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Remember this time... There have been several events in my life that I will never forget. The day I accepted Jesus in my heart, the birth of both of my children, my wedding to my wonderful husband, the events of 9/11, and now the Coronavirus. I can tell you all about what happened during each of these events and how I survived each. Childbirth is never easy but is always worth it. My children give me such joy. They have both grown up into such wonderful young adults that I can say I did good. One is an IT professional and one is a Texas State Trooper. Proud is an understatement. I have been a Christian since I was 12 years old. I accepted Jesus at a bible camp one summer and have known Jesus as my Savior since then. There were times I backslid, but I always came back to HIm. I have always loved worship services, singing and praising my God every Sunday. God has recently tested me with my singing every Sunday, and I am learning to worship Him in a different way. Recently I was asked to help with a new church. Christian Warriors Church is what our pastor, Micah Harp, says is full of "misfits" who come together to worship. I believe it. I have seen so many come through the doors that have been searching for what they

With Easter this month, I wanted to highlight two churches that I felt like were a little different, for those looking for a place to go because they just don't feel like they fit in at other churches. Maybe they feel like they are needed somewhere else to help others come to know Jesus. Matthew Butler, pastor of The Biker's Church, is someone his church looks up to and loves. I haven't been to hear him preach, but my understanding is that you just can't leave, even if he preaches over his alloted time! LOL! We all know we want to make it to the restaurants before anyone else, so that's a major accomplishment.

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each other. Just as I have loved you, you should always love each other’ (John 13:34). Love is the most powerful weapon God by: Anne Granado instilled in us. It is time we start using it!” The movement grew from a small fellowship to a ministry with over 200 people who served. Then, this past January, God allowed the Christian Warrior’s ministry to expand when he called Micah Harp, owner of Micah’s Jewelers on Richmond Road, to plant and pastor Christian Warriors Church. Micah is a native of Atlanta, Texas. He accepted Jesus at only seven-years-old as a small boy sitting by a pond at Royal Ambassadors camp. “I wanted to do this to Love God. Serve Others. Teach Truth. secure salvation, but I didn’t fully commit myself until I was 30 years old,” Micah says. “My life changed when we started the Christian Warriors ministry. I was 30 years old, and I felt God Christian Warriors Church sprung calling me to start a movement. I told Him ‘no’ from a movement, an idea that began five for the longest time, but when I finally gave in years ago when eight men came together to and submitted to His plan, that’s when Christian facilitate change in the Texarkana community. Warriors truly began.” These men felt called to help others and One day, Micah went for a run before lead by example. In the years that followed, work. After finishing, he had a moment where they completed service projects across the he felt God speaking to him and filling him city, avoiding the spotlight and publicity. The with peace and joy about this calling. “In that “warrior” moniker came from their recognition moment, I told God that I wanted the Holy Spirit, of the fight that Christians must face against and I needed every spiritual gift that God could the spiritual forces steering people away from give me if I had any hope of living up to the the Christian faith. What weapon did these visions I was having of this movement,” Micah men wield? Only love. To them, the only way says. “After this, everything changed. I saw to bring people closer to God was to show things differently. I heard things differently. The them His love. Their website said, “To win this Bible took on new meaning. Truly giving yourself war we need to show people what Christianity to God changes your walk and changes your is all about. We need to show them that we life.” truly care about all people. Jesus said, ‘Now Once Christian Warriors was born, Micah I am giving you a new commandment: Love found he was spending a lot of time away from

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his family. He and his wife, Amanda, have been married fifteen years, and they are the parents to three girls: Annabelle (13), Sadie (10), and Caroline (6). “Starting the ministry was both tough and amazing. The tough times were my fault. When we first started, I didn’t do a great job of timing, and I was neglecting my family for the sake of the ministry. One day, a mentor of mine, a local pastor, set me down and asked me how my job and ministry were. I told him that they were both great, but then he asked me about my ‘greatest ministry’ - my family,” Micah says. “I feel like God was waiting for me to figure this out before He grew the ministry. I rearranged my priorities and put my family first.” From the ministry’s beginning, Micah and Amanda’s kids have been a part of serving the community. Micah said that the girls have loved getting involved. “My kids have grown up knowing the importance of every serving opportunity. They have been with us to feed the homeless, give out Bibles, raise money, and so much more,” Micah says. “I often wonder where I would be today if I had started serving at their age instead of at thirty. But, none of this could be possible without the amazing support of my wife. There were so many times when she stayed with the kids so that I could be out in the community helping others. Our youngest daughter, Caroline, was only one when Christian Warriors began, and my wife was often the reason why I was able to be a part of this ministry.” Last May, Micah left an early morning Bible study at Central Baptist Church on the Arkansas side of Texarkana. They were doing a study on the book of

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Nehemiah at the time. “What I love about Nehemiah was his patience,” Micah says. “He knew he was supposed to go help rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, but instead of leaving immediately, the Bible said he prayed for days asking for guidance. Biblical scholars say Nehemiah prayed every day for four to six months before leaving on his journey. You see I have always been the type that when I hear God ask me to do something, I take off, but Nehemiah taught me that even though my heart is in the right place trying to help as quick as possible, I need to pray and ask God to

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prepare me and show me the right timing for His plan.” When Micah left the Bible study that morning, he heard God ask him to pastor a church. Inspired by his study, Micah asked God for guidance to prepare him and show him the right time. “I told Him this for two reasons. First, I was being obedient to His calling. Second, I didn’t think I was ready, so I figured it would be two or three years or longer,” Micah says. “Well, I was wrong! Two months later He told me it was time!” Last July on their anniversary trip, Micah approached Amanda about God’s call to start a church. Naturally, she was hesitant. Logically, it was not a great time for their family: Micah’s Jewelers was opening a third store, the girls were getting older and in many more activities, the family was already very busy. However, in the next 48 hours, God worked to give Amanda confirmation about His plan. “She made

