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For the past few weeks, I have watched as people I love are demeaned by other people I love. I do not judge people by their color. I see the person inside. There are good and bad people everywhere; race has nothing to do with it. I grew up with a father who was definitely racist. As a young person, he would have never allowed any person of color to come within 10 feet of him, unless they were working for him. I do not know how I did it, but I never believed the same thing he did. In fact, my brother did not either. My brother is gay. He is married. To a black man. In the south. If you think racism and hate is alive, talk to them. It absolutely makes me want to throw up. They are two of the best people I know. They love each other unconditionally, knowing that they live in the south in an area that is full of racists. But they still love. Because, you see, love is blind. It sees no color. It only sees the person inside. I love them and would give my life for them.

to help others. I am so far from racist that if it had not made me mad, I would have cried. My child is so much better than me because she was taught at a young age to love everyone. I had to make my own decisions. I love my friends. I have many who are not the same race, religion, or sexual orientation as I am. I do not discriminate. I look at who they are, and how they treat me and others. I love and support those who love us and support us. Love has no color. Love knows no boundaries. I wish everyone understood this. I hope that everyone will come together and decide that we can work together. It is the only way we will ever be able to make our country a wonderful place to live.

My child grew up and became a Texas State Trooper. It was her calling from the time she was 16 years old; she just didn’t know it. She continues to believe that there is no difference in how you look at people, whether they are Hispanic, Asian, whatever. People are people and you do not judge anyone by their race, religion, or sexual orientation. This is what her parents taught her. Her husband is a Deputy Sheriff. He was taught the same by his parents. They are what you would want any law enforcement to be. I have been called a racist in the past weeks because of the fact that I believe the majority of our police are like our children -- good people who want to do good in the world. They want

She was a tomboy to the extreme. She firmly requested a boy toy in every Happy Meal and would pick blue over pink every time! After being anti girlie-girl her whole life, in high school she decided to do a beauty pageant. We were all shocked to realize she wasn’t kidding. Ultimately she won a crown and used the platform to educate young people about the consequences of drunk driving and speak out against teen drinking. She looked a lot different all glitzed up, but she was always the same... Competitive, disciplined and working to make a difference. I can remember many times that she talked about the possibility of adoption someday. She saw the need and the chance to make a difference. So far she’s only adopted rescue dogs, but the same rings true in regard to stepping up for the helpless. She’s always been a protector.

This is how my children were taught. You do not see color. You see the person inside. My daughter has NEVER been taught to see anyone differently because of their race, religion, or sexual orientation. She had friends that we welcomed into our home without ever thinking about what their race was. They were her friends and we loved them. She is still friends with them to this day. My child’s best friend when she was young, was black. She stayed with us a lot and we welcomed her. Both girls were smart and sassy. We loved their friendship and encouraged them to be together. When her friend’s mom got married, her new stepdad decided that she needed to hang out with her “own people” and she could no longer be best friends with our child. It broke both of their hearts. I will never forget it. However, my child never lost the ability to love everyone no matter what. She never forgot what she was taught.

name I wanted to cry. I remember her telling me to just skate as hard as I could, that it would be okay. She looked out for me. Since then, she’s encouraged me countless times to push myself harder than I wanted to and told me I could when I was sure I couldn’t.

She loves my kids hard, and she is probably more Mama Bear than their actual Mama. She says she wants to make the world a safer place for them. I know she’s doing that. But it doesn’t stop there... She’s going to encourage many. She’s going to protect many. She’s going to use her platform to speak up for righteous causes. She’s going to fight for those who can’t defend themselves. She’s going to do what she’s always done. I want to promote peace with all my friends. I will always back the blue. My family will always back the blue. Let’s share stories about GOOD COPS. I love this story, shared by Jaclyn’s sister, Miranda. Although she is not my child, I have always felt like she is and that she should have been. She is a lot like me in many ways and I love her. “This is my sister, a Texas State Trooper. She didn’t enter the law enforcement field until she was in her thirties, but it had been a long time coming. When we were kids, she was tough and fiercely competitive. We went to after school care at the skating rink one year and she was a strong skater. She played street hockey on roller blades and could skate circles around the neighbor boys. One day we played Red Rover at the rink. I was in kindergarten and could barely stand up on my skates. When the other team called my

She’s one of the #goodguys.” There are lots of good guys out there. Please say a prayer for those who are good and want to help others. There are so many more of them than bad ones. I love both of my daughters, Jaclyn and Miranda. I am a proud of them both. One grew up to be a leader in her community and the other grew up to be a leader wherever DPS may take her. I am glad I had a part in the women they became. Pray for our citizens, no matter their color, sex, religion, or sexual orientation. Everyone deserves the chance to be loved because of the person they are. God bless our children.

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In March of 2020, Corporal William (Billy) Smith lost his beloved wife and Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department colleague after a fierce battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive cancer of the brain or spinal cord. The following is a letter to Holly about their relationship and their final months together before she passed. Though this was a difficult process, Billy wanted to talk about Holly. He wanted to share her testimony. For them, this was so much more than a battle against cancer. Hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story is one of hope-hope in God, hope in family, hope in love.

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Dear Holly, I remember the first time we met. It was Spring of 2006, and we were both patrol officers assigned to the graveyard shift at TAPD. You were a young, beautiful, woman with a beautiful smile. I was immediately drawn to that smile. Working the neighboring beat, we started messaging. It started with just a “hi,” but I think we both knew that there was something special there. Neither one of us was looking for it, but it was organic. Do you remember the coke machine in College Hill outside the grocery store that sold twentyfive cent cokes? I bought you one, and we just kept talking. We kept it secret for a while. We realized it would be frowned upon at TAPD, and we would be separated. But we couldn’t hide how we felt. One supervisor pulled us aside after a meeting and said, “I see how you look at each other at roll call, and it’s concerning,” and we knew we had to come clean. What was it about you? So many things. You were supportive, unbelievably supportive in anything I wanted to do, even if it was dumb. Your default was just “support him,”

