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HER | THS senior wins national photo contest A photograph taken by senior Abby Elliott was among several Texas High School submissions that won awards in a national contest. Her piece won her the title of grand champion. by Andrew Bell Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 4:52pm

HER | Dressmaker deals in original design: Irma Zuniga finds a fit for each body Irma Zuniga loves making dresses that make women feel good about themselves. "To me, a dress makes a woman confident, it is feminine. There is a dress for every woman, different color, shape and size. You have to find the right dress. Sometimes it is hard, that is where I come in," she says with bright eyes and an infectious smile. "If you think it is too tight, too loose, too short, too long, it has to be tailored for each body. The dresses are beautiful, they are timeless." by Christy Busby Worsham Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 4:46pm

HER | 'Not just punch and kick': Katie Gentry wants her students to see the bigger picture Katie Gentry is a small-town woman who is not only kicking her way through life but make an impact along the way. She grew up in nearby Atlanta, Texas, and went to school with her now husband, Richard. She and Richard were often found hanging out with the same crowd in middle and high school. They volunteered together at church as well. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 4:40pm

HER | Father's Day gifts for the modern dad Father's Day is a chance for people to show the special men in their lives just how much they're loved. Though it was first celebrated on June 19, 1910, it was not until decades later that President Richard Nixon made honoring fathers a nationwide holiday in the United States. Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 4:36pm

HER | Debbie Davis' success in school hallways gleaned from her roots in special education Debbie Davis, Texas High School assistant principal, was recently selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as the Region 8 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year, making her eligible to compete for the state title of Texas Assistant Principal of the Year. by Andrew Bell Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 4:35pm

HER | Habitat for Humanity: Mary Wormington is in building mode Before Mary Wormington arrived at Habitat for Humanity of Texarkana, the organization had only been building one house every two years. After Mary was introduced as executive director in June of 2018, everything changed. by Andrew Bell Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 4:32pm

HER | Six THS soccer players make All-District team The end of the school year brings the release of All-District honors for several Texas High School soccer players. Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 4:23pm

HER | Relationship that runs Burger Joint comes full circle: Owner and manager began as babysitter and toddler pairing It is not often that life gives an opportunity to reconnect with the child that you once cared for as a teenager. That is what happened to local mom and business owner, Jennifer Crawford. When she was 17 years old, she babysat a little girl named Lara Martin. Jennifer recalls fondly the time spent with Lara as a toddler. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 4:07pm

HER | From daughters to dads: Reflections on the relationships "I believe my favorite story from my dad would be when we were young, and he took us to the beach. He would talk to us about water and how it could be so calm and peaceful, but also tell us about how it could be so powerful and destructive. He also showed us how near impossible it was to fight the waves while allowing them to carry us to shore was far easier. by Compiled by KATIE STONE | contributing writer Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 3:59pm

HER | Slip sliding away: This functional undergarment is almost forgotten The subtle-yet-sexy slip has its prominence sliding away. by Christy Busby Worsham Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 3:47pm

HER | Doubling down on doubling up: Twins earn associate degrees before graduating high school When twin sisters Britney and Whitney Ankton graduated from Texas High School on May 29 they did so while already having received associates degrees from Texarkana College. by Andrew Bell Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 3:40pm

Painting Plus These members were deemed Artists of the Month at the Four States Regional Art Club meeting in May. Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 3:36pm

HER | Mary Beth Womack: New Principal at L-E The Liberty-Eylau Independent School District recently named Dr. Mary Beth Womack the new Liberty-Eylau High School principal. Formerly, she was the school's assistant principal. by Andrew Bell Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 3:32pm

HER | SAU student claims national disc golf title Whitney Brown, a marine biology major at Southern Arkansas University, has been named the 2021 College Disc Golf Women's Individual National Champion. The native of Alexander, Arkansas, after graduating last May with an Exercise Science degree, returned to SAU for a second degree. Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 3:31pm

HER | Raised bed and elevated gardening tips Raised beds and elevated gardens provide easier access to gardens and can increase space available for growing vegetables and flowers. You will enjoy convenience and easy access when including one or more in your landscape or on your patio, deck, or balcony. by Melinda Myers | contributing writer Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 3:25pm