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New year, new beginnings A fresh January carries a peculiar kind of magic. It is the moment the calendar gives us a clean slate, as if the universe politely hands over a blank page and says, “Try again—dream a little larger this time.” There is something undeniably energizing about that. You can almost feel the collective inhale as neighbors, friends, and strangers alike step into the year with more hope than they had just a few weeks earlier.

In our community, this season shines especially bright. The quieter winter streets feel full of possibility, and local shops hum with that familiar early-year optimism. This is when people start sketching out new projects, picking up long-paused passions, and deciding— sometimes bravely, sometimes hesitantly—that this is the year to grow. The beauty of a new beginning is that it does not require perfection, only participation.

What I love most about January is how honest it is. It does not ask us to reinvent ourselves entirely; it simply encourages us to shift, recalibrate, and gently aim toward better. A healthier routine, a kinder habit, a bold idea.

These small steps accumulate, shaping the rhythm of our community in remarkable ways. When one person pursues something meaningful, it inspires the rest of us to stretch a little, too.

This issue is truly one of my favorites. With the winners of our Reader’s Choice Awards announced, an electric buzz of excitement fills the air as everyone celebrates. There are times when we honor achievements and others when we celebrate the power of choice.

I am excited to start 2026 by encouraging you to consider Josh Davis as our next Bowie County Judge. Josh and his wife, Mandy, have been cherished friends for many years, standing beside us through both joyful and challenging times. Their unwavering support and kindness reflect the exceptional person Josh is. I invite you to read the article we are sharing to see for yourself why he is the right choice for our community.

As you dive into this month’s issue, I hope you feel that spark—subtle, steady, and full of potential. Here is to fresh starts, renewed curiosity, and the brave little choices that steer a life toward something wonderful.

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A Note From the Editor In Chief We have reached a new chapter, 365 days have come and gone. The previous one was a hard and full of trials, but we have made it another year around the sun. January forces us to look at the past year honestly.

Not just about the hard times or what went wrong but about what we survived and learned. It shows us the good and strength that we all have carried through the year that we may not have noticed before.

From the beginning of time, New Year’s resolutions have been something people set their minds to. People want new goals or habits but overall want to be better humans for themselves and others. You have to be able to let it all happen in time. Progress will come.

This month, this new year, brings a new mindset that helps and guides everyone through this crazy life. This issue, we highlight the Reader’s Choice winners. These local businesses have been nominated and voted on by their community. Which is a great way to ring in the new year. To be loved and adored for your great qualities as a business. As you look through the issue, take time and go visit with them. Let them know that even if they had a hard year, people are seeing the amazing things they are doing.

January is full of new possibilities, new hope, and new ways to become the person we want to be. Life can get busy and after the holiday season, sometimes it gets overlooked more than ever. This is the time to slow down and see what matters about your life and what is ahead of you.

There are big and small things happening to everyone every minute if the day. Hold on to those. Pray for those. Be kind to not only others but yourself. Let this year bring hope for something better. Learn something new. Create something amazing.

Even is last year was not what you expected or ended even better than ever, January always starts a new chapter. Let the this chapter be kind and gentle. Do not rush anything. Take your time to allow God to create great things. Remember HE is always here, loving you, caring for you, and pouring out His blessings even on your hardest days.

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JOSH DAVIS: A LIFE OF SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMITMENT TO BOWIE COUNTY by: Michelle Horton

Bowie County, Texas, has long been known for its tight-knit communities, natural beauty, and hardworking residents. Among those striving to make the county a better place is Josh Davis, a lifelong Texarkana resident and public servant whose career spans firefighting, local government, tax administration, and now, a campaign for Bowie County Judge. Running for the 2026 election, Davis brings decades of experience, a servant’s heart, and a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of his fellow citizens.

“I feel like it is my duty to serve, to know what is going on, and to help make things better for our community,” Davis said.

Understanding the Role When asked about the duties of a county judge, Davis described the position as multifaceted. “They really wear a lot of hats,” he explained. “First, they are basically an administrator. They help manage the dayto-day operations of the county.” However, the role extends beyond administrative oversight. The county judge is also responsible for drafting the budget, overseeing probate and mental health hearings, appointing an Emergency Management Coordinator, and playing a critical role in economic development.

“We work hand in hand with various economic development entities,” Davis said. “TexAmericas in Bowie County is one of those. The judge gets to make appointments to the board, and you want to make sure you are getting the right people in the right positions.” He acknowledged that the position carries serious responsibility, one that he does not take lightly. “Walking into this role is a huge responsibility because ultimately, our goal is more business, more development, more growth for our county.”

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in 1996. Growing up, education and service were core values in his household. His mother, Ruth Davis (now Ruth Bell), was a dedicated schoolteacher. His father, Bill Davis, served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years before retiring as a major and later managing family farms and other real estate entities.

“My parents were very dynamic,” Davis recalled. “My father was very structured, high on discipline, and taught me a strong work ethic from an early age.”

Childhood for Davis was filled with both hard work and adventure. He spent hours helping on the family farms, riding tractors, hauling grain, and learning the realities of agriculture. “If somebody saw what we did today, they would say it is child endangerment,” he said with a laugh. “But back then, it was just life.”

Davis also shared fond memories of flying with his father in a Cessna 172, an experience that sparked a lifelong appreciation for hands-on learning and practical skills.

From Volunteer Firefighter to Public Servant Following high school, Davis felt the pull of service, influenced by both his father’s military career and his early volunteer work. “In high school, I got involved with the volunteer fire department, and I thought, ‘I could make a career out of this,’” he said. He pursued EMT certification through Texarkana College and joined the Miller County Volunteer Fire Department.