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and I tried to do the same for you, but you were always better at it than me. I also feel like I’ve never been loved the way you loved me. You had a genuine love for me that never wavered. You were so well-rounded. I try to be funny, but you never had to try. You were naturally funny, and it meant that our marriage was never boring. We were together almost 15 years, and we still laughed together, even at hospice. We laughed all the way to the end. We didn’t introduce our daughters at first. My Shelby was only six, and your Havannah was only four at the time. We wanted to wait until we were sure it would work out. But, once we knew it would, they hit it off from the very beginning. I got a picture from both of them the other day, and you would have loved it. I cannot believe that they are 20 and 18 now. They were eating together, and it warmed my heart. They are still friends: stepsisters and friends. You were the best mom to Shelby, Havannah, and our little Ian who came in 2012. You were loving in all the ways that a mom is supposed to be. You were so fair. You always treated Shelby the same way you treated Havannah and Ian. They miss

you so much. Do you remember how I proposed? I filed charges against you for stealing my heart. It was November 5, 2007, my birthday. I knew the best gift I would ever receive would be for you to say, “Yes.” I wrote the charges up by hand. I was scared that if it got filed somewhere, or if our colleagues and bosses found out, that you would say “No,” thinking that I didn’t know how much you hated the spotlight. The narrative describing the crime was three pages long, and at the end, I asked you to marry me. You turned around, and I was down on one knee. The details of my proposal were a secret, but we told Pastor Shreve at a counseling session, and I didn’t tell him we had kept it to ourselves. He told the story at our wedding, and we were outed to everyone. I’m not sure I ever lived it down. We got married October 18, 2008. I think even from the wedding, it was clear that you were the tough one, and I was the softy. You were always stronger than me. I know that it’s supposed to be the other way around, but I couldn’t help it with you. When we picked our candle-lighting song, “Looking into

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the Eyes of Love,” I couldn’t even make it through the introduction without crying. You kept telling me that I had to be “stoic” and that I couldn’t bawl during the entire ceremony. In the sanctuary, we walked up to the candle, and the song started. You looked at me and said, “Stoic.” We both laughed, and it helped settle me down. I was able to enjoy the moment. I was able to enjoy the entire wedding. I couldn’t believe how much fun we had, how little stress we had. It was truly an awesome day. I loved that you always wanted to “make memories,” and you made sure I always had something planned. We always went on family vacations, but we always planned some time away for ourselves too. We sold our big house and our toys so that we could comfortably make memories at home and away from home. That was the best decision we ever made. I have 15 years of memories that will live with me for the rest of my life. 014

In 2015, we started going on cruises. I drug my feet. I was scared to go on a boat, but you insisted. By 2020, we had been on eight voyages. If we had started sooner, I think we would have been on 50 cruises by now. When I think back to some of our most fun times, I think about the music that played in the background. You were passionate about music. You played saxophone, and you had the most beautiful singing voice, even though you refused to sing karaoke. I remember telling the hospice nurse about your voice, and I saw you wave your arm at me, telling me to be quiet. I know that it embarrassed you, but I loved your voice. I was up there singing karaoke with my mediocre-at-best-voice, and you had all the talent sitting there quiet. I grew up listening to country or gospel, but you didn’t have a favorite. You had the most eclectic taste in music, and you turned me into one of those people too. I

realized I actually like 80’s hair band music. We saw Def Leppard four times, Journey two times, and we tried to go to concerts as often as possible. I will never forget our last concert: Foreigner at the casino in Durant, Oklahoma, two days before your first surgery in April 2019. Before you got sick, I bought the tickets, the good floor seats. I couldn’t wait to surprise you, but in March, you started feeling numb in your right foot. We were in Hochatown with the family because we had rented a cabin. By that evening, you felt numb on your entire right side. I’m the hypochondriac, so I freaked out. You never have issues. You were never sick. You were always the strong one. We played it off at first, and we said it was probably a pinched nerve. We even wondered if it might be multiple sclerosis. We did the blood work panel and tried to process. Honestly, even as horrible as multiple sclerosis is, anything felt better than tumors or cancer. We held out A LT M a g a z i n e | J u l y 2 0 2 0

hope, but when the MRI showed a brain tumor, when the doctor said that it could be cancer, we fell apart together. I know we felt the shock of that moment and that it couldn’t be real. You were only 36 years old. Our doctor referred us to a neurosurgeon in Sherwood, Arkansas: Dr. Ali Krisht. He scheduled surgery for April 23 to do a biopsy, craniotomy, and a removal if possible. It was overwhelming to me. As the date approached, I told you that I had planned a trip for us to go to Oklahoma but that we should cancel it. I will never forget what you said. You said, “Let’s do it because I don’t know when we can do it again.” At this point, you were completely numb on your right side and couldn’t walk without holding on to me, but you insisted we go. We drove to Durant, checked into the hotel, and then I suggested we drive past the casino. I still hadn’t told you about the concert, but as

you watched the big marquee sign and Foreigner’s name popped up, you started to cry. You knew me well enough to know that this was the reason why we had made the trip. It ended up being the most special concert we ever went to. We both realized it could have been the last, and it was. After the first surgery, we felt hopeful. Dr. Krisht said that he got half of it, but he also confirmed our worst fears: glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and deadly cancers. He said that if we think of tumors as being cheese, a regular tumor is like cheddar, but this type is more like yogurt. Trying to

remove it all is impossible. It leaves remnants everywhere. We did a second surgery a week later, and he got 95% of it. But we knew that it would probably grow back and grow back quickly. So, you went through chemotherapy and radiation for six and a half weeks. We were not prepared for you remaining paralyzed on your right side. We were not prepared for the expressive aphasia, the loss of speech. You were trying to talk to me, but the words would not come to mind. I know how hard it was for you to be seen in a more vulnerable light. You were such an independent woman, a powerful woman. Relying on me

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was completely out of your normal. But this is when the strength in our marriage came in. We didn’t have a weak marriage, but we had become complacent at times. However, just knowing that you needed me, and me knowing that I needed you, God grew our marriage and showed us how strong it could be. Through the rehab hospital, the chemo, and the radiation, we lived in one little hotel room. I wish it was as romantic as it sounds, but it housed me, you, Ian, and your mother, Renee Monroe. Finally, July 30, we did an MRI and it showed no visible signs of a tumor in your brain. I will never forget the joy of that moment, the feeling of answered prayers. We believed we had beaten this, and we celebrated. But I kept the prognosis to myself. You were smart. You never asked, and I never felt compelled to tell you. Renee and I both believed that once we said the words “grade four glioblastoma” that we might take away any fight that you had. If you told me “fight, but according to statistics I won’t live another year,” I would give up, and we didn’t want that for you. So, we began to duplicate all your therapy sessions at home. You were bound and determined to walk again. When you got feeling back in your right leg, I thought, “We’ve beaten this, and she will walk again.” You fought, and fought, and then you walked. We would go up to Union School, and we would walk the halls together. We walked 1,175 feet one night, and we kept the secret to ourselves. We couldn’t wait to surprise everyone and felt like Christmas would be the perfect time to do it.

