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
Get Your Four States Fair Fun Pass While They Last
Want to save BIG money at the fair this year? Then you'd better hurry up and buy your Fun Pass before they're all gone!
Who Won The Family Fun Photo Contest?
You've all sent us tons of photos, more than you've ever entered before. You've made us smile, laugh and exude more than a few "awwws." And you've voted, submitting nearly 2,000 votes! So who won the Family Fun Photo Contest? The results are finally in!
Thomas Rhett To Headline The 2013 Anatabloc Taste Of Country Christmas Tour In Texarkana On Saturday, November 23
Christmas just got a lot more festive with this year's edition of the Anatabloc Taste of Country Christmas Tour featuring some of your favorite Nashville stars, including Thomas Rhett and Cadillac Three.
Where Is This Texas Park – Patterson’s Pixels
Do you know which Texas park this is and where it is located? Take your best guess!
The Kids At Cal Farley’s Take The Reins At The Boys Ranch Rodeo + Adventurefest
Labor Day weekend is a great time to get together with family. The kids are out of school and you get to skip out on work. But at Cal Farley's, it is also a chance for the children who live there to take the reins and show their friends and family exactly what they've got!
Rediscover Your Younger Side At The Disneyland Resort In Southern California [PHOTOS]
If you're feeling stressed and seem to have the weight of the world is on your shoulders, it may be time to hop on a jet plane and fly west toward the Pacific and the shores of Southern California. What should you do if you go? I have one word for you: Disneyland!
What Is That Thing – Patterson’s Pixels
Can you identify what this is? And for bonus credit, can you guess where this photo was taken?
Guess What This Building Is – Patterson’s Pixels
Out of all the buildings in Texarkana, which one is this?
Guess What This Disc Is – Patterson’s Pixels
Can you identify what this blue disc is?
If you've been to Six Flags' Hurricane Harbor, you may recognize this pixelated pic as the raft from the popular Bubba Tub ride! When you climb into this raft, you'd better be ready for a slipping, dipping trip down a 300-foot splish, splashy speedway...
Who Is Texarkana’s Favorite TV Weatherman? [UPDATED]
After an intense week of voting, we finally know who Texarkana's favorite TV weatherman is for 2013!
Enter The Family Fun Photo Contest For A Chance To Win Four States Fair Excitement!
Everyone in Texarkana seems to love to go to the fair! I mean, what's not to love? With great live music, awesome eats, rodeo madness, thrilling rides and all kinds of other family entertainment, there is always tons to do and we want to give your family the opportunity to do it all!
Guess Who This Local Television Personality Is – Patterson’s Pixels
Can you identify this pixelated television star?