By age 21, Davis passed the civil service exams and began a career as a professional firefighter at College Hill Station No. 3—a career he would continue for 20 years. He remained on the front lines as a firefighter, choosing not to pursue administrative promotions in order to stay involved in the action. “I loved being the person who kicked in doors, got on the nozzle, and put out fires,” he said.

The fire department taught him lessons that would translate to leadership in government. “Everything about leadership comes from that experience,” Davis said. “You follow a chain of command, you trust 015

your officers, and you trust your fellow firefighters.

In life-or-death situations, there are no do-overs.”

He emphasized the importance of leaders who earn respect rather than demand it, a principle he carries into his public service career.

Davis also used his firefighting career to continue his education, earning instructor certifications, arson investigator certification, and specialized training through Homeland Security programs in chemical, biological, nuclear, and explosives management. “Any opportunity to further my education and bring that knowledge back to the community, I jumped on it,” he said.

Davis believes his time as a firefighter prepared him uniquely for the challenges of public office.

“Responding to 911 calls, you encounter people having the worst day of their lives,” he said. “It conditions you to stay calm and focused under extreme pressure—skills that translate directly into leadership and crisis management.”

He also learned the importance of modeling positive leadership. “I tried to emulate the best leaders I had seen,” Davis said. “The ones who earned respect by their actions, not just by their rank, were the ones I wanted to follow. That is how I hope to lead Bowie County—as someone people respect because of how I show up and serve.”

Balancing Family, Farming, and Public Service Even while serving as a firefighter, Davis maintained strong ties to the family farm. After his second year serving as a firefighter, Davis now had a wife who was going to school to become a teacher and a young daughter to take care of. The fire department schedule had Davis working 24 hours on and 48 hours off. During his two days off, Davis was looking to fill the void with a second income. He approached his father about working one of the family farms during his days off. “The first year was tough. After paying everyone off, it felt like we barely survived,” he said. “But it taught me budgeting, patience, and resilience—lessons that are invaluable in public service.” Davis would spend 17 of his 20 years simultaneously working as a firefighter and farm manager. Eventually, they began leasing the farm to a neighbor with a higher-yielding crop, and Davis, along with his father, began developing multifamily properties and larger real estate ventures. At one point, they managed nearly 400 units of apartments and townhomes with Arista, an experience that 016

gave Davis insight into management, planning, and community development.

Amidst these responsibilities, Davis also ran for city council in Texarkana, Texas, demonstrating a natural progression into elected public service. “It was all about wanting to make a difference in our community,” he said.

Leaving It Better Than He Found It When Josh Davis reflects on his ten years serving on the Texarkana, Texas City Council—from 2010 to 2020—he does not speak in terms of power or prestige. Instead, he talks about responsibility. About stewardship. About relationships that had to be repaired and long-term decisions that had to be made with future generations in mind.

Davis began knocking on doors as he did not have a large campaign fund to draw from. He spent his days off, weekends, and afternoons walking his ward and visiting with people. “I was actually shocked by how many people would invite me into their homes. They wanted to discuss their feelings on local government and items they wanted addressed,” Davis said. “I have always looked at public service the same way my parents taught me to treat anything you borrow.

You bring it back in better condition than you found it. That was always my mindset going into the city council.”

Over the course of a decade, Davis helped guide Texarkana through some of its most consequential infrastructure, economic development, and intergovernmental challenges. While residents may remember visible improvements—revitalized downtown spaces, a modern airport terminal, smoother streets—many of the most important accomplishments happened quietly, behind the scenes, with impacts that will be felt for generations.

Among the most significant achievements during Davis’s time on the council was the protection and expansion of Texarkana’s water rights—an issue that carries enormous implications for growth, economic development, and regional stability.

“Water was one of the biggest things we worked on,” Davis explained. “And most people had no idea how vulnerable our future supply really was.”

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the lakes themselves—Wright Patman Lake in Texas and Millwood Lake in Arkansas—were managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, additional tiers of water were available for purchase. Texarkana had never secured those rights.

“What we realized was that there was a second tier of water available—almost triple the volume of what we already had—that we did not own,” Davis said. “If we did not act, someone else could.” The concern was not hypothetical. Large metropolitan areas, particularly Dallas, were actively seeking new water sources.

Without securing those rights, Texarkana could have found itself dependent on outside entities for one of its most critical resources. “That would have put us at someone else’s mercy,” Davis said. “If we needed more water, we would be paying whatever price they set.”

Under Davis’s tenure, the city moved forward with a significant investment—approximately $16 to $18 million—to permanently purchase those water rights.

The move secured long-term water sovereignty not only for Texarkana but for surrounding member cities in the region. “That decision was not just about today,” Davis said. “It was about making sure we could recruit industry, support growth, and protect our community decades down the road.”

Equally significant was the transformation of the relationship between Texarkana, Texas, and Texarkana, Arkansas. When Davis joined the council, tensions between the two cities were high—so high, in fact, that legal battles were unfolding in federal court. “When I walked into city hall, the two cities were bitter enemies,” he recalled. “There were serious discussions about splitting utilities, tearing things apart, putting valves in systems—it was extreme.”

Rather than escalating conflict, Davis and fellow council members intentionally worked to rebuild trust and cooperation, particularly through shared services such as the water utility. “We made a conscious decision to change the tone,” Davis said. “We were going to accomplish more working together than fighting each other.”