couldn’t help but notice that doctors were prescribing more and more medication. I finally started back to work in August as well. The Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department, our friends, family, and church family could not have been more

supportive. People made shirts to sell, raffles, crawfish boils, and more. Texarkana supported us financially, emotionally, and spiritually. It was unbelievable how your story spread and how many people were praying for us around the city. Not many people know this, but I actually saw you in 2001, long before we ever met at TAPD. I was there for one of the biggest moments in

your life. I grew up in the church and became a Christian around 1986. But your story was different. You started attending Trinity Baptist Church later in life, and I was there on the Sunday when you were baptized. After we got together, I remember how I explained how important religion was to me, but honestly, over the years, you became a more influential Christian than I was. This was even more true after you got sick. You genuinely got closer to God and sought His will. I think this is what reduced your fear and anxiety more than any medicine could have done, but maybe what you didn’t know is that it also helped me. I am the scared hypochondriac. I know all about fear and anxiety when it comes to illness. But, you? You read the Bible, you trusted God. On Facebook, we posted a verse that you wrote with your left hand because your right hand remained paralyzed. It was Psalm 9:1, “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. I will tell all of your marvelous works.” I don’t think you even had a fear of dying. I think your only fear was for me and the kids, leaving us here. It was amazing to see your faith in spite of fear, and your trust in God, in spite of what was going on. There was so much more to your journey than just, “Am I going to live through this?” You inspired others with your faith. You wanted to honor God in the midst of a horrible disease. I remember we witnessed to

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every person we met along the way. I’m sure you know this, but hundreds of them still reach out to me about you and your story. When we revisited church for the first time since your surgery, we had been gone so long that new members didn’t know who we were, but your story spread. After a service, an elder called and said that six people wanted to know the God who had worked in your life. I don’t know the exact number of people who accepted Christ because of you, but I know that God was able to use your strength and your story to glorify Him. Six months or so before you got sick, I know we watched our friends, the Haak’s, go through a similar situation. Stephanie was diagnosed with cancer and eventually passed, and you made it very clear that you didn’t want to go through what they had to go through. You said that if you ever did get sick like that, you would not entertain any thoughts of chemo or radiation. It concerned me a lot, and honestly, it was the first thing that came to mind when the doctor told us about the tumor. Were you going to refuse treatment? But you said you were going to fight it, I realized there A LT M a g a z i n e | J u l y 2 0 2 0

In January 2020, our daughter Shelby, who has lupus, had hip surgery in Dallas, and we went to see her. By this point, you were completely out of the wheelchair unless you had to walk long distances. You and I were able to see Shelby and show her how you could walk. But, after two nights in a hotel room, you woke up with pain in your back. We both thought you slept wrong, but I couldn’t stop myself from Googling. I saw that in very rare

cases, glioblastoma will drop down to the spine. It had happened less than 200 times in medical history, but I kept it in the back of my mind. The pain got worse and worse. You have the highest pain tolerance,

but you were still experiencing a 10 out of 10. There was no comfort. Pain pills only worked for one hour out of six before you could take another dose. In the middle of the night, I couldn’t take it anymore. I took you to the emergency room at St. Michaels, and they saw a mass on your spine. Even the doctors said that the glioblastoma hardly ever moved to the spine and that this was something else. But, that’s exactly what happened. We air-lifted to Sherwood, and Dr. Krisht met with us and did another surgery. He said he got 99% of it. I was so blessed by TAPD to be able to take more time off. I had missed six and a half months of a 12-month period. Then we went back to chemo, radiation and rehab, but I knew the prognosis: two to four months. This next part is hard to relive. You kept fighting. Your strength was astounding. But this time, rehab was harder. You never did get the ability to stand. You didn’t have feeling in either of your legs. I had to lift you to put you in the wheelchair, but you couldn’t even put your legs down. I knew things were wrong. I took you back to the ER. They did another MRI, and they found more tumors on your spine. You didn’t want to go back to Little Rock, but I convinced you. I thought it was possible we were gonna get all of this, and we just had a long road to go. I wasn’t listening to stats because I still believed that God had a healing for you. I was right, but it was a heavenly healing, not an earthly one. We went back to Little Rock, and we weren’t there

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very long before things got worse. Even when you were losing mental capacity, you looked at me and you said, “I am done.” You had trouble speaking, but I knew what you meant. I said, “I know what you are saying, and I will take care of it.” I met with the team and the doctor and explained it to them. They wanted to do one more MRI, and they found another tumor in your brain. On March 12, they said that taking you home and going to hospice is probably the appropriate decision. I felt like my life was crashing down around me. I knew your wishes, but there was a selfish side of me that wanted you to keep going. But I knew my selfishness would only cause you more misery. I had spent the last year caring for you and doing everything in my power to protect you, but at this point, I knew what I had to do, and it was excruciating. When I talked to the doctor and his nurse, I literally cried so hard that my heart began to skip. From that day to the day you left me, my heart gave me problems. My heart was literally breaking, but my love for you was so strong that I respected your wishes. That was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my life. For the ride back to Texarkana, we loaded you into an ambulance. We knew the drivers. They had taken us 018

several times to the cancer center, and they were going to be your ride home while I followed in our personal vehicle. Officer Munn, a TAPD officer and my friend for 17 years, drove to Sherwood to escort us. As we neared the 12-mile marker outside of Texarkana, I spotted a police unit, and as soon as he saw us, he turned on the lights. I became emotional once I realized what was going on. After that, every mile or two, more officers joined. At every interstate bridge, there were people lined up. Fire trucks had ladders stretched out with American and Blue Line flags. When we pulled up at hospice, the parking lot was full of people. The ambulance drivers got out and said, “What in the world was that?” They had never seen anything like it. I said, “Buddy, that’s how we roll in Texarkana.” I was so proud that he was able to see what we had seen the entire year. I was moved to say the least. On March 17, you fell asleep and never woke up again. The goal became to make you comfortable and keep you from pain. I stayed with you the entire time. I would leave your side for 10-15 minutes to eat or shower, and then come right back. I knew it was coming, and I wanted to be with you when you took your final breath. Every night, the nurses told us bye, thinking that this night would be our final one, only to find us still

