C.
APPELLATE PRACTICE Peter Corcoran The Corcoran Law Firm
(Must be under 40 years old)
Errol Friedman Friedman Law Office
Kyle Akin Haltom & Doan
Jim Haltom Haltom & Doan
Hailee Amox United States District CourtEastern District
Jeff Harrelson Harrelson Law Firm
Craig Foster Langdon Davis Law Firm Eric Marks White & Marks PLLC
ADMINISTRATIVE/ REGULATORY LAW Darby Doan Haltom & Doan Jim Haltom Haltom & Doan Phillip Jordan Jordan Law Firm LLP
Troy Hornsby Miller, James, Miller, & Hornsby LLC
BANKING & FINANCE LAW Kyle Davis Langdon Davis Law Firm Cory Floyd Norton & Wood LLP Errol Friedman Friedman Law Office Cade Mayo J. Michael Brock PLLC
George Matteson Law Office of George Matteson
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BANKRUPTCY AND CREDITOR Errol Friedman Friedman Law Office
David James Miller, James, Miller & Hornsby LLP Rodney McDaniel McDaniel Law Office
Mark Burgess* John Mark Burgess
David Ruff Law Office of David Ruff
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Mark Adams Dunn, Nutter & Morgan, LLP
* Board Certified – Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; Board Certified – Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Kyle Davis Langdon Davis Law Firm David Glass Smith Weber Law Firm
Licensed to Practice in Texas, Arkansas and oklahoma, and Federal Courts in texas and arkansas.
Brent Langdon Langdon Davis Law Firm
4201 Texas Blvd. Texarkana, Texas 75503 www.markburgesslaw.com
Josh Potter The Potter Law Firm
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Mark Burgess Burgess Law Firm
John Mark Burgess Burgess Law Firm Peter Corcoran The Corcoran Law Firm
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Jennifer Doan Haltom & Doan Nick Newton Langdon Davis Law Firm Josh Thane Haltom & Doan “We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.” 903-792-5313 | 870-774-1672 | 800-261-9582 davidrufflaw.com A LT M a g a z i n e | O c t o b e r 2 0 2 0
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CORPORATE LAW Jim Haltom Haltom & Doan
Troy Hornsby Miller, James, Miller, & Hornsby LLC Wes Jordan Jordan Law Firm LLP
Errol Friedman Friedman Law Office
Jason Horton Jason Horton Law Office
Jeff Harrelson Harrelson Law Firm
Joe Tyler Barrett & Tyler Law Firm, PLLC
Jason Horton Jason Horton Law Office
DUI/DWI DEFENSE
Joe Tyler Barrett & Tyler Law Firm, PLLC
Nick Newton Langdon Davis Law Firm
CRIMINAL DEFENSE NON-WHITE COLLAR
CRIMINAL DEFENSE WHITE COLLAR Peter Corcoran The Corcoran Law Firm
Shorty Barrett Barrett & Tyler Law Firm, PLLC
Jeff Elliott Elliot Law Firm
Peter Corcoran The Corcoran Law Firm
Errol Friedman Friedman Law Office
Jeff Elliott Elliot Law Firm
Jeff Harrelson Harrelson Law Firm
Shorty Barrett Barrett & Tyler Law Firm, PLLC Peter Corcoran The Corcoran Law Firm Errol Friedman Friedman Law Office Jeff Harrelson Harrelson Law Firm Jason Horton Jason Horton Law Office Josh Potter The Potter Law Firm
We are honored to have our attorneys nominated as Texarkana’s Top Lawyers.