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a complete 180 in the next few days of our trip,” Micah says. “God gave us both so much confirmation. We had a person come up to us at the pool at our hotel that asked if I was a pastor. I grinned from ear to ear and said, ‘Not yet.’ The man said that he felt led to come and talk to me about his work planting and starting churches. Then, that night, Amanda felt sick, and after I prayed over her, she felt an immense calm and peacefulness. She woke up feeling perfect. She said that she felt like God was showing her that all of this was real. He had a plan for this church and for our family.” Once Amanda felt God’s call about the church, it was time to talk to the Christian Warriors’ Ministry board. When Micah told them that God was leading him to start a church, they were very excited; but then, Micah told them that he felt led to ask them to use the name Christian Warriors for church. “I really did not think they would approve of this or let me take this name over. I explained it to the board president, and he said he would bring it up at the next meeting,” Micah says. “When they came back with their decision, they voted to not only let us use the name, but to also give us the 501(c)(3), the Facebook page, everything we needed to start the church! I wasn’t able to talk to the board before the vote so there was no persuasiveness on my part. They all felt like this was how it was supposed to be. They believed, as I do, that this was God’s plan the whole time.” Though many of the original Christian Warriors board members are involved with other churches, they have all come to the Christian Warriors church and supported Micah through the process. “My Christian Warriors ministry family has been extremely supportive from the start,” Micah says. “Without them, this church never would have happened. My fellow Christian Warriors A LT M a g a z i n e | A p r i l 2 0 2 0

have encouraged, guided, and taught me so much over the last five and a half years. I am in debt to them for the rest of my life. They are truly family!” As the planning for the church grew, Micah’s family and the church family continued to be overwhelmed by God’s provision for their needs. “To be honest, starting the church hasn’t been that hard because when God calls you to do something, He will equip you with what you need. In our case God placed amazing people around myself and my family that could help plant Christian Warriors Church,” Micah says. “Each person He kept placing in front of us had the skills to fill a need. By the way, this has not stopped. He continues to send us great leaders to help fulfill His will for this church.” The church is organized with a strong leadership team. As the elders and pastors got on board, their wives joined in the vision and volunteered as well. Just reading over the leadership team list shows that the church is built on the love and support of families who united to make the Christian Warriors vision come to life. Micah serves as lead pastor, and his wife, Amanda, is the children’s ministry director. BoJo Morris is the outreach pastor, and his wife, Tiffany, is one of the children’s ministry administrators. “BoJo has a HUGE servant’s heart,” Micah says. “He and I have been in ministry together with CW for four years.” There are also three elders at the church. Don Spatafora and Kirby Shaddix

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are elders and their wives, Anne and Julie, are part of the hospitality team. Randy Pipes is also an elder, and his wife, Sharon, is one of the children’s ministry administrators. “The elders are overseers. As outlined in the Bible, they help me shepherd the congregation, and they also teach me, mold me, and keep me humble,” Micah says. “We are all on the same team, but these men are my mentors.” The leadership team also includes Zierre and Canah Spencer. Zierre is the praise and worship leader, and he and Canah are also the church’s youth pastors.

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Finally, George Escobar is the head of security, and his wife, Melissa, is one of the children’s ministry administrators. As the team grew, the mission statement of the church came into focus. It made sense that the church would continue the foundation of love, ministry, leadership, and community service that the Christian Warriors group had formed as their core beliefs. “Our mission is to be obedient in our movement to build a family of disciples who serve the community, accept everyone, and empower the Kingdom of God,” Micah says. “Our main motto is, ‘Love God. Serve others. Teach Truth.’” The church is nondenominational, and open to everyone. “No matter what walk of life you come from you are welcome at CW Church. We do not care how messed up you are because trust me, we are messed up too!” Micah says. “We want to work with you and increase our walks together.” The church currently meets at Veritas Academy, 2101 E 50th Street, Texarkana Arkansas. Sunday service starts at 10:00 a.m., and childcare and children’s church is provided for babies to sixth grade. The youth meet on Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. While the church would, eventually, love to have their own building, they are not going to do anything until God shows them it is time. “For now, we are very grateful for what we have, and we are thankful for where we are,” Micah says. “God will show us the right building when it’s time.” If you cannot attend services, the church provides a live stream on their Facebook page every Sunday. The videos are posted and are available to watch anytime. Their Facebook page also includes updates on serving opportunities, a strong pillar of the church’s mission. Every month, they do something to serve the Texarkana community. “We are a serving church, so we have many outreach projects going on at once. We understand that as a church, we must get outside of our four walls and serve the community,” Micah says. “We also know that we are just a small part of God’s Church, and we want to unite with other local churches, no matter the denomination, to serve the community together. We feel churches could do so much more for Texarkana and the surrounding areas if we work together. So, if you are attending a church that is looking for 014

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community, our homes, and in the church.” The church is only two months old, but already, Micah says that he can see God working in so many ways. He says one word sums it all up: movement. “We have seen families restored and marriages restored. We have seen people giving their life to Christ, and people coming to church who haven’t come in years because they lost trust in the church. To watch Him move in the last two months is all we need for the confirmation that this is right,” Micah says. “We are a part of God’s movement. We are a group of misfits that God called together to start a church. This is a real church with real people. We want everyone to know who we really are, so in turn, they can feel comfortable being themselves as well.”

another church partner to serve with, PLEASE get in touch with us by email at hello@ christianwarriorchurch.com” Micah says that throughout the process and all the confirmation that this was a part of God’s plan, he still would ask God why He chose him. “I don’t have a seminary degree. I know there are so many people that know the Bible better than me, but God said that He was going to use my weaknesses to His strength. I wouldn’t be able to rely on a degree or accolades, I would have to rely on Him and His word,” Micah says. “He guided me to the book of Acts in the Bible, and most of the book is about how John, Paul, Silas, and Peter were planting churches. Not one time did it say that they knew the Old Testament backwards and forwards, but it kept saying that they were filled with the spirit. The church body in America cannot rely on knowledge alone. We need spirit-filled leaders who are doing what God calls them to do and that is what our Christian Warriors leadership team wants to stand by. We want to do what God tells us to do in our