there in the morning. You went 16 days without food and water. No one could believe how much strength, will, and fight you had. On March 25, the praise team from our home church, Vessel Church, wanted to come and sing outside your window. I contacted the whole family to be there at 6 p.m. so that we could worship together, and honestly, this was such a God thing. Because of the praise team, we were all together when you passed. I had stepped out to take a shower, and I got a call from your sister. She was crying and said you had passed. I threw my clothes on. I ran in crying. I picked you up and held you. You made a noise, and the nurse rushed in. You were still breathing. Your heart was still beating. I held you till you took your last breath. It was the best gift I ever had. A little while later, I got a text message from the worship team who were waiting in the parking lot, and I let them know that you were gone. But the family and I agreed that we still wanted to worship. The team sat outside your window. Inside, the family and staff members gathered. Some of the staff who were already off work came back to join in. There were probably twenty people worshipping God right after you entered heaven. The music A LT M a g a z i n e | J u l y 2 0 2 0

spread peace, and it was a beautiful moment, something I will never ever forget. You know, social media portrays that relationships are perfect. People smile in every picture, and every marriage looks perfect. We didn’t have the perfect marriage, that’s true. But I was truly married to my very best friend. I believe you were my soulmate. I miss the sound of your laugh. I miss you trying to throat chop me. I miss hearing your jokes. I miss listening to music with you. You were beautiful inside and out. You were one of the best officers and detectives that ever walked through the Bi-State. You loved your family. You loved your kids. Your generosity astounded me. I know this sounds crazy, but I believe that you can hear me. I go every single day to the cemetery, but I can talk to you anywhere. Someone came to me recently and told me that you came to them in a dream and were

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worried about me. They said you had a message for me. You wanted to tell me to “do it better.” It was just a dream, but I believe that messages can be passed through dreams. So, I want to tell you that I’m going to try to do it better. Ian hasn’t cried since the funeral. I prepared myself for him to come to my room everyday crying, but instead, I am the one crying every day. You were the tough one. You always told me to suck it up and that I would be alright. I think I can hear you telling me that, even now. So, I’m going to try to do it better. I miss you. I love you. You will always be my wife. So, I will tell your story, your testimony. People worry about asking me about you; they don’t want to upset me, but you are my favorite subject. Your story is my favorite story. So, I will continue to tell it. I love you, Billy

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Brady Cooper

Tell us what your department does a great job of! The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office has always excelled in fostering a great relationship between its citizens and deputies. I am proud to represent a department that has such a great reputation. What drew you to law enforcement? Law Enforcement was something I have wanted to get involved in for as long as I can remember. I recall watching endless hours of the show Law and Order with my mom when I was growing up. I think that had something to do with my interest in the job. How did your family/friends react to the news of your career choice? My parents, still to this day, are extremely scared for me, and, at the same time, proud that I chose a career that gives me a sense of accomplishment. A career that is not done for the money, because everyone knows we don’t make much, but for the chance to help others who can’t help themselves. Tell us some background: Where did you grow up and what schools have you attended? I spent most of my life living in Redwater, Texas. I moved to Pleasant Grove ISD my freshman year of high school and graduated June 2014. I then completed my associate degree in Criminal Justice at Texarkana College, and I am currently finishing my bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University-Texarkana.

“The greatest challenges I think we all face on a day to day basis, not only in law enforcement, is the lack of respect for others. In law enforcement, we do not see people on their good days. We don’t get called to speak with someone about how great of a day they had. We get called when people are having some of the worst days of their life. The rewarding part is when we can help people through those bad days. Just when you think you have no other choice, we can show you all the options you really have, but just have not seen yet. When we can prevent someone making a permanent solution to a temporary problem, that is the reward I want,” says Brady Cooper, Sheriff’s Deputy with the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office. Cooper has been in law enforcement for nearly three years and we feel honored to highlight him here! 022

What interests do you have outside of law enforcement? I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy traveling with my family, spending time in the gym, and doing home improvement projects. Describe your first day on the job as a police officer. My first day as a police officer was one of the scariest experiences I have been through. It was the fact of not really knowing what to expect. I had just spent the last six months in the police academy mentally and physically preparing for this day and here it was. I strapped on my ballistic vest, tucked in my uniform shirt, tied my freshly polished black combat boots, put on my duty belt, did an equipment check, and walked out the door not knowing what was about to happen. Little did I know, this was the first time of what would become hundreds of times I would leave the house feeling this way. The feeling of not knowing what will happen.

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Tell us your most exciting, adrenaline-pumping, moment during your law enforcement career! The most adrenaline pumping moment of my career happened about two years ago. Deputies were dispatched to a burglary in progress. One deputy arrived on scene within two minutes of the call being dispatched. While other deputies were still en route, our dispatch attempted to make contact with the deputy on scene many times without success. We did not know at the time, but their handheld radio was not getting good reception, so they could hear the radio traffic but could not get out on the radio. Approximately five minutes went by with no successful contact made with the deputy on scene. I still remember the pit in my stomach while dispatch called the deputies call number over the radio to be only met by silence. Lights and sirens blaring, I drove as fast, but as safely, as I could. As I arrived, I located the deputy and the suspect in the back yard. With the help of a neighbor, I would describe as a ‘hero’, we were able to take the suspect into custody without incident.

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D.E. Evans

Where did you grow up? Where did you attend school? I grew up in Hughes Springs, Texas, and graduated from Hughes Springs High School in 1989. My father D.E. Evans, Sr., was from Daingerfield, Texas, but he lived in Avinger, Texas. My mother, Alaine Evans, grew up in Queen City, Texas, and they met each other while he was hanging out with his friends. They started dating and eventually got married. Years later, they ended up separating and my mother, brother, sister, and I moved to Mt. Pleasant, Texas. We moved around a lot. I went to school in Atlanta, Texas, Queen City, Texas, Texarkana, Texas and finally back to Hughes Springs, Texas where I finally graduated. Do you have an interesting story about you? Prior to graduating high school, I had my mind set on going to college at Prairie View A&M University until two of my friends talked me into joining the United States Navy on the buddy system. We joined at the same time and were processed at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Shreveport, Louisiana, but, unfortunately, we shipped to basic training at different times. Guess who shipped first? I did! The buddy system had been eliminated. My goal was to only serve four years, exit the Navy, and attend college utilizing the GI Bill, since that is what the recruiter sold me on. Four years turned into 20 years of dedicated service.

