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HER | Calendar of Events Museum of the Red River, Idabel, Okla., hosts an exhibit, "Recent Acquisitions Showcase," through Jan. 5. On display are objects from North, Central and South America, as well as items from Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands. Also included are prehistoric artifacts and contemporary art objects. Info: museumoftheredriver.org. Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:49am

HER | Chicken soup is good for more than the soul Cold season never seems to take a year off. Experts estimate that colds are so widespread that very few humans escape infection. Some people come down with colds more than once per year. There are now thought to be more than 200 strains of cold. Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:48am

HER | Painting Plus These members were deemed Artists of the Month at the Four States Regional Art Club meeting in December, 2019. Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:48am

HER | Senior Scenes Linda Hughey and others paint Christmas tree ornaments mid-December at the Collins Senior Center at 3000 Texas Boulevard in Texarkana, Texas Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:46am

HER | Altrusa Members: Making a positive difference in the world around them Altrusa is an international nonprofit organizationÂ of local women taking a belief and sharing it. They are civic-minded individuals who find great joy in helping others. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:42am

HER | Brighten your spirits and indoor décor with a colorful cyclamen Add some unique beauty and low maintenance splendor to your indoor décor with the easy-care cyclamen. You'll enjoy the colorful plain or ruffled white, pink, rose or lavender flowers that look like shooting stars hovering over heart shaped leaves with silvery highlights. by Melinda Myers | contributing writer Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:39am

HER | Ahern exhibit lauds the ladies: The P.J. Ahern Home in Texarkana is and always has been replete with charm. Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:37am

HER | A heart for history: Curator Jamie Simmons champions museums here When Jamie Simmons graduated from Ouachita Baptist University, she was looking for a career in history research. Little did she know her destiny would lie so close to home. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:36am

HER | Know Your Neighbor: Working with volunteers presents new stimulus for Alyssa Beach's giving heart Alyssa Beach grew up in a small country town in Texas. She lived just across the pasture from her grandparent's house in DeKalb. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:33am

HER | Camera collector finds and restores vintage Polaroids For local photographer Maddy Green, a love for what's vintage extends to the device one may use to capture the perfect moment. by Aaron Brand Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:21am

HER | Cass County First: Glass ceiling can't contain Courtney Shelton the DA In 2018, Cass County residents elected their first female District Attorney, Courtney Holland Shelton. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:17am

HER | Beginning of the Revolution: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony join forces Many Americans believe Susan B. Anthony was the first prominent American female to fight for women's rights. The truth is, however, that Elizabeth Cady Stanton was the woman who began the fight as early as 1840. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:14am

HER | The Valiant Women of the Vote: A Centennial Celebration On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It granted all American women the right to vote, saying, "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

HER | Give yourself some time and attention Self-care is a term gaining popularity. by Ashley Gardner Published Jan. 3 2020 @ 12:00am

HER | New Year Resolution: Establish good eating habits that are sustainable With the start of a new year, adopting a healthier lifestyle will be the goal of many, and practicing good nutrition is a key component to achieving that. by Ashley Gardner Published Jan. 2 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER | Greet this new year with gusto: Exercise a plan and exorcise stress Q: What is the best thing we can do for our bodies in the coming year? Published Jan. 2 2020 @ 11:51pm

HER | Taking the big step: Two local physical therapists ready to the tie knot and take on life Q: How did you two meet? Published Jan. 2 2020 @ 11:50pm