Over time, that philosophy paid off. The lawsuits ended. Communication improved. Collaboration became the norm rather than the exception. “When I walked out of city hall after ten years, the relationship was far better than when I walked in,” Davis said.

“Today, the two cities work together in harmony—and that did not happen by accident.”

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Davis’s impact also extended to downtown Texarkana, where the long-blighted Grim Hotel once loomed as both an eyesore and a financial burden. At one point, demolition estimates reached $5 million due to hazardous materials such as lead paint and asbestos.

“We had to ask ourselves, is tearing it down really the best option?” Davis said.

Instead, city leadership sought creative solutions, ultimately partnering with an investor who specialized in restoring historic properties using state and federal grants. The result preserved an iconic building and helped spark renewed energy downtown. “Downtown was basically dead 20 years ago,” Davis said. “Now you have got people living there, opening businesses, investing. That did not just happen—it took vision and patience.”

Another lasting contribution from Davis’s council years is Texarkana’s modern airport terminal. Funded largely through federal grants with an 80/20 funding split, the project required years of planning long before construction began. “What people do not see is how much time goes into planning before anything ever gets built,” Davis said. One detail mattered deeply to him: jet bridges. “I was adamant about that,” he said. “If we are building a new terminal, let’s do it right. When investors fly in, we want them to see a professional, first-class facility.” Today, travelers walk directly from plane to terminal—shielded from heat, rain, and cold—an amenity that signals Texarkana’s readiness for growth.

Davis also witnessed major educational progress during his tenure, including the expansion of Texas A&M University–Texarkana. “Seeing A&M come to fruition was huge,” he said. “From where it started to where it is now—it is impressive.”

Though Davis represented Ward 6—covering much of North Texarkana—he never viewed his role narrowly.

“You always focus on your ward,” he said, “but when you are on council, you are responsible for the entire city.” Street repairs, neighborhood improvements, infrastructure upgrades—those were part of the daily work. However, for Davis, the true measure of success was whether the city was positioned better for the future than when he arrived.

After ten years, he believes it was.

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at this as checking a box,” Davis said. “I look at it as stewardship. If you are going to serve, you serve well—and you leave it better than you found it.”

Turning Curiosity into Competence For Josh Davis, the decision to run for Bowie County Tax Assessor-Collector did not begin with ambition— it began with curiosity. Years earlier, while serving on the Texarkana City Council, Davis found himself asking the same question many taxpayers ask, though few pursue answers to: How does all of this actually work?

“As a citizen and a taxpayer, I was writing some pretty big checks every year,” Davis said. “And I thought, ‘I don’t really love this, but I feel like it is my duty to understand it.’ I wanted to know how the sausage was being made.” That curiosity led him first to the Bowie Central Appraisal District, where the City of Texarkana appointed him as its representative in 2012. There, Davis immersed himself in the complexities of ad valorem taxation—property values, effective tax rates, exemptions, and the formulas that determine what citizens ultimately pay. “I did not want it to feel like smoke and mirrors,” he said. “If I were going to vote on budgets and tax rates, I needed to understand the process truly.”

His diligence did not go unnoticed. After several years on the board, Davis was nominated by his peers to serve as chairman—an unpaid position, but one that signaled respect and confidence in his leadership.

That experience, coupled with his background on the city council, would later form the foundation for what many saw as a natural progression into countywide office.

A New Chapter—and an Unforgiving Beginning When Davis was sworn in as Bowie County Tax Assessor-Collector in 2021, the timing could not have been more challenging. The county was still grappling with COVID-19 disruptions when another crisis emerged almost immediately. “The county had just been hit with a ransomware attack,” Davis said. “That was my ‘welcome to the job.’ COVID, no computers, no records. I thought, ‘You have got to be kidding me.’”

Critical systems were down. Financial records were inaccessible. Yet even in that moment, Davis leaned on experience forged through decades as a firefighter.

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“When you have worked emergency scenes your whole life, you learn how to triage problems and start fixing what you can.” Fortunately, one crucial system remained intact: the state-issued DMV terminals, which operated on a separate network. That lifeline allowed the office to remain operational while other systems were rebuilt from the ground up.

Rebuilding a Broken Reputation Beyond the technical failures, Davis inherited something even more difficult: a deeply damaged reputation. Within the Texas DMV’s Northeast Region, Bowie County had become notorious for inefficiency and unresolved issues. “When we called the regional office in Longview, they would not even answer the phone,” Davis recalled. “Bowie County had the worst reputation in the region.”

Determined to change that perception, Davis focused first on training and accountability. Deputies were retrained. Processes were clarified. Audits were addressed. Slowly, confidence—both internal and external—began to return. “We worked hard to get our house in order,” he said. “And we did it while still serving the public every day.”

The results were dramatic. Within just a few years, Bowie County went from one of the poorestperforming offices in the region to one of the most respected in the entire state.

In 2024, the Bowie County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office earned the Texas DMV’s “Driven to Serve” Award, receiving the bronze designation—one of only 11 counties out of 254 statewide to achieve that recognition. “We are the only county in all of Northeast Texas with that designation,” Davis said. “That meant a lot to me, because it validated the work our team put in.”

People First, Always While systems and technology mattered, Davis insists the true transformation came through people. “When I walked into the office, we had about 13 deputies,” he said. “By the time I stepped away, only three of the original staff were still there.” Turnover was significant—but necessary. Davis deliberately rebuilt the office, emphasizing service, professionalism, and adaptability.

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who stayed,” he said. “And the team we have now— phenomenal. Outstanding. That office would not be what it is today without them.”