Miller, James, Miller & Hornsby, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law
Edward Miller
David L. James
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Tina Green Capshaw Green PLLC Wanda Heibert Attorney At Law
Nikki Laing Capshaw Green PLLC
Lisa McPherson Langdon Davis Law Firm
Paul Miller Miller, James, Miller, & Hornsby LLC
MEDIATION
Matt Soyars Ed Miller Matthew Soyars & Associates, Miller James Miller & Hornsby LLP P.L.L.C. John Ross Ross & Shoalmire LLP Lisa Shoalmire Ross & Shoalmire LLP
EMPLOYMENT LAW Mark Elliott Langdon Davis Law Firm
Greg Giles Moore, Giles, & Matteson David Glass Smith Weber Law Firm
FAMILY LAW
Carly Anderson Carly S. Anderson Law Firm, PLLC Jon Beck Morgan, Cook, & Beck, LLP Peter Corcoran The Corcoran Law Firm Errol Friedman Friedman Law Office Michael Friedman Friedman Law Office Howard Mowery Law Office of Howard Mowery James Syler Attorney for State of Arkansas
HEALTH CARE LAW Mike Brock J. Michael Brock PLLC
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INSURANCE LAW Mark Burgess Mark Burgess Law Firm
Jim Cook Morgan, Cook, & Beck, LLP Kyle Davis Langdon Davis Law Firm Errol Friedman Friedman Law Office
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Kyle Akin Haltom & Doan Jennifer Doan Haltom & Doan Jim Haltom Haltom & Doan Sean Rommel Wyly - Rommel, PLLC John Thane Haltom & Doan
LABOR LAW
Jim Cook Morgan, Cook, & Beck, LLP Greg Giles Moore, Giles, & Matteson David Glass Smith Weber Law Firm
David James Miller, James, Miller & Hornsby, L.L.P. John Mercy Mercy Carter Tidwell LLP Howard Mowery Law Office of Howard Mowery
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENDANTS
David Carter Mercy Carter Tidwell LLP Jennifer Doan Haltom & Doan Paul Miller Miller, James, Miller, & Hornsby LLC James Wyly Wyly - Rommel, PLLC
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PLAINTIFFS Mark Burgess Mark Burgess Law Firm
David Carter Mercy Carter Tidwell LLP Errol Friedman Friedman Law Office Hawley Holman Law Office of Hawley Holman James Wyly Wyly - Rommel, PLLC
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Stop by and see us at our new office! Shorty Barrett Criminal Defense: Non - White Collar DUI/DWI Defense
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PERSONAL INJURY DEFENDANTS Darby Doan Haltom & Doan
PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFENDANTS Darby Doan Haltom & Doan
TAX LAW
Butch Dunbar Law Office of Butch Dunbar
Jennifer Doan Haltom & Doan
Brent Langdon Langdon Davis Law Firm
Ed Miller Miller James Miller & Hornsby LLP
Jeff Elliott Elliot Law Firm
Fred Norton Norton & Wood LLP
Nick Newton Langdon Davis Law Firm
Errol Friedman Friedman Law Office
PRODUCT LIABILITY PLAINTIFFS
David Glass Smith Weber Law Firm
Bruce Flint Flint & Soyars
Brent Langdon Langdon Davis Law Firm
Hawley Holman Law Office of Hawley Holman
James Wyly Wyly - Rommel, PLLC
Brent Langdon Langdon Davis Law Firm
PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFFS
Howard Mowery Law Office of Howard Mowery
John Mark Burgess Burgess Law Firm
Fred Norton Norton & Wood LLP
Mark Burgess Burgess Law Firm
Matt Soyars Matthew Soyars & Associates, P.L.L.C.