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Matthew Butler, pastor of First Bikers Church of Texarkana, knows what people probably think when they hear the name of the church, but he knows they would be surprised at what they find within the church walls. “A visitor can expect a warm welcome, a loving environment, and a place to call home. We have a wonderful worship band that does a variety of songs from contemporary to southern gospel,” Matthew says. “We are full of great people who love to meet and get to know new folks.” The church was built upon the idea that any person would be welcome. Matthew calls both the members and the visitors at First Bikers Church of Texarkana as “whosoevers.” This reference comes from one of his favorite verses in Revelation 22:17, “And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.” For Matthew, this explains God’s idea for the mission of the

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church. “He says that we would be His hands and feet to ‘whosoever’ needed Him,” Matthew says. The church was started in February 2001 by a group of bikers who wanted to find a place to worship but “didn’t really fit the church mold.” The original group of seven people first met in a living room and eventually used Richmond Road Baptist Church on Tuesday nights as a place to meet. In late 2008, the church purchased the 1116 Walnut location and has been there ever since. The founders of this church came from biker backgrounds and wanted a place where the “unwanted,” not just bikers, could worship. The name First Bikers Church was suggested in jest, but now has stuck. “We are commonly called ‘Bikers Church’ by most who know us,” Matthew says. “Those first members saw a ton of biker-type folks and unchurched folks who needed a place to belong and to worship. The church was and is simply a place for ‘whosoever’ to come to. We want Texarkana and the surrounding area to know

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As far as labels go, the church is nondenominational, but they prefer to just be called a Christian church. “The definition of the word ‘denomination’ implies a divide, which is ironically what we want to avoid. We want a place where Jesus is the focus instead of the division/branch that we think is the best,” Matthew says. “We want to be a place anyone, from any race, color, creed, or denomination, can come experience Jesus. Whatever ‘denomination’ is welcome.”

thing.” He knew all of the Christian etiquette, but when he truly gave his life to the Lord and learned His Word at 23, everything he sat through as a child came to life. “God knew I would need the knowledge I didn’t know I was getting. Crazy, huh?” Matthew says. “God called me to this church years ago, back in 2005 when I got out of the Air Force as a worship team member. The whole pastoring thing was all God’s doing and was not in my plan. He is good at mixing things up, and He obviously has a sense of humor! I honestly had no intention of preaching or pastoring, and when He called me to pastor this church, I tried to run and hide, but He found me. I just wanted to play my little guitar and sing my little songs. Here I am and here we are!”

Matthew grew up in church, but he says that he was truly saved at age 23 in an all AfricanAmerican church, The Gospel Christian Center, while stationed in Beale Air Force Base in California. He says it is a “long story, but a God

Though the structure of the church is fairly typical, once a visitor scans the staff list, they will see that the church is truly a family affair. The staff has their hands in multiple services and programs at the church, and their family members are serving

that we are not trying to be something that other churches aren’t; we are trying to be who we are for Him. I hope that makes sense. We love the fact that there are a variety of churches for a variety of people.”

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right alongside them. Matthew serves as the senior pastor, and he teaches the adult Sunday school class. He and his mother, wife, daughter, and brother lead the music. His entire family has been an important part of Matthew’s journey in the church. Matthew met his wife, Jacque, during their junior year at Bloomburg High School in Bloomburg, Texas. They graduated in 1999, and just recently celebrated 20 years of marriage last Sunday. The couple has three kids: their eldest daughter, Ashlynn, is 18 years old, their only son Aubrey is 15 years old, and their youngest daughter Avery will be two in May. “My wife and kiddos are my sounding board, support system and cheerleaders,” Matthew says. “I couldn’t do half of what I do without them and their support. They are God sent for sure!” The church also has an associate pastor, Johnny Rounsavall, who plays drums in the church service. In addition, Johnny oversees the youth department called Loud P.Y.P.E.S (Praying Youth Preaching Eternal Salvation). According to Matthew, Johnny and his wife, Shurl, also known as Flo, do a lot of work behind the scenes in the church. Johnny is also one of the three main elders in the church. The other two are Herb Davison and Darren Walker. 020

No matter what the age group, Matthew, Johnny, and the elders have made sure that there are activities for everyone. They have ministries for children from nursery-age all the way up to the children’s ministries: Little Trikes (3-5 years old) and Spokes Ministries (6-12 years old). There is also a Parking Lot Ministry headed up by Darren Walker and Jim Weehunt and their wives. “They have a service for the homeless on Saturdays and even feed them a meal,” Matthew says. “They are not too hip on being publicized because they don’t like tooting their own horn, but they are amazing!” The Loud P.Y.P.E.S. attend an annual Mission Trip to South Texas around Lyford and work a Vacation Bible School for the underprivileged kids, among other

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things. “It takes thousands of dollars to pull this off, and we are just a part of it. Our church folks all pitch in through various fundraisers to make it happen every year,” Matthew says. “Our youth meet for Sunday school and on Wednesday night. We also have several folks that go into prisons. I go to the Arkansas Department of Corrections facilities along with Truth Infusion ministries, and Darren Walker goes to Southwest Arkansas Community Correction Center to do prison ministry there.” Matthew says that he could keep going on and on about all the amazing ways that their church family serves the community and our members. “My favorite part of being the pastor of this church sounds cliché, but I mean it; it is the people. If other pastors knew how blessed I am with the congregation God has given me, I would be fighting for my job,” Matthew says. “These people, who don’t mind the truth being preached,

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the presence of God moving, new people showing up, or getting through tough times make my life full and complete.” Right now, the church meets at 1116 Walnut Street in Texarkana, Texas, on the corner of 12th and Walnut. Their Sundays are full of available activities. They have Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m., a Sunday prayer service at 5:30 p.m., and a Sunday night worship service at 6:00 p.m. Then, on Wednesdays they have a regular service and a youth service at 6:30 p.m. People are welcome to ride their bikes, drive their car, or walk to service. They do not care how you get there, what you wear, or where you come from as long as you want to find a place to worship Jesus. “What makes the church special is the unconventional way God uses regular people to reach His healing hands of mercy to the highways and the hedges,” Matthew says. “You will never meet a more awesome group of people from so many different backgrounds and walks of life who can somehow be a strong family of believers. It is truly amazing!” To see the church grow from seven members in a living room to a church with multiple ministries and future plans on the horizon just strengthens the staff, ministry leaders, and elders’ belief in God’s calling to this mission. It shows them how many people in the Texarkana community needed a safe place to worship and be accepted by other believers. It brings them back to their church motto which comes from 1 Corinthians 9:22. “The verse says, ‘To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible 022

means I might save some,’” Matthew says. “Our redneck translation of that verse is that we want to be whatever Jesus needs us to be to reach whoever Jesus needs us to reach; whatever that is for whoever that is. Our mission and vision, if you will, is not to be what other churches aren’t, it is simply to be who we are: Jesus-loving, God-fearing whosoevers.”