Modernizing Service Without Leaving People Behind Under Davis’s leadership, the office implemented several forward-looking technological upgrades.

One of the most impactful was the early adoption of WebDealer, an online system allowing car dealerships to submit title and tax documents electronically.

“We knew this was coming statewide, even before it became mandatory,” Davis says.

By encouraging early adoption, Davis helped many dealerships transition smoothly when the mandate finally took effect. Still, he wrestled with the unintended consequences. “It was a double-edged sword,” he admitted. “It made things more efficient, but it left some people behind—especially small, mom-and-pop dealers.” Rather than dismiss those concerns, Davis personally advocated for hands-on training, even sending staff directly to dealerships to help owners navigate the new system. “Progress matters—but people matter more,” Davis says.

Redefining the DMV Experience Perhaps the most visible change under Davis’s tenure came with the implementation of Nemo-Q, a modern queue-management and appointment system designed to reduce wait times and frustration. Instead of pulling paper tickets and waiting indefinitely, citizens could now schedule appointments, check in remotely, receive text notifications, and walk into the office knowing what to expect.

“If people can do call-ahead seating at a restaurant, why can’t they do that at the DMV?” Davis said. “We wanted to reduce stress for taxpayers.” The system also helped deputies prepare in advance, improving efficiency and customer service. “This was about dignity,” Davis said. “People should not dread coming into a county office.”

Leadership Tested—and Proven Through cyberattacks, staffing challenges, sweeping legislative changes, and public frustration often directed at his office for laws written in Austin, Davis remained steady. “We followed the law, even when people did not like it,” he said. “And we explained A LT M a g a z i n e | J a n u a r y 2 0 2 6

it—even when it was not our fault.” By the time he stepped away, the Bowie County Tax AssessorCollector’s Office had been transformed—technically, culturally, and reputationally.

For Davis, it was never about accolades. “It was about service,” he said simply. “Doing the job right. Taking care of people. Leaving it better than I found it.” That philosophy continues to define his leadership as he prepares to serve Bowie County as county judge— tested by crisis, grounded in experience, and guided by a servant’s heart.

Vision for Bowie County Looking ahead as Bowie County Judge, Davis emphasizes transparency, economic growth, and strategic development. He plans to work with local economic development entities to attract businesses and create jobs, leveraging the county’s infrastructure and unique position at the intersection of multiple interstates and rail systems.

“I want to make sure our appointments, our decisions, and our strategies all aim toward growth and opportunity,” he said. “Our goal is a stronger, more vibrant Bowie County for everyone.” Davis also values accessibility and community engagement. He encourages residents to participate in government, attend public meetings, and communicate directly with elected officials.

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difference. From the farms of Arkansas to the fire stations of Texarkana, and from the city council chambers to the office of county tax assessor-collector, Davis has consistently sought to serve others first. His combination of experience, practical skills, and compassion positions him to lead Bowie County into the future with integrity and vision.

“I do not take this responsibility lightly,” Davis said. “Every decision I make, every appointment I consider, is to help our community thrive.”

For residents of Bowie County, Davis’s leadership represents not just a continuation of service but a promise that their community will have a judge who listens, acts with integrity, and puts the county’s needs first. In an era when public trust in government can be tenuous, Davis embodies the kind of servant leadership that inspires confidence and respect.

Today, Josh Davis is happily married to his wife, Mandy, an art teacher at Pleasant Grove Elementary School.

They are celebrating 26 years of marriage this year. Together, the couple has a daughter, Lora Davis, who markets airplanes in Dallas, Texas.

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Runner Up: Triple C Repair Nominees: AAA Appliance Solutions Adcock’s Appliance Mr. Appliance of Texarkana

Auto Service & Tires

Winner: Discount Wheel and Tire, Summerhill/ 7th Runner Up: Discount Tire Nominees: Adams Automotive Blue Gorilla Garage Daniel’s Tires Hooks Tire M & M Tire Texarkana Tire & Wheel Wilson’s Tire

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Winner: Complete Computing Solutions Runner Up: Texarkana Computer, LLC Nominees: Bobby Szymanski, Data Standby MTECH Electronic Services WalkerITC

Credit Union

Winner: Red River Credit Union Runner Up: Milway Credit Union Nominees: Domino Credit Union Morris Shepard TEXAR

Carpet Cleaners

Runner Up: All Rhythm Dance Alley Nominees: All Star Dance Center BC Dance Joni’s Gym, Dance & Cheer Studio M Dance Academy Tammy Duncan’s School of Dance

Runner Up: Bennie’s Carpet Cleaning LLC Nominees: Chem Dry Mr. Floor Cleaner Perfection Steamers Roosevelt Cleaning Services Superior Carpet Care, Scott Seddens Stanley Steamer

Chic Clothing

Winner: Apricot Lane Boutique

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Winner: Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning

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Winner: Farmers Bank and Trust Runner Up: State Bank Nominees: Bodcaw Bank Commercial National Bank Guaranty Bank & Trust OZK

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Winner: Judith McCarty School of Dance

Electronic Repair Service Winner: Phone Pros

Runner Up: Smart Phone EMT Nominees: Data Standby Integrity MTECH electronic services

Fencing Company

Winner: Richardson Fence and Patio Runner Up: Texarkana Fence

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Nominees: Abercrombie & Fence C.W. Fence Company Freeman Landscape Williams Fencing

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Florist

Winner: The Curated Collective TXK

Runner Up: Ruth’s Flower’s Nominees: Blossoms and Blooms the Queen City Florist Colley Cottage Trading Company Fields of Flowers Florist & Gift Shop Flowers on Richmond H&N Unique

