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HER | Good friends are sisters in salvage When a new year begins, people begin to look at their lives and decide it is time to organize and prioritize. That is exactly what Neelie Harville and Rebecca "Becca" Holiday specialize in. This quirky duo met in the early 2000s and have shared a multitude of life experiences since then. From marriages to having children at the same time and even a divorce or two, they have stuck it out through everything. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER | Know Your Neighbor: 'I just want them to have stability and the structure of a family' Christy Jimenez is an all-around small-town girl with a big heart. She has a big love for children and uses her past to create a bright future for those around her. by Katie Stone | contributing writer Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER | Dr. Luz Mary Rincón: Extraordinary professor talks about diversity in Texarkana and becoming more inclusive Dr. Luz Mary Rincon, Texas A&M-Texarkana professor of Spanish and bilingual education, believes in and advocates for education to open worlds of opportunities for minority students. by Christy Busby Worsham Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER | Paint the Town: Darlene Taylor creates legacy of magical murals Sugar skulls, flowers, butterflies and a curled-up, snoozing cat — maybe not the first things that come to mind when we think of a former bank property. But such imagery has come alive at what was a longtime Regions Bank drive-through branch on Wood Street downtown. From deposits to Day of the Dead, such is the transformation. by Aaron Brand Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER | Texas High thespian lands state-level honor Being named a State Thespian officer for the Texas Thespian Festival was confirmation for Texas High School senior Lia Graham that her hard work and dedication had been noticed. by Andrew Bell Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER | Foods that can positively affect mood No one is immune to the occasional bad mood. Whether it's the weather, waking up on the wrong side of the bed or another variable, various factors can have an adverse affect on a person's mood. Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER | Grow frilly, bold and unique amaryllis indoors this winter When squirrels are busy storing nuts for winter, it's time for gardeners to start gathering amaryllis bulbs to sustain them through the dreary months ahead. Ordering now will ensure you have lots of choices, so you can select an assortment of different flowers styles, colors and bloom times. by Melinda Myers | contributing writer Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Ceretha Brown-Levingston: L-E's deputy superintendent Liberty-Eylau Independent School District named Dr. Ceretha Brown-Levingston deputy superintendent in 2020. by Christy Busby Worsham Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Two Rays on a bigger stage: For gifted sisters, it all started here Two sisters who grew up in Liberty-Eylau had a good year on the national arts front in 2020. by Aaron Brand Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Simmons has a heart for history 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 Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Texarkana women here have always worked Dr. Beverly Rowe knows a lot about Texarkana history. She has shared it in many ways, including a monthly event at Old Town, a recreated saloon above the Lindsey Railroad Museum on Broad Street, which she closed earlier this year. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Tea-ing it up for Texarkana A longtime academic and once-aspiring architect is living her life to a tea as owner of Urban Tea Town. Opened a year ago next door to Old Tyme Burger Shoppe at the intersection of Jefferson and Arkansas Boulevard, Dr. Rebecca Leighton designed the cozy space — a place where visitors can enjoy varieties of teas, coffees and baked goods while appreciating and enjoying art and literature. by Christy Busby Worsham Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Moccasin makers have feet firmly set The Broncy Donkey Leather Co., a moccasin business, makes significant strides in providing stylish footwear choices and helping a couple of women sustain their families. by Christy Busby Worsham Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Dr. Mary Ellen Young LT's Leader of the Year Dr. Mary Ellen Young was named 2020 Idalee Raffaelli Hawkins Leader of the Year by the Leadership Texarkana Alumni Association. by Lori Dunn Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Turney lives a life of public service Service to community has long been a part of Nedra Harris Turney's life. by Lori Dunn Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Liberty-Eylau adds criminal court judge to alumni roster On Jan. 1, Audra L. Riley, a 1998 graduate of Liberty-Eylau High School, became the judge of Dallas County Criminal Court No. 3. Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Maddy Green finds and restores old Polaroids For local photographer Maddy Green, a love for what's vintage extends to the device used to capture the perfect moment. At her home, you'll find dozens of these gadgets placed not far from the mid-20th century retro furniture and home furnishings she's found at antique shops and flea markets by Aaron Brand Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Becky Wilbanks first female judge in Cass County Of 254 county court judges in Texas, only 27 are women. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Genia Bullock on why she gives back Growing up in Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Genia Johnson Bullock had strong female models in her granny, mother and two older sisters. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Courtney Shelton first female DA in Cass County In 2018, Cass County residents elected their first female District Attorney: Courtney Holland Shelton. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Linden school district puts woman at the top Many women are teachers. by Kate Stow - Contributing Writer Published Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm

HER'S HINDSIGHT 2020 | Author writes book series set in Texarkana Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Silfida DelCarmen "D.C." Gomez wasn't aware of the concept of race. Everyone there, 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 Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:55pm