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Cowan, Kenzie Elizabeth Foreman High School, NHS, Key Club, FCCLA, FBLA, FCA, Track, Golf, Cheer, Basketball, Softball 028

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0 2 20 IOR N E S Kenzie Cowan did you know? • Her jam is “Falling” by Trevor Daniel.

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Kenzie is the daughter of Zon and Sonja Cowan and current senior at Foreman High School. Her senior year has been a combination of “stressful, fun, and sad,” she says. Her time in high school has definitely been well spent as she describes her high school activities. “In high school I have participated in multiple activities, such as Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society (NHS), National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), Class Office, Student Council, Key Club, Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Science Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Success Performance Track Club, Foreman Golf Team, Foreman Cheer Team, Foreman Basketball Team, Foreman Track Team, Foreman Softball Team, and Gymnastics.” Academics for Kenzie has been challanging and rewarding during her high school career. “The most challenging assignment that I had was during my junior year. It was the most challenging because there was a short time frame to do it. Also, it was a research project,” Kenzie says. The longest paper she has written to date came during her senior year as she completed a six page paper for her AP Literature class. “The objective of this paper was to find relations between The Crucible witch trails and real world witch trials,” she says. Even those this project was daunting for Kenzie, she still believes that English is the one high school subject that prepares you most for life. She explains, “No matter what career you choose, you will always have to write.” Kenzie reflected upon her high school years as she began with her favorite school tradition. “I am most proud of Homecoming Spirit Week.” When asked if cell phones should be allowed on campus during high school years, she explained, “I think that cell phones should be allowed on campus during high

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school years; however, there should be rules. Phones should only be allowed if the teacher approves them in the classroom, at lunch, or for learning purposes.” Continuing to reflect, Kenzie would love to see her school produce a play. “I remember our school doing one play a couple of years ago, but if they did one again, I would want them to do The Crucible by Arthur Miller.” Kenzie also believes teachers could make social media part of their curricula by making students do an experiment with social media and the effects it has on younger audiences. Aside from school rules and wishes, Kenzie has experienced great teachers, friends, and events throughout her high school years. Her friends, Raichel Frye, Katie Smith, and Kaitlyn Roden are her closest and the three she wishes to take on a cross-country road trip. She has experienced funny moments, especially when sliding like a penguin on the basketball court during a game. Kenzie has the privilege of walking the stage with her fellow classmates for graduation on May 15, 2020, at her high school football field. “I am a little nervous about the graduation ceremony because I might have to give a speech,” she says. However, Kenzie will not be alone in this part of her journey. Her family, including her role model and sister Kylie, will be cheering her on. “My sister has great work ethic, is very smart and beautiful, etc. She is the best person, and she is a great example for me to look up to.”

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“I will always remember the friends that stayed by my side.” - Raichel

Raichel is the daughter of Wayne and Sherri Frye, and a senior enrolled at Foreman High School. During her elementary years, she dreamed of being a veterinarian but has now redirected her helping spirit to a career in nursing after high school graduation. Raichel’s high school years have been filled with lots of activities and fun moments with her friends. She describes her senior year as “crazy, memorable, and tiring.” Outside of studying and attending classes, her time is spent with several activities including softball for three years, basketball for four years, track for two years, FBLA for three years and yearbook for three years. So, what are Raichel’s thoughts on extracurricular activities? “Students should not be forced to do things they don’t want to do, but [extracurricular activities] allows students to make new friends and find new things they like to do,” Raichel says. Raichel takes pride in her school and their traditions. “The school tradition I am most proud of is the week-long events leading up to the big homecoming game,” she says. “In fact, if I were to create one new club for the next year, it would be a Spirit Club! A club that goes to all sports events and other activities to cheer on the other students; basically a student section, but with a name.” Thinking of future students, she believes all high school students should take a mandatory money management class. “It would teach us how to pay bills and other necessary things we need to know as we move on to the future,” she says. Raichel’s favorite teacher has always been Leah Beall, as she explains, “She teaches in the English department. She has always been my favorite teacher. She has had my back in many situations where people turned against me. She has been kind of my therapist these past few years. She also helped me write my essay that got me chosen to be apart of the Arkansas Electric Cooperation Youth Tour to Washington D.C.” Raichel has enjoyed her high school years with her two best friends: Kenzie Cowan and Randy Carrel. “These two have always been by my side through thick and thin.”

did you know? Songs I jam to on the way to school: Rare by Salena Gomez & My Oh My by Camila Cabello Favorite thing to eat for lunch: PB&J sandwich made perfectly by my mom Favorite Presidential Candidate: Trump 2020! Most useful math equation: a 2 x b2 = c2 Favorite Snapchat/IG filter: Puppy dog

all about high school Do you think cell phones should be allowed on campus? Yes, so we can alert parents in an emergency. Funniest moment in high school: We lost power and had to go home; the hallways were super creepy. Subject that most prepares you for life: English - beccause you have to know how to write things anywhere you go! 3 artists you’d bring to a high school concert: Billie English, Kane Brown & Drake Name one school rule you would change: All punishment should be equal for every student no matter the situation. Which piece of technology has most contributed to academic success? SnapChat Group Chats! Friends never let you forget a deadline! What project/assignment has challenged you? In Computer Science class, I am the only female enrolled and I don’t have many people to seek guidance from on assignments.