Clinic in Texarkana

Garden Store/Landscaping Winner: Twitty Nursey

Runner Up: Little Country Greenhouse Nominees: Freeman Landscaping H&N Landscaping Lawn Rescue Merchant House

Gift Shop

Winner: Dreidel.home + Sundry

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Runner Up: Hart’s on Broad - Let There Be Design Gift Shop

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Nominees: Blossoms and Blooms Fields of Flowers Florist & Gift Shop Gable’s Gifts Ginger Junction The Blooming Mercantile

Gymnastics

Winner: Joni’s Gym, Dance & Cheer

Runner Up: Twin City Cheer and Gymnastics Nominees: NE Texas Elite Studio M Dance Academy

Heating and Cooling Service

Winner: Big Mike’s Heating and Cooling

Runner Up: Goff Heating / Air Conditioning & Plumbing Nominees: Air Now Heating & Air Conditioning Bellew Air conditioning Cook’s Heat and Air Hamilton’s Heating and Air

Home Builder

Winner: Eppinette Construction

Runner Up: Greg McKay Construction Nominees: Browning Homes LLC Live Oak Construction Lynlee Builds Charles Thacker Construction Group

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Winner: Tony Langford Roofing and Construction Runner Up: Eppinette Construction Nominees: Greg McKay Construction Snyder Home Repairs Victor’s Remodeling Yancy Construction

Home Tech Services

Winner: Soundz Good Audio Video Runner Up: Sound Towne Nominees: Illuminated Telecom MTECH Electronic Services

Hotel

Winner: Hilton Garden Inn

Runner Up: Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Nominees: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Hampton Inn Residence Inn

Jeweler

Winner: Micah’s Jewelers

Runner Up: Crocker’s Jewelers Nominees: Alexander Jewelers Coopers Jewelry East Street Pawn and Jewelry

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Liquor Store

BIG MIKE’S HEATING & AC

Winner: Chubby Cheeks

Runner Up: The Party Factory Nominees: Bogey’s EZ Street Liquor

Locally Made Products Winner: Lavender Thorne

Runner Up: Rowe Casa Organics Nominees: Better Bits Bakery Fizz Bizz Holly Garrison Simply Jess Designs

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Mortgage Company

Winner: Farmers Bank and Trust Mortgage

Runner Up: Red River Credit Union Nominees: Commercial National Bank Fairway Mortgage Mortgage Financial Services, Cody Lorance SWBC Mortgage WR Starkey

New Local Business

Winner: The Curated Collective Runner Up: Rusty Relics Nominees: Allday Chiropractic Jaybo’s BBQ RK City Texarkana Rolling Sweet Café Rutland’s

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Winner: East Street Pawn Runner Up: Tri-State Pawn Nominees: Paul’s Pawn & Gun Roy’s Pawn Shop

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Winner: Terminix

Runner Up: Lawrence Termite and Pest Control

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Nominees: Bug Bully Termite and Pest Control Pest-Pro Services Pillow Termite and Pest Control

Pet Groomer

Winner: Paw Paw Patch

Runner Up: Doggie Divas Grooming Nominees: Absolutely A Cut Above Connie’s Coker - Westridge Georgia’s Pet Salon Gliz and Glamfur – Lydia Gill K9 Purfection

Plumbing Company

Winner: Pipe Monkey Plumbing

Runner Up: Pegleg Plumbing, LLC Nominees: Evenflow Plumbing Goodwin Newton’s Plumbing Solutions Reeda’s Stone Plumbing Shur-flow services

Roofing Company

Winner: Langford Roofing

Runner Up: Bohon Roofing & Construction Nominees: Aguilar Roofing Born to Roof Texas GillRay Roofing Co. Near Me Roofing Over the Top Roofing Perez Roofing

Southwest Title Company Texarkana Title & Abstract Company

Veterinarian Company

Winner: Westridge Animal Hospital

Runner Up: Stateline Animal Hospital Nominees: Care Pet Clinic Cass County Veterinary Isbell Veterinary Services Oubre Animal Clinic Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital Rankin Veterinary Clinic Richmond Road Animal Hospital

WEDDING Wedding Cake

Winner: Julie’s Deli & Market

Runner Up: Maddie Cakes Nominees: Bri Flanagan Delicious Bites Cake Hungry Soul Bakery, Payton Crouch Champion Cakes by Robin, Robin Champion Sugar Mills Bakery and Events Sweet Arts Cakery The Cake Boutique

Social Media Presence by Company/ Organization Winner: Texarkana Texas Police Department

Runner Up: Local Habit Coffee Nominees: Dreidel.home+sundry Fields of Flowers Florist & Gift Shop Fringe Beauty House Miller County Sheriff’s Office Red River Federal Credit Union Texarkana Arkansas Police Department Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital Texarkana Independent School District

Title Company

Winner: Twin City Title Company

Runner Up: Stewart Title of Texarkana Nominees: Capital Title of Texas Miller County Abstract & Title 030

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Runner Up: Sugar Mills Bakery and Events Nominees: Mary Coloridge Catering Jeff and Kim Greening Main Street Catering Naaman’s Championship BBQ

Runner Up: The Curated Collective TXK Nominees: Colley Cottage Trading Company Texarkana Tent

Winner: Chef on the Run

Wedding Decor / Planning Winner: The Curated Collective

Runner Up: Fields of Flowers Florist & Gift Shop Nominees: Blossoms and Blooms Chameleon Artistry Collective Erica Ramage Flowers on Richmond