Darla Crawford The Law Offices of Flint, Crawford & Cogburn Bruce Flint Flint & Soyars David Glass Smith Weber Law Firm Brent Langdon Langdon Davis Law Firm Monty G. Murry Murry Law Firm
REAL ESTATE LAW
Fred Norton Norton & Wood LLP
TRUSTS & ESTATES Tina Green Capshaw Green PLLC
Ed Miller Miller James Miller & Hornsby LLP John Ross Ross & Shoalmire LLP Lisa Shoalmire Ross & Shoalmire LLP
WORKERS COMP CLAIMANTS Greg Giles Moore, Giles, & Matteson
Mike Brock J. Michael Brock PLLC
David Glass Smith Weber Law Firm
Don Capshaw Capshaw Green PLLC
WORKERS COMP EMPLOYERS
Kyle Davis Langdon Davis Law Firm
Jeff Elliott Elliot Law Firm
Wes Jordan Jordan Law Firm LLP
Greg Giles Moore, Giles, & Matteson
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Drug Take Back Initiative Operation Medicine Cabinet The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is proud to partner with Texarkana Emergency Center in an effort to remove unused and out of date prescription medicines from your homes. •It is important to know that law enforcement is only interested in the removal of unused and/or outdated medications from the homes of our citizens. •It matters not whose name is on the prescription, by whom it was prescribed, where it was prescribed, or where you reside. •We stress that it makes no difference if you live in Texas or Arkansas. •We take back all medications, no questions asked. You can remove the label if you desire but it’s not necessary. •We ask that you do not deposit needles (sharps), inhalers, medication from businesses or clinics, ointments, lotions, liquids, aerosol cans, hydrogen peroxide, or thermometers. One box has been placed behind the Bi State Justice Building at 100 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Arkansas and another outside the Texarkana Emergency Center, 4646 Cowhorn Creek Rd., Texarkana, Texas. These boxes are regularly checked and the contents are immediately packaged for destruction. If you would like to personally drop your medications off to law enforcement, you can at the Miller County Sheriff’s Office on East Street and Bi State Justice Building in Texarkana.
National Take Back Day Saturday, October 24, 2020 8am - 12pm at Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital
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Fish Tales with Mike Brower Fans in the Stands I just can’t get my mind wrapped around the fact that sports are not allowing fans in the stands. I checked out a baseball game when they started up and thought how stupid it was to have cardboard cutouts behind home plate to “look” like fans. It didn’t work. I saw the other day that a football team was being “booed” by canned booing. Yes, not only is there canned cheering but also booing. That’s stupid. At another football game, they had some 5,000 or so people in the stands, and the players were booed there. It does not make any sense to not allow those that want to be at a sporting event to be there. It hurts the bottom line because there are not enough people there to make a dent in the expenses of a team, yet there they are. I watched the Tour de France this year, and there were people still lining the roads to watch the riders go by, and some at the end of each stage cheering, but at the finale, in Paris, the normal crowds were not lining the streets, but were in viewing stands. Golf, I don’t watch, so I don’t know if there are fans or not. The only thing I can say for sure is FISHING requires no fans on the water, and they will show up at the weigh in. The reason: fishermen and women are not concerned about the same things as the millionaire athletes and are not babies. Fishermen fish, whether they are sick, hurt, or not. Hook in the arm, no problem, pop it out. Hurt their back running in 6-foot waves, still fishing. Fisherman are a tough breed.
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Don’t miss the big picture
When you focus only on the details, you can miss big opportunities
Mental accounting. It’s a bias that can keep you so caught up in the trees, you miss the forest. So focused on the details you miss the bigger picture they paint. It’s why people treat an annual bonus differently than the rest of their earnings or overspend while on vacation. And it can add up to trouble for your financial goals. TAKING ACCOUNT OF MENTAL ACCOUNTING Mental accounting is the tendency we sometimes have to treat the same thing – money, in particular – differently depending on where it came from or what we intend to do with it. Consider this scenario: You buy a movie ticket in advance, but when you arrive at the theater, it’s nowhere to be found. What if it were the cash in your pocket that had gone missing? Would you be inclined to spend additional money to replace the ticket or to “replace” the lost cash? A study that posited exactly this situation found that just 46% of respondents would spend additional money to replace a lost movie ticket – since they’d already spent the money they’d mentally accounted for that purpose – but 88% would spend again if it were cash they lost. Even though the two scenarios are effectively identical, our brains tend to treat them in completely different ways.
