A California native, I’ve lived on both coasts and lots of places in between. As a result, I’m pretty liberal in my viewpoints on life, have gathered a wide array of friends from vastly different backgrounds, and learned just how similar all of us really are as mankind. That’s why you’ll discover my stories tend to celebrate everyday people, their accomplishments and the amazing things they do to enrich their communities. When I’m not reporting or editing, I enjoy traveling, listening to great music, cooking up yummy eats and devouring smart books including suspense fiction and classics like my all-time favorite, Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ I love teaching, mentoring and working with young people. But my real passion is philanthropy, particularly when it comes to charities that help at-risk kids, the arts, literacy and nature conservation. I currently live with my wife in New England.
Jathan Fink
Texarkana Movie Times — Here’s How To Find Them
We all love the movies, but sometimes it's tough to find out when and where they're playing!
Texarkana Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Bowie and Miller counties until 4 p.m.
When is the Hope Junior Auxiliary Glow Tournament?
The 2nd annual Hope Junior Auxiliary Glow Tournament is coming up on April 21, 2012.
When Is Park Day at Historic Washington State Park?
Historic Washington State Park's "Park Day" will be held on April 7, 2012. It will be a great day to show your appreciation for this landmark site.
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton Suspended One Year By NFL
The NFL has suspended New Orleans Saints' head coach Sean Payton for one year as punishment for the team’s admitted use of a bounty system from 2009 to 2011. Payton was aware of the system, which compensated players for hits inflicted on opponents.
Payton's suspension is slated to begin April 1.
Tim Tebow Traded to New York Jets for Fourth Round Draft Pick
The Denver Broncos traded quarterback Tim Tebow to the New York Jets for a fourth-round draft pick in Wednesday's draft, an ESPN source says.
5 Things to Buy in Texarkana for $1000
What would you do with a thousand bucks? You could get the chance to find out if you enter the Seize the Deal contest on Facebook. If you need ideas for spending your dough, here are some of the things the folks at our office would buy.
Texarkana Cooks! Make Dinner While You’re Away [RECIPE & SURVEY]
Busy moms agree, sometimes getting dinner on the table in time for the family to eat together seems nearly impossible. That is one of the reasons popular television cooks like Rachael Ray and Lucinda Scala Quinn (Martha Stewart's Executive Food Director, author of Mad Hungry and host of the Hallmark television series of the same name) are so popular.
Brilliant Babies Learn to Read [VIDEOS]
It may seem that our modern culture doesn't really encourage children to read much these days. With all the cartoons, video games and social media sites available today, it is no wonder that our young people are easily distracted. That's one of the reasons I'm so delighted when I see parents who work hard to engage their children and teach them the power of literacy.
What’s for Dinner? — Share Your Recipes With Our New Recipe Exchange
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for recipes that are tasty, easy to prepare and quick to get to the table to feed a hungry brood. Last night, while going through my mom’s recipe box I stumbled across a dish that she used to prepare frequently for our family when I was a child. When I asked her where the recipe came from, she said that our friend’s mother, Mrs. Lollis, taught her how to ma