Wedding DJ

Winner: Fabienne’s Mobile DJ Service Runner Up: DJ Hollygrove Nominees: DJ Bodyman – Robby Jam Master D Lynn Roberts Entertainment Wes Spicer

Wedding Florist

Winner: Fields of Flowers Florist & Gift Shop Runner Up: Ruth’s Flowers Nominees: Blossoms and Blooms Colley Cottage Trading Co. Flowers on Richmond H&N Ruth’s Flowers The Curated Collective TXK

Winner: Dot’s Rental and Sales

Wedding Reception Venue Winner: Four Fifteen Estates

Runner Up: Garrison Gardens Nominees: Blessing Tree Farm Crossties Event Venue Dee’s Barn & Venue Ramage Farms Silvermoon on Broad Texarkana Country Club The Collins Home Tree Haven

Wedding Rehearsal/Dinner Venue Winner: Verona Italian Restaurant

Runner Up: Four Fifteen Estates Nominees: Benchmark American Brasserie Café Lucille Hopkin’s Ice House Silver Star Smokehouse Tree Haven Twisted Fork

BEAUTY Barber

Winner: Brandon Frix, Frix The Barber, Style Studio

Wedding Indoor Venue

Winner: Four Fifteen Estates

Runner Up: Garrison Gardens Nominees: Crossties Flowers on Richmond Silver Moon on Broad Texarkana Country Club The Canvas The Collin’s Home The Venue at Twelve Oakes Tree Haven

Wedding Outdoor Venue Winner: Garrison’s Garden

Runner Up: Four Fifteen Estates Nominees: Blessing Tree Farms Dee’s Barn & Venue Ramage Farms The Collins Home Tree Haven Twin Creek Lake Pavillion 032

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Runner Up: Nash Barber Shop Nominees: Clint’s Barber Shop Cody’s Barber Shop Eye Envy Him Hairy Armadillo Barber Shop Joedacie Smith Southern Grace Barber Shop

Body Hair Removal Services

Winner: EMperfected Beauty, Shuntia Williams Runner Up: Annie Ratliff Skincare Nominees: Beauty Barr Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetics Jennifer Latham, Laser Beauty Lounge Kayla Lewis Beauty LoneStar Aesthetics and Wellness Renew Medical Spa Skin Deep by Sarah Renee

Body Wraps

Winner: The Beauty and Wellness Center

Runner Up: Time In A Bottle Nominees: EMperfected Beauty Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetics ReNew Medical Spa Sheena Richardson - Massage by Sheena Tranquility Spa

Botox/Fillers

Winner: LoneStar Aesthetics and Wellness

Runner Up: Mitzi Merritt, The Beauty & Wellness Center Nominees: Elizabeth Williams, About Face Aesthetics Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetics ReNew Medical Spa Skin RNs

Facial

Winner: The Beauty & Wellness Center, Joyce Miller and Mitzi Merritt

Runner Up: LoneStar Aesthetics and Wellness Nominees: EMperfected Beauty, Shuntia Williams Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetics Jennifer Latham, Laser Beauty Lounge Madison Moody Esthetics Morgan Williams ReNew Medical Spa

Hair Salon

Winner: Style Studio

Runner Up: Fringe Hair and Beauty House Nominees: Barbie James Salon Beauty Barr Brother to Brother Creative Soul Salon Danny Rateliff Hair Salon 036

Emmanual Collective Salt + Light Tres Chic

Hair Stylist

Winner: Reala Jo Ward

Runner Up: Lisa Harris, The Style Studio Nominees: Courtney Cox Foster Elizabeth McClure Holly Orr Hope Taylor Jennifer Guillroy Jessica Grissom Kiki Fomby Morgan Hinman Nicki Spangler Tonya Wilson, Tres Chic

Make-Up Artist

Winner: Elizabeth McClure, Fringe Hair and Beauty House Runner Up: Kayla Lewis Beauty Nominees: 1:9 Studio, Donna Lee Hailey Hanson Cherry Karlee McDonald Face It by Keria, Keria Fifer Kimberly Bearden Madison Moody Esthetics Mitzi Merritt, The Beauty & Wellness Center Phe Michelle

Microdermabrasion

Winner: Time in a Bottle Day Spa

Runner Up: LoneStar Aesthetics and Wellness Nominees: EMperfected Beauty, Shuntia Williams Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetics Jennifer Latham, Laser Beauty Lounge Madison Moody Esthetics Mitzi Merritt, Beauty & Wellness Center

Spa

Winner: The Beauty and Wellness Center

Runner Up: LoneStar Aesthetics and Wellness Nominees: EMperfected Beauty, Shuntia Williams Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetics Renew Medical Spa Time in a Bottle Day

HEALTH Emergency Room

Winner: Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital Runner Up: SignatureCare Emergency Center Nominees: Christus St. Michael Hospital Little River Memorial Hospital

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Fitness Center/Gym Winner: Legends Gym

Runner Up: Anytime Fitness, Wake Village Nominees: Anytime Fitness, Trinity Blvd Gym Box Hot Works Planet Fitness Resilience Studios TXK Fitness

Home Health/Care

Winner: Heritage Home Health Runner Up: Sitters LLP Nominees: Chambers Home Health Cornerstone Caregiving Enhabit Home Health Kelton Home Health

Hospice Care

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Retirement / Assisted Living Community Winner: Cornerstone Retirement Community Runner Up: The Oaks Independent Apartments Nominees: Asher Point Brookdale Assisted Living Retreat at Kenwood Assisted Living

