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HER | Visitors to this national park were savoring solitude long before the virus outbreak: Visitors to this national park were savoring solitude long before the virus outbreak We headed out well before dawn, driving miles down a gravel road that challenged both our nerves and my car. by Danielle Dupree | HER editor Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 1:12am

HER | A woman's ongoing struggle to lose weight and maintain a healthier life Donna Butler has struggled with her weight since the fifth grade. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 1:11am

HER | Know Your Neighbor: April Thurston has a passion for planning April Thurston is originally from Foreman, Arkansas, but has been a part of this community for many years. She and her husband, Curtis, have raised their daughters and now get to enjoy time with their grandchildren. April always enjoyed planning her daughters' parties when they were kids, and now enjoys planning her grandchildren's parties. She loves every task and detail that goes into creating an event. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 1:04am

HER | The youthful energy behind the movement Born 26 years after Carrie Chapman Catt, Alice Paul entered the fight late, but it didn't take her long to draw attention to herself. She had the same goal, but worked toward it in a very different way. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 1:01am

HER | Jenna Williamson: From Princess to President To say that Texas High senior Jenna Williamson has had a busy year would be a huge understatement. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 1:00am

HER | Bad girls, good girls and Ironhorse ladies From the very beginning in 1873, Texarkana's reliance on its women has evolved through changing times. The first women, or "bad girls," followed the railroads and built their homes of ill repute among the barrooms and gambling dens along Front and Broad streets — forever known as the "Swampoodle District." by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:55am

HER | Design a beautiful garden for you and your pollinators You don't need a prairie or large lot to attract and support pollinators. A meadow or informal, formal and even container gardens can bring in bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to help pollinate plants. It's just a matter of selecting the right plants, adjusting your maintenance practices, and skipping the pesticides. by Melinda Myers | contributing writer Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:47am

HER | High School Life as Art Texas High School freshman Chloe Alzaga's mixed-media piece spent March in the state capitol. It was part of the Texas Arts Education Association's Youth Art Month Exhibit. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:45am

HER | Painting Plus These members were deemed Artists of the Month at the Four States Regional Art Club meeting in March. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:40am

HER | For Love of Life: Rene Green keeps faith despite some tragic turns Rene Green may not have been born in the Texarkana area, but she has certainly planted her roots here. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Mar. 4 2020 @ 1:11am

HER | Fashion Forecast: Lighter and brighter doth spring inspire This season's clothing trends span the gamut from classic and demure to bold and spirited. by Christy Busby Worsham Published Mar. 4 2020 @ 1:11am

HER | Anna Beth Gorman: Modern day suffragette Self-described as "the most enthusiastic Girl Scout, ever," Anna Beth Gorman doesn't just talk the talk, she walks the walk. Since she received the Gold Award in 1999, making her a Lifetime Member, she has served the organization in some capacity. Her commitment to the Girl Scouts is only one facet of a life lived to empower girls and women. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Mar. 4 2020 @ 1:10am

HER | Local author releases the final book in series set in Texarkana Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Silfida DelCarmen "D.C." Gomez wasn't aware of the concept of race. Everyone their, regardless of color, was Dominican. She and her friends played in clear ocean water, and her home was surrounded by gorgeous vegetation. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Mar. 4 2020 @ 1:10am

HER | Woman starts business touting Christ-centered yoga Yoga has helped provide therapy to Jessica McCarty's body and soul. Now she wants to help others by demonstrating the mental and physical benefits of Christ-centered mediation and yoga. by Lori Dunn Published Mar. 4 2020 @ 1:10am

HER | Know Your Neighbor: Toni Pounds loves bees and made it a business Toni Pounds has a true connection with the world around her, from taking care of humans to horses — and even honeybees. She has always had a love of all things honey. She would use it in her coffee or tea, and even gave it to her children to help with allergy symptoms. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Mar. 4 2020 @ 1:10am

HER | From calling cards to corsets: The life of an Edwardian lady The Texarkana Museum System held a workshop in February for those who were wondering what the daily life of local women was like in the early 20th Century. Held at the P.J. Ahern Home, "How To Be An Edwardian Lady" was presented by museum curator Jamie Simmons and Discovery Center manager Burgandy Farris. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Mar. 4 2020 @ 1:10am

HER | Painting Plus These members were deemed Artists of the Month at the Four States Regional Art Club meeting in February. Published Mar. 4 2020 @ 1:10am

HER | A look at the origins of National Women's History Month In 1978 the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women planned a "Women's History Week" celebration for the week of March 8 to correspond with International Women's Day. The movement spread across the country. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Mar. 3 2020 @ 10:18pm

HER | 'Lady' leads a methodical plan to secure voting rights for women Carrie Chapman Catt was a member of the "old guard," having succeeded Susan B. Anthony as president of the National American Women's Suffrage Association in 1900. Born in 1859, she was a perfect example of an "Edwardian Lady" — polite, with proper manners befitting the role she took on after the death of her husband, San Francisco newspaper editor Leo Chapman, in 1886. In 1890 she married wealthy engineer George Catt, who gave his blessing for her to spend at least four months a year on women's suffrage efforts. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Mar. 3 2020 @ 10:17pm

HER | Best spring cleaning tips?: A little bit each day goes a long way It is that time of year when the flowers bloom and the pollen levels are high, which means it is time for spring cleaning. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Mar. 3 2020 @ 10:03pm

HER | The rights of spring: Can there be any wrongs? Yes. More rain in the forecast. Published Mar. 3 2020 @ 10:00pm

HER | Garden planning tips for the greatest return We've all done it gotten overzealous in spring and overplanted or planted the wrong varieties for our tastes and needs. by Melinda Myers | contributing writer Published Mar. 3 2020 @ 9:57pm

HER | Calendar of Events Calendar of Events for March 2020 Published Mar. 3 2020 @ 9:38pm