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A senior student at Queen City High School, Julia is the daughter of John and Susie Grogan. Growing up with a love for relay races during field day and aspiring to be an English school teacher during her elementary years, Julia has thrived in her 13 years of schooling. She has enjoyed many memorable moments throughout her high school career, some embarrassing, and others that are traditions she is proud to be a part of. Cheering on her Bulldog fellow athletes, Julia remembers a funny moment when she called a defensive cheer during an offensive possession. She also remembers an embarrassing moment, saying, “I sat on a piece of gum the first day of my sophomore year

in white skinny jeans.” While these moments definitely lead to chuckles and embarrassing thoughts, all high school students have been there at some point in time. Julia remembers the good times too, including the school tradition she is most proud of. “I love singing my alma mater following each football game!” she says. Julia has filled her high school days with many extracurricular activities including Cheer, Student Council, National Honor Society, Volleyball, Yearbook, Interact Club, Leadership Team, and the Gifted and Talented Program. Requiring students to enroll in extracurricular activities is not a “must” A LT M a g a z i n e | A p r i l 2 0 2 0

on Julia’s list for high school students as she believes many students have activities outside of school that keep them busy. When asked what one new club she would create for her school next year, she replied with, “A club for students going into the medical field.” Understandably, this would benefit her as is looking forward to continuing her education after graduation studying nursing at Dallas Baptist University, in Dallas, Texas. “I want to become a Labor and Delivery nurse and help new moms and their newborns feel loved and cared for,” Julia says. Looking back over her high school years, specifically academically, Julia would make some changes for those who follow in her footsteps. “I believe a money management class that teaches students about basic personal finance concepts like balancing a checkbook, how insurance works, and the dangers of credit cards, should be mandatory for all high school seniors. I also think it would be great if more schools offered more languages for students who want to pursue other languages in college. Currently, at my school, Spanish is the only language offered and required,” she says. Julia believes economics is the subject that most prepares high school students for life after graduation saying, “It teaches basic problem solving skills and prepares students to plan for their financial success.” Speaking of economics, Julia reflected on her most challenging assignment she received in high school as she says, “A mortgage project I did this year was definitely the most challenging for me. I had to learn the process of purchasing a house, including computing the down payments, and the monthly income requirements.” Proving that math equations we learn can actually be useful in everyday life, Julia states that the slope formula is her most useful math equation she has ever learned. In fact, she has used this formula every single year in high school. Reminiscing on her longest academic paper she wrote, she referred to a 10-page research paper she wrote this year. “It was over anorexia nervous for my dual credit English class,” she says.

teacher throughout all of high school, Mrs. Jackie Purtle. “She taught me Economics, World Civilizations, and American History. Mrs. Purtle applies what we learn in class to real life experiences. She’s such a sweet lady and the wisest person I know,” she says.

Julia looks forward to graduating on May 22, 2020, in the Queen City High School gymnasium. She is somewhat nervous about the actual graduation ceremony as she will have the honor of speaking during this memorable occasion. To cheer her on Among many excellent moral values that throughout this day, she will be surrounded Julia has, she holds tightly to the belief that by family, best friends, fellow Queen City students in high school should be involved bulldogs, and her role model and mother, in their community. “I feel that students should Susie. “She is the most humble and selfless be involved in some type of community person and I know. She handles everything service to graduate. Most students with grace always pushes me to be a good already volunteer many hours for various person. She is my biggest supporter and my organizations and use these as part of their best friend.” college resume’,” she says.

did you know? What is an issue you see through all years of education? Cyberbullying. You can bring any three of your classmates on a cross-country road trip: who would you choose and why? Jayley Stringer, Abby Watkins, and Samantha Hall. We all love to do fun and spontaneous things, and we would have the absolute best time. Which TV show is most talked about in the school highways? The Bachelor. We have discussions about this show everyday. Which presidential candidate would you vote for? Why? I would vote for Donald Trump because he has followed through with his campaign promises from 2016 including creating jobs and increasing military spending among many others. What play should your school produce next year? Legally Blonde. Which piece of technology has most contributed to your academic success? My MacBook. I literally do everything from studying on Quizlet, writing essays, emailing my professors, and googling information.

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2020 Graduate Everyone should put work into where they live - giving back is a huge part of being a respectful human being. -Abby Lewis

Abby’s schooling has been unconventional, and yet totally rewarding. Abby is the daughter of Floy and Karen Lewis and is a senior at Lewis Homeschool Academy. In elementary school, Abby wanted to be a veterinarian due to her love of animals. However, a simple movie quickly changed her dreams. “I saw the movie ‘Unbroken’ with Louis Zamperini and decided I wanted to serve my country, as a Marine,” says Abby. Having recently started the college search and application process, Abby wishes to attend Texarkana College and enter the automotive and diesel technology field. “When I turn 18, I plan to join the Marine Corps,” she says. Homeschool definitely lends itself to some wonderful benefits. Abby’s favorite school tradition is sleeping in as she explains, “I love being able to make my own schedule - as long as my work is done, I can sleep in.” Abby’s graduation ceremony will be very special to her. “I’m graduating May 30, 2020, with a great group friends from a small homeschool co-op I have attended off and on for the last 12 years. I feel particularly blessed to be graduating early - it’s been a lot of hard work, but I get to walk across the stage the same year as my brother, Adrian.” Abby even has the opportunity of speaking during her graduation ceremony. Extracurricular activities have graced Abby’s high school years as she has enjoyed playing volleyball, learning photography, volunteering at Dekalb Children’s Activity Center and modeling for three years. When asked her thoughts on extracurricular activities being a A LT M a g a z i n e | A p r i l 2 0 2 0

requirement for high school students, she replies, “Yes, I think some sort of extracurricular activity should be required for each student because they help build necessary character in kids - work ethic, discipline, ownership, confidence, manners and kindness, to name a few. These are beneficial for the student’s mental health, as well as helpful when building a college application and résumé.” Also high on the list for high school students, Abby believes a Life Skills class should be mandatory for all high school seniors. She is certain that learning how to change a tire, how to do taxes, how to balance a checkbook, how to change your oil, how to create a budget, how to cook, how to do laundry, how to plan meals and grocery shop are all important skills students need after high school. Abby holds a strong belief in high school students learning foreign languages. “As a homeschooler, we probably have more options than those in public school for foreign language. I do think it’s good to require a foreign language because Americans, as a whole, speak fewer languages than almost any other major country,” she says. History is Abby’s favorite subject as she believes it gives brief glimpses into our past and guides us into the future. In fact, the longest paper she has ever written was in her history class. “[It] was about abortion - it was for my history class and discussed abortion statistics and the moral issues surrounding the whole abortion debate,” she says. Another of Abby’s favorite is her eclectic taste in music. She explains, “I listen to a variety of music types, so it’s hard to pin down a