WINE & DINE BBQ

Winner: Naaman’s Championship BBQ Runner Up: Big Jake’s BBQ Nominees: Blue Ember BBQ Jaybo’s BBQ Mr.D’s Mr. J’s BBQ Randy’s Smokehouse BBQ Silver star smokehouse

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Runner Up: Susie Q’s Catering and Bakery Nominees: Benchmark American Brasserie Better Bits Bakery Blue Roosters Scoop Shoppe Cake House Olde Tyme Burger Shoppe Sweet Arts Cakery The Cake Boutique The Cookie Lady WinkEnd Sweeties

Pizza

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Steak

Winner: 82 Eats

Runner Up: Doc’s Seafood & Steak Nominees: 237 Grocery Fish Bowl Flying Burger Mighty Crab Naaman’s Championship BBQ Pier 27 Sam’s Southern Eatery

Winner: Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria Runner Up: Lost Pizza Co. Nominees: Bubba’s 33 Hopkins Ice House IronWood Grill Joe’s Italian Bistro Redbone Magic Brewery Scooter’s Pizza Underground Pizza

Winner: Pop’s Place

Runner Up: Benchmark American Brasserie Nominees: Bubba’s 33 IronWood Grill Longhorn Steakhouse Texas Roadhouse Verona Italian Restaurant Zapata’s Mexican Grill

Wine List

Fries

Winner: Verona Italian Restaurant

Winner: Wingstop

Runner Up: Twisted Fork Nominees: 1923 Banana Club Benchmark American Brasserie IronWood Grill

Runner Up: TLC Burger & Fries Nominees: 82 Eats Flying Burger Julie’s Deli & Market Pecan Point Pier 27 Three Chics Café

Wings

Winner: Wingstop

Runner Up: Bubba’s 33 Nominees: Flying Burger Gusano’s Chicago - Style Pizzeria Lost Pizza Co.

Hamburger

Winner: Bubba’s 33

Runner Up: Old Tyme Burger Shop Nominees: 82 Eats Flying Burger Iron Wood Grill Julie’s Deli & Market Three Chicks Café TLC Burger & Fries Wayback Burger

Brunch

Winner: Café Lucille

Runner Up: Verona Italian Restaurant Nominees: Ironwood Grill Julie’s Deli & Market Redbone Magic Brewery

CHEF on the RUN

Full Service Catering Private Cheffing Cooking Classes Holiday Meals

Thank You Texarkana!

Voted Best Wedding Caterer!

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DON’T WAIT! Reach out to us today for more information about our services.

Together, we can ensure that every step of the journey is met with understanding and love.

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Date Night Restaurant Winner: Bubba’s 33

Runner Up: Pop’s Place Nominees: Benchmark American Brasserie Fuji Kim’s Ironwood Grill LaFogtas Redbone Magic brewery Twisted Fork Verona Italian Restaurant

Gourmet Dinner

Winner: Verona Italian Restaurant

Runner Up: Benchmark American Brasserie Nominees: Longhorn Steak House IronWood Grill Pecan Point Gastropub Brewery Pop’s Place Twisted Fork

Happy Hour

Winner: Zapata’s Mexican Restaurant

Runner Up: Loca Luna Mexican Restaurant Nominees: 1923 Banana Club Benchmark American Brasserie El Parian IronWood Grill Silverstar Smokehouse Twisted Fork

Locally Owned Restaurant Winner: Pop’s Place

Winner: Julie’s Deli & Market

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Outdoor Dining

Winner: Pop’s Place

Runner Up: Cafe’ Lucille Nominees: Hopkins Icehouse IronWood Grill LaFagotas Lost Pizza Co. Naaman’s Championship BBQ Redbone Magic Brewing Three Chics Café

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Best Fish

Winner: Gusano’s Chicago-Style Pizzeria

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Runner Up: Pops Place Nominees: Lost Pizza Co. Redbone Magic Brewery Twisted Fork

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Caterer

Winner: Julie’s Deli & Market

Chef

Winner: Cory House, Texarkana ISD Culinary Arts Academy

PEOPLE/ COMMUNITY Artist

Winner: Darlene Taylor

Runner Up: Mary Jane Orr Nominees: Ashley Derrick Jenny Stevens Joseph Raymond 046

Connie Mitchell PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Over 25 Years Prosecuting Criminals

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Paid for by Ken Larson, Treasurer, Connie Mitchell for Prosecuting Attorney

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Winner: Texarkana Independent School District Runner Up: Lavender Thorne Nominees: City of Texarkana Texas Cornerstone Caregiving Farmers Bank & Trust Red River Credit Union Texarkana Texas Police Department

Decorator/Designer

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When are Home Equity Loans beneficial?

A mortgage home equity loan—often called a home equity loan or second mortgage— can be a powerful financial tool when used for the right reasons. These loans allow homeowners to borrow against the equity they’ve built in their property, typically offering a fixed interest rate and predictable monthly payments.

Home equity loans can be especially beneficial when the funds are used for longterm or value-adding purposes. One of the most common and practical uses is home improvement. Projects such as kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, or major structural repairs can enhance both livability and resale value, while spreading the cost over time at an interest rate that is usually lower than credit cards or personal loans.

Another common use is consolidating high-interest debt. By paying off credit cards or personal loans with a home equity loan, homeowners may lower their overall interest rate and simplify finances into one consistent monthly payment. This strategy works best when paired with responsible budgeting, since the loan is secured by the home.