D.E. Evans is a detective for the Texarkana, Texas Police Department and has been in law enforcement for almost 11 years. Reflecting on his time as a police officer, Evans elaborates how this career has helped him in a positive manner saying, “When it is all said and done, my career as a police officer has taught me to become a better person. It has taught me how to communicate better with people and keep an open mind. It has also taught me loyalty, integrity, dedication, compassion, and empathy for others.” Learn more about Detective Evans!

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What drew you to law enforcement? When did you want to become a police officer? While I was still on active duty in the Navy, I was sitting at home and saw the TV show, COPS, which I found very interesting. I started watching COPS every night because some of the episodes were funny, some were not so funny, and some were heart touching. Listening to the suspects after they had been arrested and released from jail got to me because they were thanking the officers that arrested them. Even though they were arrested and put into jail, they still thanked the officers for saving their life, or helping them change their life. I wanted to do the same thing. I wanted to make a change in my life by helping others. However, I still had a decision to make. Either I could leave the navy at 10 years or stay 10 more years and retire with full benefits. After talking to other retired military veterans, I chose to stay and finish out my career. At the time, I was a Navy Recruiter in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and I often visited the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office (NPSO) to get background checks on new applicants. While I was there, I worked on building rapport with the employees. I finally had a chance to meet and speak with Chief Silvie, who also was a military veteran. Chief Silvie told me that after I retired from the Navy, that he would hire me as one of his deputies. In December 2009, I started my career in law enforcement at the NPSO. After a year and a half, I resigned from the sheriff’s office and was hired with the Texarkana, Texas Police Department in July of 2011. How did your family/friends react to the news of your career choice? My mom and dad did not believe me when I told them that I wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. They said being a police officer was a dangerous job, but they would support me on whatever decision I made.

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If someone were going to enroll in the Police Academy, what are three key things you’d like them to know? I would tell them to keep an open mind, be assertive, and exercise as much as you can. What do you wish more people could realize about law enforcement? I wish that people would realize that law enforcement officers are humans just like everybody else and sometimes we make mistakes too, but, we care about what happens in our community, and we are willing to do whatever it takes to make our community a safe place to live. Describe your first day on the job as a police officer. I was very excited on my first day as a police officer. I was finally getting the opportunity to see how it felt to be a cop in real life. No more watching COPS on TV. What is the funniest moment you remember during your law enforcement career? My funniest moment came when I was working at the NPSO. I was eating breakfast with my Field Training Officer (FTO), Sgt. Kevin Lewis. Our first call of duty was to eat breakfast at McDonald’s before patrolling the streets. I remember it just like it was yesterday. I ordered a Sausage ‘N Egg McMuffin combo. I was sitting across the table from him when I opened a packet of ketchup and it squirted all over his uniform shirt. The look in his eyes said it all. I thought he was upset, but he grabbed a napkin, wiped his uniform shirt off, and said it was okay. After breakfast, we responded to numerous calls. I had so much fun during that first 12-hour shift of my career and it’s still fun after 11 years. Tell us your most exciting, adrenalinepumping, moment during your law enforcement career! The most exciting and adrenaline-pumping moment was here at the Texarkana, Texas Police Department right after completing my field training and getting released to patrol the streets by myself. There was a call that came out about an aggravated robbery that just occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank at the intersection of Summerhill and New Boston Road. I had just checked out on my lunch break and I was sitting at the redlight right beside the bank. There were all kinds of thoughts going through my head because I didn’t know if the suspect was still on scene. I also debated on what type of tactical approach I should take driving up to the bank. My heart started beating very fast and the palm of my hands were sweaty. The fight or flight mode had kicked in. I checked on scene, and the suspect had left a few minutes prior to my arrival. Tell us what your department does a great job of! My department does an outstanding job of building a strong relationship with the citizens of Texarkana and the officers the Texarkana, Texas Police department. There are a lot of instances where we would not be able to solve crimes without the support of the community.

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What are the greatest challenges and rewards of law enforcement? Officers are faced with the challenges of being stressed from the news and social media, illegal narcotics activity, gun violence, and so on. The rewards from being in law enforcement are the compensation and benefits. The typical pay raises you get from years of service and the friendships you build with other officers from your department and surrounding agencies add to the rewards list. How do you handle the stress and pressure the job brings? I deal with stress by leaving stress at work. I am a detective at work, but when I go home, my role changes from officer to dad and husband. My primary focus is to spend time with family and completing tasks around the house. Spending time with them relieves all the stress and pressures from being at work. We have all heard that families play a supportive role in a police officer’s life. How does your family support you? My family supports me by planning family outings for us to do on the weekend. We do things such as going to the movies, bowling, or a quick road trip out of town to visit family and friends. What interests do you have outside of law enforcement? When I am away from work, I like to spend time with my wife and kids. We enjoy bowling, watching movies, playing basketball, fishing, swimming, traveling, yard work, bike riding, and long rides on my motorcycle.

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Ed Emilla

Help us get to know you! Excluding my time for training in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and three years working for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Lovelady, Texas, I have lived in Texarkana since 1972. I am a 1978 graduate of Texas High School. What drew you to law enforcement? When did you want to become a police officer? I always had an interest in police work. I was working for the state prison system and was looking to return to the Texarkana area. The city police department was hiring, and after careful consideration, I decided to apply. How did your family/friends react to the news of your career choice? Some were surprised, but overall, they were supportive. Describe your first day on the job as a police officer. The only way to describe it was mass confusion.

Ed Emilla, sergeant at Texas A&M University-Texarkana U.P.D., has learned the job of being a police officer teaches you about people. A law enforcement officer for 36 years, Ed appreciates how his department immerses themselves with the students, staff, and faculty. He says, “We are always interacting and have good relationships, which makes our job easier and hopefully makes us more approachable.”

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What is the funniest moment you remember during your law enforcement career? Over the span of my career, there have been many funny moments. A moment that comes to mind was during the winter around 1988 or 1989. A fellow officer and I responded to a residential burglary alarm call. It was icy out, so everything was slick. We parked and got out. When my partner got to the driveway, he slipped and slid all the way down the drive on his back. Luckily, he wasn’t hurt but he told the owner and me that the trees were clear on that lined the driveway.