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Chloe Norwood, daughter of Mike Norwood and Amy and John Mauldin, is a senior at James Bowie High School in Simms, Texas. Chloe plans to attend Texarkana College to complete her general education requirements, and possibly transfer to Texas A&M University-Texarkana upon graduation. Chloe is looking forward to her high school graduation as she prepares for this special day. “I am both nervous and excited about the graduation ceremony because I will have to make a speech. At the same time, I’m so excited to be graduating!” says Chloe. Reflecting over school traditions leading up to graduation, Chloe is most proud of cheering at the school’s annual bonfire before the football game against their rivals, the Maud High School Cardinals. Chloe has not only been involved as a varsity cheerleader all four years of high school, but in addition she has been very active in the FFA chapter at James Bowie. “I have served as vice president my junior year and president this year for our wonderful FFA chapter. Through FFA, I have been on leadership teams, judging teams, public speaking teams, and the show team. I have served as class president both my junior and senior years as well as NHS president this year. I am also serving as treasurer on student council this year,” she says. However, being this involved in extracurricular activities should not be mandatory in Chloe’s eyes. She feels if someone is not passionate about an organization or activity, they will not be an effective member. Chloe’s academic journey has led her to discover her two favorite teachers throughout all of high school: Mr. Michael Meadows and Mr. Brad Hunt. “Our school is so fortunate to have them! They have both helped me tremendously with projects, leadership skills, and FFA teams. Even though they are super busy, they are always supportive, encouraging, and patient. They are the only teachers I have ever known to give up an immense amount of their personal time to travel constantly on FFA trips, and to supervise and assist their students. That is true dedication and shows that they possess a passion for what they do,” she says. Desiring to create a mandatory class for all high school seniors, Chloe would love to see one based around developing real world skills to deal with things such as taxes, paying bills, and creating a monthly budget. Chloe’s most useful math equation throughout all of school has been the slope-intercept equation (y=mx+b) and the longest paper she has written this year was a seven page research paper for her dual credit English Composition 1 class. Also in her dual credit composition classes, her weekly essay assignments have challenged her the most as a student. “These essays are suppose to be well-rounded and intricately detailed which makes them very time consuming,” she says. Chloe would love to see one new club created at her school for next year. “I would create an entrepreneurship club since I would like to own my own business. This would allow students to receive a better understanding of owning and maintaining a business of their own.” Chloe also mentions that while every school subject is beneficial is some way, the content of economics class is most useful to her future self, and English class helps a student be prepared for success in college, as well as helping a person speak well and write well for job applications and interviews. Although Chloe’s senior year has been a combination of thrilling, stressful, and bittersweet, she will always remember some amazing times through her high school years. “I will always remember the road trips home from Friday night football games. The most hilarious and bizarre things always happened to us! I will really miss those nights!”

did you know? Favorite SnapChat/Instagram filter: Midnight Sun on SnapChat Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In a stable career that I am passionate about and starting a family! Who is your role model? My mom and dad are my role models because of how encouraging and loving they are to me. No matter what I decide to pursue, they give me advice and support my decisions. I love them both very much! Songs I jam to on the way to school: “Talk”, “Come Around Me”, “I Like Me Better”, “Blinding Lights”, and “The Long Way” Favorite professional sports team: Patrick Mahomes & Kansas City Chiefs

all about high school What is an issue you see throughout? An issue I have seen over many years is the stress involved with too much homework. Thankfully not all teachers assign a lot of homework because some go overboard assigning things that consume many hours outside of school when a student needs to have time for extra-curricular activities, family time, and rest. You can bring any three of your classmates on a cross-country road trip: who would you choose and why? I would take my friends Celaska, Kyler, and McKinley. Celaska would provide comic relief, Kyler would keep us from doing anything too embarrassing, and McKinley would keep us all from getting lost! All of them would keep me on track with cute outfits, and we would have loads of fun and lots of laughter! What play should your school produce? I would enjoy seeing our high school production of “The Great Gatsby.” Which TV show is most talked about in the hallways? The Bachelor How can teachers make social media part of their curricula? Teachers could make educational TikToks to create a fun way of learning. What piece of technology has most contributed to your success? My ChromeBook that our school provides!

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Chloe Turner is a senior at Redwater High School and the daughter of Nathan and Tania Turner. Growing up, Chloe wished to be a teacher. “Both of my parents are teachers and I wanted to be like them. I have drastically changed my mind since then,” Chloe says. Undecided on which school she will attend after graduation, she is very sure of her field of study in biology. Chloe’s senior year has been a mixture of “different, unplanned, and change” as she has navigated this memorable year. She is most proud of her school’s tradition of a senior circle during pep rallies as she explains, “It brings the whole class together. For those few minutes, all drama, pettiness, and dislike towards each other is forgotten. We are united as one class; celebrating being seniors.” Issues definitely plague high school halls as Chloe elaborates on the biggest issue she has seen during her 13 years of education. “The biggest issue I have seen throughout all the years I have been in school; is the need to fit in. I have watched and experienced people lose relationships over trying to fit in with the group that has been deemed the ‘in crowd’. The need to be accepted and liked by all effects your mental and physical health. It also can negatively impact your grades and productivity in school. I try to spread the advice that it is fine if the only person that likes you is you because at the end of the day it is better to love yourself than be loved by all but hate yourself,” she says. Such wise advice from Chloe!