When mental accounting factors into your financial plan: •You might undercut your financial progress by treating certain inflows (bonuses, tax refunds) as more “spendable” than others (like your regular paycheck). •You’re so focused on certain goals, like funding a child’s college tuition, that you neglect long-term ones, like retirement. •You might lock in losses if you’re saving money in low-risk vehicles but paying a higher interest rate on any form of debt. •You might miss out on gains if you’re paying off low-rate debt faster than necessary when you could receive a better return by investing that money. •You might trigger the wash sale rule (which applies across your accounts as well as your spouse’s) if you sell a security for the tax benefit in one account but unwittingly repurchase a substantially identical security in another. THE GUARDRAIL Mental accounting is one of the surest ways to keep a financial plan from reaching its full potential. While it’s important to pay attention to the little things, remember that sometimes the most important step toward achieving your long-term financial goals is taking a step back. Leverage tools from your financial institutions that provide a comprehensive view of your various accounts and can help you better clarify your financial needs and goals. Just as important is ensuring you have a reliable source of objective information and guidance. Seek out the perspectives of people whose beliefs differ from your own and professionals with specialized expertise. As your financial advisor, I can serve as an unbiased third party, offering the perspective you need as well as comprehensive financial planning guidance to help you move toward your future with confidence. A LT M a g a z i n e | O c t o b e r 2 0 2 0
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IS MENTAL ACCOUNTING GIVING YOU TUNNEL VISION? Mental accounting hinges on the idea that all money is interchangeable, but we frequently fail to treat it that way, leading us to sort our assets into distinct “accounts” both figuratively and literally. For example, the tendency to treat windfalls differently is one of the greatest threats mental accounting can pose to your finances. You see it in the incredible rates at which lottery Mental accounting can lead people to: winners end up bankrupt or how 80% of professional athletes have •Focus on individual account performance rather than depleted their mammoth fortunes within their overall portfolio just three years of retiring from the •Hold fast to certain principles (I must open a savings competitive field. But mental accounting account for my child; I must pay off all debt as quickly also operates on a smaller scale, as possible.) leading people to do things like spend •Feel most comfortable holding cash or low-risk an unexpected inheritance on a luxury purchase instead of saving it like they securities would other income. Or to shortchange •Think of a holiday bonus or tax refund differently than their long-term goals because a regular paycheck they’re too focused on the short-term performance of one particular “bucket.”
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158 Thorton Road, Umpire, AR 80 Acres with Panoramic Mountain Views & 1/4 Mile of Little Missouri Frontage! Western Cedar 2030 sq ft home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath on private setting in Umpire, AR bordered by National Forest. Home features rock fireplace, a stand by generator, hot tub, above ground pool with deck, & wrap around porch. Property is fully fenced & includes a 16X20 storage building and a 30X50 barn. So much more makes this a must see and a chance of a lifetime! Some furniture can convey. $559,900 Phone : 501.627.3265 Email : hvaughnrealtor@gmail.com WWW.CADDORIVERREALTY.COM
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Principal Broker/Owner
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10.08.2020 The 12th Annual Wine and TAPAS Event will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020, on the beautiful grounds of the Collins Building, 1915 Olive Street, Texarkana, Texas. HandsOn Texarkana is excited to share new offerings of California Wine and food by Chef Jeff Loving! In addition to the wonderful atmosphere outside under the stars, those wanting take-out will have that option also. As usual there will be a silent auction and a live band. Purchase tickets by calling 903-798-3211 or email 12th Annual Wine & Tappas handsontexarkana@aol.com
10.15.2020
Texarkana Chamber of Commerce Small Business Expo
Come out to enjoy vendor booths, bounce houses, food trucks and fun on October 15, 2020, from 3-7pm at the corner of 3rd & Texas Blvd. Contact Natalie for more information at nhaywood@texarkana.org.
10.15.2020
2020 Texas Sounds International Country Music Awards
This event brings participants from around the world and audience members from across the nation to Jefferson, Texas. International musicians flock to Jefferson in the hopes of winning a Texas Sounds Award. A Texas Sounds award exerts a substantial positive influence on each musician’s career. This 4-day event features more than 15 great acts from all around the world. They all sing our American Country Music, in English. It has been suggested that the talent and performances are superior to the “big name” performers we see on television! Texas Sounds is produced by, and is the major fundraising event for, East Texas Performing Arts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Proceeds from the event, sponsorships, ticket sales, and merchandise/refreshment sales go directly to support ETPA. Tickets can be purchased at www.TexasSounds.org.