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Tell us your most exciting, adrenaline-pumping, moment during your law enforcement career! I believe it was the late 1980s or early 1990s; a local gun shop was broken into. The responding officers advised that shots had been fired and they made entry. I was not far away and responded. When I arrived, shots were still going off!

work is what they see on TV. There is a lot more to it than what you see on TV and a lot of it is on a positive note.

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We have all heard that families play a supportive role in a police officer’s life. How does your family support you? My family has always been supportive. They listen when I need to talk and that is probably the biggest help.

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Becky Williams

Rebecca “Becky” Williams is the Executive Chef and owner of Benchmark American Brasserie, a local Texarkana restaurant featuring American food with a French influence. As of July 3, 2020, Chef Williams and husband, Jason, have been opened and successfully operating Benchmark for two years. With her creativity and classical French training, Executive Chef Williams runs the Benchmark kitchen, plans and designs the menu, and finalizes all menu items. Her culinary training consists of studies at the Culinary Institute LeNotre in Houston, Texas, giving her a full array of essential knowledge, including international culinary smarts and an externship with a master French chef in Houston who later hired her. Her husband Jason says, without hesitation, “She’s just determined and competitive. She’s extremely hardworking and doesn’t stop.” Enjoy getting to know more about Chef Williams and her love for food! What’s your first memory of your love for cooking? Making my first Beurre Blanc while in Key West, Florida, when I was 13 or 14 years old. When did you know you wanted to be a Chef? Sometime in 2005 with my husband, Jason’s, encouragement. Where were you trained, and how difficult was your training? I was trained at the Culinary Institute of Alan and Marie LeNorte located in Houston, Texas. It is a French based culinary school with many talented and experienced chefs. It was a very extensive curriculum and at times could be challenging, but I loved it! What do you love most about your job? I have the best team and we really are best buds. I spend as much time with my chefs as I do with my own family. Describe your style in three words. Fusion, Intentional, and Artistic What’s your favorite dish to create? I love creating sauces and my favorite protein to use is seafood. Where do you draw your creative inspiration from? I draw my inspiration from anywhere 038

and everywhere! Could be a walk in the park, or seasonal; I have even planned an entire special menu based of the colors on Jason’s socks. What four ingredients are necessary in your kitchen? Cream, butter, wine, and salt. If you could prepare a meal for anyone, who would it be and what would you make? That’s a tough one, but I’m going to go with Woody Harrelson. I’m really into vegan cuisine at the moment and he is a vegan, plus that would be a fun dinner guest. I would go with a caesar salad, jackfruit barbacoa over coconut risotto, and apple spice cake with maple ice cream. What are you most proud of in your career? My restaurant, Benchmark! It is definitely my career pride and joy. Who is your biggest supporter? Jason is my biggest supporter, hands down, but we also have had a wonderful amount of support from our family, church, and the community; it’s been a blessing. What would you want to have as your last meal? CHOCOLATE!

Do you do the cooking at home? Oh yea! Funniest kitchen incident? Oh, so many! Probably the game “tiny amash”! It is where we try to fit our extremely talented and small sous chef into small things, just to see if she fits. Favorite kitchen equipment or gadget? The rob en coupe. Tell me three things that you consider to be your cooking strengths. I keep my menu diverse, I’m extremely disciplined, and I’m passionate about my trade. If you had just one wish, what would it be? To have dinner and conversation with Eric Ripert. Are you working on any big projects now? YES! Unfortunately, due to COVID19, a lot of things have been shuffled around and moved back. I had a huge spring dinner that I have now rescheduled for Spring 2021. I am working on a vegan course dinner and NYE 2021 is going to be big! Look for updates on our Facebook page, Benchmark American Brasserie. A LT M a g a z i n e | J u l y 2 0 2 0

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Murder -- Scott Roberts Anniversary Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: July 2, 2020, marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of local pilot, Scott Roberts. Scott was found by his brother, in his home on July 3, 2015, shot multiple times. Although there were several persons of interest, all have been cleared by the Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department, who has done an excellent job of following all leads. According to all accounts, there was no sign of forced entry, no fingerprints, no DNA; no information of any sort left at the scene to help find the perpetrator. It is as if no one was there, but yet, we have a crime scene. Who killed Scott Roberts? Robertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; murder remains unsolved at this time. There is a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the person who committed this crime. Please contact the Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department at (903) 798-3130, or Texarkana Crime Stoppers at 903-793-7867.

Dear Scotty, We miss your smile. Growing up you smiled a lot and that is what we see when we close our eyes. We have so many wonderful memories of you throughout your life. Our families were always so close that you seemed more like our brother than our cousin. We miss that closeness. Holidays with our families were always special times. Since we lived with our mom and grandmother, you and your family were with us for all of them. Christmas Eve we shared dinner and games, and Christmas Day was special with gifts and of course, Santa, when we were young. But not only were the holidays special, every day was interesting with you around. Do you remember how OCD you were about having things perfect in your room, your closet, and ultimately, your house? Your clothes were always color coordinated; the hangers were even color coordinated. They had to hang the correct way, or you were not happy. All of your

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food was organized in the kitchen. We would come in and move things around just to see if you noticed, and you always did. Maybe that is what struck us so much about the day you were killed. Everything was in place like usual, except you. Going to Space Camp when you were in high school stoked the flames to become a pilot to a fevered pitch. Although you took some turns throughout your life, you always went back to that goal. We remember that you worked at Home Depot for a while, where you learned how to be so “handy,” which allowed you to help fix things in our homes and anyone’s house that asked for your help. You even flipped a house and remodeled two homes. They were beautiful. But again, your intent was to fly, so eventually that’s the direction you went. You would have given the shirt off your back to help any of your friends. We know that you wanted so much to be even more. You would buy your clothes at a resale shop so that you could have designer clothes at a lesser cost. You definitely had a love for finer things and were very frugal. We always thought that was funny because we never cared, but you did. You wanted to be somebody. And you would have been.