turns out by black spandex were see-through and I wore underwear with lime green writing on them. So everyone then knew what words were on my underwear,” she says. Chloe has been involved in sports for many years including cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track. Other extracurricular activities on her schedule also include Key Club, NHS, FCA, HOSA and Student Council. Academically, Chloe believes math is the subject that most prepares students for life after high school because it teaches students basic formulas for taxes. Her longest paper she wrote during her senior year was an analytical research paper for her English Composition 2 class over morality. Finally, she wishes a mandatory class for all high school seniors teaching basic adult tasks, like taxes and laundry, would be created. She would title the class “Life”. Surrounding Chloe on graduation day, will be her family, friends, fellow Redwater Dragon classmates and her role model, affectionately known as “Dad”. “He is one of the hardest working person that I know. He is always there with advice about the struggles I face, and he encourages me to chase my dreams. He has taught me lessons that I will live by forever,” Chloe says. Her closest and oldest friends, Crayton, Jocie and Anna Blair, will also be celebrating this monumental occasion with her as they have celebrated so many other memories together.

Chloe’s graduation ceremony will be held on May 29, 2020, at Redwater High School’s football field. Chloe is not nervous about graduation, but instead, is ready and excited for the next phase of life. Chloe also holds the honor of speaking at her graduation ceremony. Experiencing many years of fun and laughter, Chloe reflects back to her most embarrassing in-school memory. “During my freshman year track season, I went to track in clothes I would normally practice in. Our workout for the day was ‘meet preparation’ such as block starts and hand-offs. I get my blocks out, set them up, and get down in them. I go up in set only to be called back down. I asked why and it A LT M a g a z i n e | A p r i l 2 0 2 0

did you know? •Her songs to jam to on the way to school are “Falling” by Harry Styles, anything by Alec Benjamin or Khalid. •Chloe believes cell phones should be allowed on campus during high school years because we live in a technology-based world. “Phones provide access to the internet and often can be used to complete school work. There have been numerous times that I have had to use my phone to complete an assignment,” she says. •The most talked about TV show in her high school hallways is Vampire Diaries. •If she was in charge of planning a concert for her school, she would bring in Luke Combs, Khalid, and Travis Scott. •If she could change one school rule, it would have to be the dress code. All of it.

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A TREASURE TROVE OF FORGOTTEN GAINS SITS UNCLAIMED and some could be yours!

Have you heard the one about the former janitor who left more than half a million dollars unclaimed in Louisiana treasury coffers? His company had given him stock options years ago, and he wasn’t aware of it until he got a call from state officials. Or how about the heirs in Illinois who got a call seven years after their loved one passed, saying they were owed a payout from an unclaimed life insurance policy? If you’re thinking that you’d never be unaware of where your own money is, you might be in for a surprise. More than $43 billion in unclaimed cash and property sits in state treasuries, waiting for the owners to claim it, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA). This money takes many forms, but the most common sources are old bank and retirement accounts, unclaimed wages, stock certificates, utility deposits and insurance payouts. That last one is often due to the fact that people rarely call up heirs and say, “Hey Alice, I named you beneficiary on my life insurance policy.” As president of the NAUPA in 2017, Curtis Loftis estimated that folks have a one in four chance of having unclaimed property. A test of Loftis’ theory by searching the names of four relatives on missingmoney.com revealed $130 in wages from a job held 18 years ago. Thankfully, there is no time limit on making a claim in most cases; if the owner of the unclaimed money dies, heirs can claim it, the NAUPA reports. Even famous people have unclaimed dough. A quick search of California’s databases shows Steven Spielberg has $10,000 in uncashed cashier’s checks waiting for him. Collecting your cash Efforts by the states to return abandoned assets to rightful owners are ramping up. State governments returned roughly $3 billion of the $7 billion collected in fiscal year 2015 alone, the NAUPA reported. More good news: Searching for unclaimed money is free and simple. However, be forewarned that there are paid search scams out there that you’ll want to avoid. If you get an email or 050

letter implying it’s from a state treasurer and asking for personal data, contact the office independently to ensure it’s legitimate. Experts say the number of abandoned accounts is set to rise thanks in part to laws meant to boost retirement savings. Since the passage of the Pension Protection Act in 2006, an increasing number of employers have automatically enrolled workers in employer-sponsored plans. This is expected to add to the pile of unclaimed money in the coming decades, especially when factoring in the rate at which people change jobs in today’s workplace. Unfortunately, there isn’t a single uniform registry for unclaimed retirement accounts that matches the one available for pensions through the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), but one may soon be in the works. Legislation introduced in the Senate in March 2018 would create such a database to make it easier for workers or their heirs to locate stray retirement accounts. In addition, the PBGC launched a voluntary program in 2018 that allows employers to transfer money from dormant 401(k) accounts to the PBGC, which will then conduct a search for the account owners. Organizing your assets The reasons bank and retirement accounts go unclaimed are varied, but most cases can be traced back to a failure to give notice of a new address and the increasing difficulty of keeping tabs on a sprawling array of accounts. So, how do you avoid losing track of your hard-earned assets in the first place? If your finances are messier than a college dorm room, with accounts scattered here and there, it may be time to consolidate. Nowadays, financial services firms offer both banking and investing accounts through a single login, allowing you to see an overview of all your accounts in one spot. The idea is to make it simple to calculate your net worth and how hard your money is working for you. Consolidating accounts also makes it easier to manage your investments, determine how much retirement income A LT M a g a z i n e | A p r i l 2 0 2 0

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Tech that lets you see where you stand Those who prefer not to consolidate accounts can instead try financial software that allows you to connect a collection of assets and liabilities from different institutions, offering a comprehensive view of your finances. This makes monitoring your accounts simpler and may even help motivate you to identify and pursue your goals. However, you still need to regularly update the application with any new accounts. “This type of aggregate reporting could help reduce vagueness and enhance savings,” said Promothesh Chatterjee, a professor who published a study on the positive effects of consolidation in 2013. The most sophisticated tools will allow you to input your financial information and see the big picture in charts, run “what if” analyses, stress-test your portfolio and more.