Home equity loans may also be helpful for large, planned expenses such as college tuition or unexpected medical bills. The fixed rate and set repayment term provide stability and protection from future rate fluctuations, making long-term planning easier.

However, home equity loans are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Using home equity for short-term spending, vacations, or discretionary purchases can increase financial risk.

Because the home serves as collateral, missed payments could put homeownership at risk.

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TO DO OR NOT TO DO…

That is the question we ask each year, but what is the best answer to making resolutions for the new year?

It’s difficult to believe it’s a new year, but ready or not, 2026 is here! It seems like we just dropped the ball for 2025 yesterday. The years seem to pass quickly as the birthdays are added!

Making resolutions for the new year is not a new practice! It began over 4,000 years ago when the ancient Babylonians made promises to their gods at the new year. To repay debts and return borrowed items.

The tradition continued with the Romans on January 1st, named for the two-faced god Janus.

Christians and Puritans practiced self-reflection and spiritual improvement, becoming what we know today.

I can remember in the early 60s when churches held services on the eve of a new year, praying out the old year, saying goodbye, and welcoming the new year.

Some people use the new year to set goals and start new beginnings. Whether you want to call it a ‘New Year Resolution’ or just a time for a new beginning, stick with it all year.

If you decide to make a new start or, at least, decide to do better in the new year, don’t give up! Oh, you say you don’t need to do better? Well, go ahead and adjust your halo, since you have been good all year. You know, that may be a good story for Santa, but not for God! 2026 can be what you make it! If you expect “doom, gloom, and agony on me,” you’ll likely get it. On the other hand, believe in a positive outcome, and you receive it!

If you are of a Christian faith, believe God for blessings in the new year and trust Him for the outcome! Do your part and ask for guidance to make wise decisions in your finances, health, and Godly protection.

God gave us an earthly mission: to live, to care for the poor, and to win the lost. With all the existing evils of the world, we have our work cut out!

Have a happy and prosperous new year of 2026!

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FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS FOR 2026 FAMILY & LIFESTYLE

Start the new year right by reviewing and revamping your financial plan.

Instead of hauling out those familiar New Year’s resolutions about keeping a journal or drinking more water, how about focusing on your financial well-being? Here’s a set of resolutions that can help ensure your long-term financial confidence.

Update your beneficiaries

Evaluate your retirement progress

If you don’t correctly document your beneficiary designations, who gets what may be determined by federal or state law, or by the default plan document used in your retirement accounts. When did you last update your designations? Have life changes (divorce, remarriage, births, deaths, state of residence) occurred since then?

What changes are needed given your current lifestyle and the market environment? Don’t fixate solely on your assets’ value – instead, drill down into what types of securities you hold, your expected cash flows, your contingency plans, your assumed rate of return, inflation rates and how long you’re planning for. Retirement plans have many moving parts that must be monitored on an ongoing basis.

Update your beneficiary listings on wills, life insurance, annuities, IRAs, 401(k)s, qualified plans and anything else that’d affect your heirs.

If you’ve named a trust, have any relevant tax laws changed? Have you provided for the possibility that your primary beneficiary may die before you? Does your plan address the simultaneous death of you and your spouse?

An estate attorney can help walk you through these various scenarios.

Review your account titling

Create flexible liquidity Cash has inflation and opportunity tradeoffs, but a lack of access can cause greater problems if you find yourself needing to draw from your investments. Finding a balance in line with your life and goals is important to avoid disrupting your long-term plans.

The right liquidity strategy will be different for every investor and could incorporate cash reserves, cash alternatives, highly liquid securities, lines of credit, margin loans or even structured lending. Multiple institutions and account owners can be used to hold more than $250,000 with FDIC guarantees.*

Haphazard account titling can create problems down the line. If one partner dies and an account is titled only in their name, those assets can’t be readily accessed by the survivor. The solution may be creating joint accounts, but it’s not always that simple. Titling has implications across a range of estate planning issues, as well as other situations such as Medicaid eligibility and borrowing power, too.

Develop a charitable strategy Giving comes from the heart, but you can also do well when doing good. For example, consider whether or not it’d make sense to donate low-basis stocks in lieu of cash, or learn about establishing a donor advised fund to take an upfront deduction for contributions made over the next several years.

Give, but do so with an eye toward reducing your tax liability.

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Spark a family conversation Sustaining the benefits of wealth for generations is nearly impossible without a mutual understanding among family members. Consider creating a family mission statement that outlines the shared vision for your wealth and legacy. This should include non-financial topics, too, like your values, expectations and important life lessons.

Digitize your record keeping You likely receive emails, letters reports and updates from multiple accounts. Consider going paperless and centralizing important files in one place to reduce frustration and ensure easy access when needed. Your advisor may have access to secure storage tools that can help.

Invest with your values Aligning your wealth and values is a deeply personal journey, and your portfolio can be tailored to reflect your beliefs, preferences and goals. Through a deeper understanding of

what matters to you, a trusted advisor can help you identify your priorities.

Check in with your advisor A trusted advisor can offer specialized tools, impartiality and experience earned by dealing with many market cycles and client situations. Communicate openly about what’s happening in your life today and what may happen in the future. It’s difficult to manage what they aren’t aware of, so err on the side of over-communicating and establish a regular check-in schedule for the year ahead.

These suggestions are a helpful starting point, but no two long-term plans are identical – so reach out to your advisor for more specific guidance about progressing toward your goals in 2026. *FDIC standard deposit insurance coverage is up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category. Please visit FDIC. gov for more information.

Raymond James does not provide tax or legal advice. Please discuss these matters with the appropriate professional.

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