We were excited when you went to work for Wholesale Electric as their pilot. The McCullough’s were so happy with you as their pilot. They have been supportive of our efforts to find out who killed you. We all would love to have that closure. It has been especially difficult on your mom, Betty, who has changed so much since that day. As for all of your family, we miss you so much. We miss your smile. We miss your laugh and your ability to make us laugh. We miss your kindness and helpfulness. We wish you were here. Whatever happened, we will never forget you and will never stop trying to find out what happened on July 2, 2015. We love you. Love, Your cousins, Kim Kinder and Summer Nelson

When Jett was born, everyone in the family was overjoyed. He was such a beautiful baby and both Kelli and you were ecstatic. But after his birth, as it is with many marriages, things happen. Divorce is never a good thing, but it does happen. We felt so bad for all of you, and especially for Jett. You would be so proud of the young man he is becoming. He has grown so much and is a smart, talented student who is doing well now.

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Assisting Investment Stewards with Investment Governance Fiduciary obligations have been increasingly top of mind for investment stewards, those individuals who are trustees, investment committee members, attorneys, accountants, institutional investors, and anyone else who is involved in managing investment decision-making. Fiduciary obligations weigh heavily on some investment stewards, yet for others the concerns continue to fade the longer the current bull market lasts. Conversations with these investment stewards reveal a strong desire to ensure that they are making smart decisions about their portfolios, including hiring the right managers, being in the right asset classes, and to what degree. However, these conversations too rarely center on the portfolio management process and its supporting procedures, i.e., the investment governance structure. Investment stewards have a desire to know that their actions are prudent and appropriate because as fiduciaries they have a duty of loyalty and care. The investment advice industry has been inundated with news stories about fiduciary breaches, legislation – new and proposed – as well as updates from internal and regulatory compliance. The debate about various fiduciary standards that do or may apply to brokers in the future continues, but the matter has been decided for registered investment advisors (RIAs) and their representatives. RIAs are governed by a fiduciary standard as defined in the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. In 2011, The SEC Staff Study explained: “An investment advisor is a fiduciary whose duty is to serve the best interests of its clients, including an obligation not to subordinate clients’ interests to its own. Included in the fiduciary standard are the duties of loyalty and care.” Adding to the frustration surrounding this issue for both investment stewards and investment advisors is the lack of a complete understanding of what the fiduciary standards require. Most investment stewards have never received any training on the responsibilities of a fiduciary, and many of those providing investment advice don’t have a working knowledge of how the duties they provide do or don’t meet a fiduciary standard. THE ROLE OF ADVICE PROVIDERS Those providing investment advice to investment stewards play a critical role in helping them deliver on their fiduciary obligations by ensuring assets are well-managed. As the investment professionals, those acting as investment advisors can – and should – assist investment stewards with best practices and the form of the investment management process and the governance surrounding it. Both stewards and advice providers need a source of information that could provide the following: •A comprehensive listing of fiduciary standards •Procedures that support those standards •Objective substantiation that these standards can fulfill what is required of fiduciaries •A listing of documents that evidence all of the above LEVERAGING SYNERGIES Why should advisors focus on this added value? Because it’s in their best interest. In helping your clients deliver on their fiduciary responsibility and providing them with the documentation required, you often are meeting your fiduciary obligations as well. For example, a couple of these synergies are the 044

following: •Create an asset allocation study in support of your recommendation and walk your client through the process of how it was created and why it is right for them. This allows clients to understand why assets are allocated as they are and how this meets their organizations’ needs. By doing this you have created a substantiated basis for your asset allocation recommendation. •Create a schedule of what your clients should review throughout the year and document that reviews took place and their results. The resulting schedule and checklist serve to document, for both parties, the governance process employed for the investment management process. A RESOURCE FOR FIDUCIARY CLARITY The handbooks Prudent Practices for Investment Advisors and Prudent Practices for Investment Stewards, created by fi360, a leading fiduciary training and resources organization, are one source of fiduciary clarity. Such fiduciary resources, supported by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, define seven Global Fiduciary Precepts that require fiduciaries to understand and deliver on the following: 1.Know standards, laws and/or trust provisions 2.Diversify assets to the specific risk and return of client 3.Prepare an investment policy statement 4.Use prudent experts (professional money managers) and document due diligence 5.Control and account for investment expenses 6.Monitor the activities of prudent experts 7.Avoid conflicts of interest and prohibited transactions BENEFITS TO INVESTMENT STEWARDS OF BETTER INVESTMENT GOVERNANCE The many potential benefits of implementing good governance around your investment management process include the following: Systematic method of documenting delivery on fiduciary obligations: Investment stewards should be able to demonstrate fiduciary skills, knowledge and investment awareness, and a fundamental understanding of the law, to effectively delegate and share responsibility with other fiduciaries while providing effective oversight to serve their beneficiaries. Better risk management and mitigation: Good governance helps with risk management and mitigation from investment and legal perspectives because most investment litigation involves the alleged omission of certain fiduciary practices and/or prudent investment procedures, as opposed to the commission of certain acts. Increased efficiency and effectiveness: By implementing a comprehensive process to fulfill fiduciary obligations, investment stewards can create a rigorous business-like structure that ensures efficient and effective review and decision-making by investment committees and boards. Institutional reputation: Donors today are much more demanding of A LT M a g a z i n e | J u l y 2 0 2 0

STRINGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL STRINGERWEALTHMANAGEMENT.NET their charities and often are seeking evidence that the dollars they are supplying are being prudently managed. Investment stewards who can communicate clearly how they provide responsible oversight of the management of investment advisors and investment decisions to a defined fiduciary standard of excellence may enjoy an advantage over competing entities in gathering donations and asset management.