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It’s all coming together Now that you know where to look, following the online trail to any missing money should be a snap. Start with a quick search of state treasury websites, and if you do turn up leftover life insurance proceeds or abandoned assets, consider folding them into one consolidated account. Also, keep in mind that you don’t have to go it alone. Your advisor can help guide you in organizing your assets in a way that makes sense for your financial plan and makes things easier for beneficiaries. You can also turn to her or him for technology that offers a clearer view of what you own – no detective work required. R aymond James financial advisors do not render advice on tax or legal matters. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional. *In the case of a transfer, under federal tax rules, you’ll have to survive such transfer for three years for the ILIT to be effective. If death occurs within three years, the proceeds will be brought back to the estate and subject to estate taxes.

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your portfolio is providing and help you and your financial advisor assess the need to rebalance. It also may make calculating and setting up required minimum distributions (RMDs) easier when you hit age 70½. Finally, gathering your major accounts into one tidy spot might just make things easier on your heirs should anything happen to you. If you use password manager software, user names and passwords will be shared with the trusted person you’ve named in the event of your death or incapacity. Alternatively, you can leave behind a physical list hidden in a safe place.

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Fish Tales with Mike Brower Got Nothing With this flu bug going around, I’m a fan of self-quarantining at the lake. There are too many crazy people out there. Some want testing even though they have no symptoms. People hoarding toilet paper, food, and whatever else. I’m just glad they have not started lining up for gas. All of this has nothing to do with the flu. I would think you would buy aspirin, cough meds, Gatorade, and soup. The other question is: why bottled water? Do these people not have water in their homes? So, with all the crazy going on, let’s go to the lake. If you are fishing, you don’t want anyone around you to see you catching fish, so you are self-quarantining and keeping safe. You will get to make fun of those not fishing. You can catch a nap on the back deck. You will be drinking fluids. Most of all, this is coming at the same time the spawn is going on. Spawn is the best time of year to catch fish. Now, due to the stupidity of the federal government, there may be some ramps closed, but there is always a ramp or two open. This would be a fun opportunity to watch the “ramp pirates” try backing boats down the ramp. This is the guy that spends 10 minutes getting down to the water and then proceeds to load the boat with tackle, lifejackets, rods, tackle, and other necessary stuff, instead of doing all that before you get to the ramp. Pro tip -- get your boat ready before you back down to the water. There is always something fun to do in and around the water. Once you are ready, don’t forget to: Keep your foot either on the brake or gas whichever is appropriate. Hook or unhook your boat before you put in or pull out. Take the back straps off the boat before launching. Pay attention to where the trailer is going. PUT THE PLUG IN. And finally, If you don’t know how to back a boat, ask for help.

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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.

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Camden’s First Friday Monthly Market - 6pm-9pm - Downtown Camden, Arkansas

The First Friday Monthly Market will kick off it’s much anticipated 2020 season on April 3rd from 6PM till 9PM on Washington St. in Downtown Camden. The public is invited to come enjoy a relaxed evening with a large array of street vendors, live music, food, special children’s activities, book signings and more! Downtown shops stay open late for your shopping convenience while you enjoy the market.

04.04.2020

2020 Ark-la-Tex Challenge - 8am-4pm - 2901 Leopard Dr, Texarkana, TX 75501

Mark your calendars!!! The Ark-La-Tex Challenge for 2020 is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th 2020. This is a charity bike ride event with 5 different route options for the novice to the expert. Check out our website for more info. www.arklatexchallenge.com

04.10.2020

Cheffrey’s Street Taco Party - 6pm-9:30pm - Collins Home

Street Taco Party with cold beer and live music from 6-9pm at the Collins Home located at 1915 Olive Street, Texarkana, Texas, 75501

04.18.2020

The Big Event at Texas A&M-Texarkana - 8am - TAMU-Texarkana

The 4th Annual The Big Event - Eagle Pride City Wide will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020. The Big Event started at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX back in 1982. Since it’s inception, The Big Event has expanded to other universities across the country. Texas A&M University - Texarkana hosted their first annual version of The Big Event on April 8, 2017 and added the tag line - Eagle Pride City Wide (EPCW). The inaugural event boosted over 200 volunteers that clocked nearly 1,000 service hours. EPCW is one big day, one big event and one big thanks to our community, Texarkana USA. This is simply our way of giving back to the community that supports our University. For one day, our campus community of students, faculty, staff, alumni and families unite to extend a helping hand. We rake yards, clean streets, rebuild parks, visit nursing homes, walk dogs, read to children, and much much more. Mission of The Big Event: “Through service-oriented activities, The Big Event promotes campus and community unity as students come together for one day to express their gratitude for the support from the surrounding community.”

04.23.2020

Women’s Auxiliary Gladys Morriss Stone Soup Luncheon - 11:00am-1:30pm - 400 E 6th St, Texarkana, AR 71854

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Gladys Morriss Stone Soup Luncheon is the largest annual event for the Auxiliary. For $10.00 you will receive a bowl of tortilla soup, garlic bread, salad, a beverage, and a dessert. Dine in OR Take Out, Delivery is also available for orders of 6 or more. Call 870-774-2701 for ticket information OR contact any Auxiliary member. Money received from this event goes to send area children to Summer Camp, the Soup Kitchen, the Food Pantry, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Christmas Angel Tree Program.

04.25.2020

Children’s Color Run - 10:00am-2:00pm - Opportunities, Inc.

Join Opportunities, Inc. for our First Annual Children’s Color Run! Hosted on the Opportunities, Inc. Wellness Trails, runners will be surrounded by beautiful sculptures and artwork as they race their way to the finish line while being splashed with bright colored powders. The run is only the beginning! Race day also includes an “After Party” filled with activities including: Canvas Paint Balloon Darts/Chalk the Trail/Face Painting/Bounce Houses/and more! Divisions Include: The Stroller, Prek - 1st Grade, 2nd - 5th Grade Boys, 2nd - 5th Grade Girls For more information on sponsorship’s or volunteer opportunities, email development@oopinc.org or call 903.791.2270.

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