10.24.2020
Halloween Movies at the Perot Theatre
Join the Perot Theatre for a day of Halloween movies including a family-friendly matinee scary movie after dark! Movies begin at 10am.
10.24.2020
5K Flow Run & Monster Mile
Hosted by the Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce, this unique 5K features a lighted/glow in the dark course and is the most popular race in Atlanta, TX! We work hard each year to bring new additions to the run and light up as much of the course as we can in fun and creative ways! Competitive runners and fun/run participants are all welcome. Strollers are allowed, but due to the nature of the race, we ask that no dogs be on the course. This year, our GLOW Run is just one week before Halloween so we will be playing into the Season in a couple different ways! We will be hosting a 1 Mile Fun Run called the “Monster Mile!” We encourage participants of all ages to wear (family friendly) costumes for this Fun Run and all participants will receive a special Bag filled with candy and glow goodies! We are also planning a GLOWing Pumpkin Contest to see just how creative our community can get with Jack-o-Lanterns or painted pumpkins! Lighted, Black Light or GLOW in the dark features are strongly encouraged!!! Free to enter with a simple entry form which can be picked up or emailed through our Chamber Office. LOCATION of Event: 210 E Hiram St. in Atlanta, TX (101 N. East St is our office address)
From House To A Home
380 Hempstead, Hope, Arkansas 287 Acre Farm in Hope, AR! Approximately 87 acres of mature timber fenced and cross fenced. 4 bedroom/2.5 bath, 3180 sq ft home built in 2005 includes an in-ground pool, a 2 bedroom mobile home with a covered garage (currently rented for $400/month), a nice 1 bedroom cabin (sleeps 6-8), 3 ponds, 3 deep wells (800 feet), barn and corral with headgate, 10 ton feed bin, approx 24x30 shop, 32x100 hay barn, concrete feeders, calf creep, hay ring, 3 fresh water tubs, 2 acre garden spot with water. So Much More! All equipment can stay with the farm. Bulldozer, backhoe, tractors, many implements. $1,1,000.00
Phone :
501.627.3265
Email : hvaughnrealtor@gmail.com WWW.CADDORIVERREALTY.COM
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Boxer Rescue of Texarkana
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Local Rescues
ARTEX ANIMAL WELFARE, INC. (mostly horses) 903.824.1990 ATLANTA ANIMAL LEAGUE Facebook.com/ AtlantaAnimalLeague BOXER RESCUE OF TEXARKANA Facebook.com/ BoxerRescueOfTexarkana MUTTLEY CREW GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE Facebook.com/ MuttleyCrewRescue POODLE PATCH RESCUE INC PoodlePatchRescue.com PASSION FOR POOCHES (mostly small dogs) Facebook.com/passionforpooches TEXARKANA ANIMAL LEAGUE Facebook.com/ TexarkanaAnimalLeague TEXARKANA HUMANE SOCIETY TexarkanaHumaneSociety.org Facebook.com/ TexarkanaHumaneSocietyInc TEXARKANA REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN RESCUE Facebook.com/TkReptileRescue TOBY’S TALES (mostly wildlife) Facebook.com/Tobysname
CONTACT LOCATE RESCUES TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION!
ANIMAL CARE & ADOPTION CENTER
The Animal Care & Adoption Center of Texarkana, Arkansas is located at 203 Harrison, Texarkana, AR, 71854. For more information, call 870.773.6388, or visit: www. animalcareadoptioncenter.org or www.facebook.com/AnimalCare AdoptionTXK. Please note, all dogs adopted from this shelter MUST be spayed or neutered. Spays cost $89-$104, neuters are $76-$92 depending on the weight of the dog. We also have SPONSORED dogs and cats! This means someone has already paid for their vetting! Come see who’s waiting! We are always in need of caring, capable volunteers to assist in with duties at the center, adoption events, fund-raising activities and more. Open Monday-Friday 11AM 5PM; Saturday 11AM - 2PM.
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