This document should be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it continues to reflect the needs of the organization. Other important governance documents include investment committee or board by-laws and spending policies. ASSET ALLOCATION Analysis of the current portfolio should be conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that the asset classes, asset allocation and their characteristics continue to align and comply with the parameters set out in the investment policy statement. MANAGER SEARCH AND MONITORING Reports that display investment performance relative to appropriate indexes, peer groups, and the portfolio’s performance and compared to the investment policy statement objectives should be reviewed periodically. OTHER PERIODIC REVIEWS Periodic reviews of the fees, compensation and expenses related to the investment management process should be conducted to ensure that they are reasonable and fair in light of the services being provided. A LT M a g a z i n e | J u l y 2 0 2 0

EVIDENCE OF INVESTMENT STEWARDSHIP The final step in the governance process should include the documentation of all of the steps in the process. The investment reviews and analysis conducted in all meetings should be documented in the minutes and corresponding analysis documents attached to the permanent records of the organization. CONCLUSION A well-thought-out and structured governance plan can go a long way toward ensuring that investment stewards are meeting their responsibilities and obligations as fiduciaries. The fiduciary standard is a process standard and is primarily focused on procedural prudence. How fiduciaries gather, analyze and implement appropriate information in accordance with generally accepted investment theories and analyze how the strategy meets portfolio objectives provides the basis for determining procedural prudence. Investment advisors can play an instrumental part in assisting their investment steward clients – especially smaller not-for- profit organizations – by implementing good governance. Because of the shared fiduciary responsibilities, helping clients focus on delivering their fiduciary obligations by assisting with their governance plan helps you, too. Disclaimer: The foregoing content reflects the opinions of Robert Burns of Raymond James Institutional Fiduciary Solutions and is subject to change at any time without notice. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice. There is no guarantee that these statements or opinions herein will prove to be correct.

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THE INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT Investment management process governance includes the documented policies controlling and guiding the investment portfolio, known as the investment policy statement. The major areas this policy should include are the following: •The governing law applicable to the portfolio •Responsibilities of all parties associated with the portfolio and its investment management •Risk, return, time horizon, liquidity, and cash flow needs of the portfolio •Portfolio diversification and rebalancing •Due diligence criteria for selecting investment options •The process for controlling and accounting for investment expenses •Monitoring criteria for portfolio investments and service providers

Just as there should be a process for organizations to periodically review the board’s effectiveness as part of its overall governance efforts, investment committees should employ a process to evaluate the effectiveness in meeting their fiduciary responsibilities.

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Fish Tales with Mike Brower Stupid is as Stupid Does, Volume IV

Michigan’s governor decided in April that her constituents were at too much risk of getting the “virus,” so she banned boating and fishing. Yep, that’s right, you could not be in a boat on a lake in Michigan by yourself. I’m not sure who else would be impacted by a guy fishing by himself, or for that matter fishing with a family member (who you are around all the time if you are staying at home.) Maybe a combo of being outside with a family member or by yourself is some kind of catalyst for the virus to overtake your immune system. Well, that can’t be because it is already known that UV light kills the virus in about 30 seconds. So maybe the Michigan governor thinks that if you are stuck inside with your family, you will get mad and everyone will quarantine themselves in their rooms as opposed to being outside enjoying the day together. Thank goodness the executive order was challenged in court and the overbearing governor decided to back down. In another case of “what the heck” are we thinking, a guide service in Colorado is “strictly adhering” to the state’s protocol for COVID-19. They say, that after use, all waders are to be turned inside out by the client and put in the sun, and all wader boots are to be set in the sun as well as sprayed inside to disinfect. The best one though is “all rods, reels, and line are sprayed and wiped by the guide every time they are picked up by the client.” So, the client decides to get a drink of water after a couple of hours of fishing, sets the rod down, drinks, and then the guide has to wipe it down before the client picks it back up? The client is the only one using the rod. Are the germs worse before or after he sets the rod down for a drink? I bet that cash tip at the end of the day is handled and stuffed in the guides pocket without any concern of where it’s been, but that rod, reel and line needs to be germ free.

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07.04.2020

On the Campaign Trail

Come celebrate 4th of July by coming by the Museum of Regional History. We will be unveiling a temporary pictorial exhibit showcasing the presidential candidates that have come to Texarkana during their campaign trails. We will hold a special moment for the exhibit July 4th from 2:00-4:00 PM. Admission to the museum is $5 per person and FREE for TMS members and children 3 and under. For more information: Call: 903-793-4831 or Email: Morh@TexarkanaMuseums.org

07.11.2020

Flower Leis & Hula Lesson

This July Discovery Place is going on a trip to HAWAII! We’ll begin our trip by learning about the Hawaiian culture by creating Flower Leis and having a little Hula lesson, a traditional Hawaiian dance. We’ll be starting our trip on July 11th from 2:00-4:00 PM. The event will be $5 per person and FREE for TMS Members and children 3 and under. To pre-register go to www.TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events. For more information: Call: 903-793-4831 or Email: Discovery@TexarkanaMuseums.org. ADVANCED REGISTRATION SUGGESTED

07.11.2020

The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular

Paramount’s Laser Spectacular is the smash hit multimedia laser and light show, featuring the Original Master Recordings of Pink Floyd. The Laser Spectacular has become a cultural phenomenon; carrying fans away on a mind-expanding journey, driven by cutting-edge Laser, Lighting and Video effects. “Pink Floyd’s music is very dramatic and visual,” says Paramount’s producer Steve Monistere. “You can imagine images when you listen to Pink Floyd’s music, and with no visual stimuli, there is still a show in your mind”. Now imagine using lasers, lighting, video and other special effects to interpret what your mind is ‘seeing’. That is why people love this show so much. It excites their visual, audio and creative senses. Tickets are on sale now by calling 903-792-4992. Tickets are $33, $35, and $45.

07.25.2020

Murder & Mayhem Walking Tour

Did you know that Texarkana was once the perfect example of the Wild West? Texarkana has a dark history of murder, crimes, bootleggers, and more! Take a walking tour around our historic Texarkana learning about some of the bigger stories of murder and mayhem that once pledged our city. The tour will be on July 25 at 7:30 pm. The tour will be $10 per person and $5 for TMS members. Pre-registration is suggested but not required. Register at www.TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events. For more information: Call: 903-793-4831 or Email: Ahern@TexarkanaMuseums.org

07.25.2020

Volcano Science Experiments

For our last adventure on Discovery Place’sHawaiian Vacation, we will look at the dangerous side of Hawaii with Volcano Science Experiments. We will be creating volcanos in three different experiments. This will be a great experiment for kids and adults to learn about cool science experiments, volcanos, and chemical reactions. The eruption will begin on July 25th from 2:00-4:00 PM. This event will be $5 per person and FREE for TMS Members and children 3 and under. Please register in advance, to register go to www.TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events. For more information: Call: 903-793-4831 or Email: Discovery@TexarkanaMuseums.org ADVANCED REGISTRATION SUGGESTED

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July 2020 ALT Magazine

Articles inside

HOPE OVER CIRCUMSTANCES

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FISH TALES

REWIND CRIME: SCOTT ROBERTS MURDER

FINANCIAL FOCUS

LOCAL RESCUES