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GOODS & SERVICES
Auto Service & Tires
Allen’s Lube Shop
Classic Kia
Copper Service
Daniel’s Tires
Discount Tire
Discount Wheel & Tire Pros
Esquivel Auto Repair
Hometown Garage
Mavis Tires & Brakes
Quick Lane, McLarty Ford Texarkana
Shelby’s Service Center
Texarkana Tire and Wheels
Welch Tire Co.
Three Star Automotive
Auto Stereo & Accessories
Audio Center
Electronic Service
Sound Towne
Bank
1st National Bank Hughes Springs
BancorpSouth (Cadence Bank)
Bank OZK
Bodcaw Bank
Commercial National Bank
Farmers Bank & Trust
Guaranty Bank & Trust
Texana Bank
Chic Clothing
Gayle’s Boutique
Kate & Co. Boutique
Labels
Luna Boutique
North Elm Boutique
Sweet Caroline’s Boutique
The Rancher’s Wife
Uptown Cheapskate
Computer Repair / Service Company
Complete Computing Solutions
Texarkana Computer
WalkerITC
Credit Union
Domino Federal Credit Union
Mil-Way Federal Credit Union
Red River Credit Union
Swemp Federal Credit Union
Texar Federal Credit Union
Texarkana Terminal Federal Credit Union
Dance Studio
All Rhythm Dance Alley
All Stars Dance Center
BC Dance
Joni’s Gymnastics & Dance Center
Judith McCarty School of Dance
Lana LaVoice Grounds School of Dance
Patti Smith’s Dancing Unlimited
Red Door Dance Academy
Tammie Duncan School of Dance
Electronics Repair Service
Clear Sound Audio Video
Complete Computing Solutions
Lafferty’s TV & Appliance Service Center
Phone Pros
Texarkana Computer
Equipment Rentals
Dot’s Rentals & Sales
HOLT CAT Texarkana
Ledwell Machinery
River Valley Tractor
Riggs CAT Equipment Sales & Rentals
Florist
Albertson’s Floral
Colley Cottage Trading Co.
Meadow Hills Flowers Co.
Persnickety Too
Ruth’s Flowers
The Flowerroom Florist & Gifts,
Sherry Young
The Village Floral and Gifts
Unique Flowers & Gifts
Garden Store / Landscaping
Atwoods Ranch & Home
Dot’s Ace Hardware
Ellis Home & Garden
Freeman Landscape
H & N Landscaping
Larry’s Southern Garden
Little Country Greenhouse
Twitty Nursery
Gift Store
Dreidal Home & Sundry
Fan Fare Gifts
Ginger Junction
Hart’s on Broad
The Flowerroom Florist & Gifts
The Rancher’s Wife
The Village Floral and Gifts
The Whole Shebang
Turner’s Framing Gifts & Gallery
Heating and Cooling Services
30 Point Service
Air Now Heating & Air Conditioning
Akin Heating & Air Conditioning
Bellew Air
Big Mike’s Heating & AC
Central Air Conditioning & Plumbing Cook Heating & Air
Goff Heating/Air Conditioning &
Plumbing
Hamilton’s Heat and Air
Integrity Services
Lone Star Heating & Air
Reliance Mechanical Contractors
Home Builder
Gary Strickland
Greg McKay Construction
Robert Tumble
Rogers Equipment & Construction
Thom Wakefield
Tony’s Custom Creations
Home Improvement
Carter Adams Flooring
Dot’s Ace Hardware
Red River Lumber
Robbie Rogers
Rogers Equipment & Construction
Tony’s Custom Creations
Tony Langford Roofing
Investment Advisor
Dustin Stringer | Dustin Stringer Wealth Management
Joshua Andrus | Flanagan | Andrus
Brett Hutson | Texas Farm Bureau
Greg Flanagan | Flanagan | Andrus
Joe Black | Black Financial Group
Joe Byrd | Raymond James & Associates
Lauren Coffman-Thomas
Stroud Financial
Jeweler
Alexander’s Jewelers
Cooper Fine Jewelers
Crocker’s Jewelers
Gray’s Jewelers
Micah’s Jewelers
Liquor Store
Bogey’s Wine Liquor Beer
Chubby Cheeks Liquor
DeLaughter’s
Hwy 67 Liquor
The Party Factory
The Villa at Texarkana
Locally Made Products
Boonedox Woodworks
East Texas Grain and Knot
Fizz Bizz
Lavender Thorne
Rowe Casa Organics
Manufacturer
Cooper Tire
Domtar Paper Co.
Ledwell & Son
Mayo Manufacturing Corporation
Natural State Label
Precision Metal Industries
New Local Business
Ally Cats Coffee Bar
Liberty Nutrition
Lost Pizza Co.
Main Street Pizza
PG Styles
Salt & Light Hair Co
Pawn Shop
Cash American Pawn
Paul’s Pawn & Gun
Pawn Express
Tri State Pawn & Jewelry
Pet Groomer
Absolutely A Cut Above
Carla’s Pampered Pets
Connie Coker, Westridge Animal Hospital
Clippity Doo Dog
Dog Patch Pet Shop
Eddies Dog Grooming Boarding & Daycare
Georgia’s Pet Salon & Boutique
One Of A Kind Pet Spa
Paw Paw Patch
Wisdom Animal Clinic
Shoes / Boots
Boot Barn
Cavender’s Boot City
Racquet & Jog
Shoe Carnival
The Rancher’s Wife
Small Engine Service and Repair
Premier Outdoor Equipment
Small Engine Specialist of Texarkana
Social Media Presence by Company / Organization
ArkLaTex Eyes
Chamber of Commerce
Graham Slam Bakery
Healthcare Express
Impact Realty Group
Monica Kelley Realtor
Peak Fighting
Rowe Casa Organics
Tacos4Life
Texarkana Gameday
Texarkana, DeKalb, and New Boston Physical Therapy
TTPD
TXK Today
Veterinarian Care / Pet Clinic
Oubre Animal Clinic
Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital
Rankin Veterinary Clinic
Stateline Vet Clinic
Westridge Animal Hospital
Wisdom Animal Clinic
Beauty
Body Hair Removal
Annie Rateliff Skincare
Beauty & Wellness Center
Brooke Odum, Spa Girls
Eternal Beauty Medical Spa
Kayla Lewis, Kayla Lewis Beauty
Presley Taylor, Studio ell. B
Sarah Renee
Time in a Bottle
Ty’Stacia Dean, Dream Team Hair Studio
Body Wraps
A Touch for Health
Barefoot Day Spa
Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetic
Sheena Richardson, Spa Girls
Botox/Fillers
Beauty and Wellness Center
Elizabeth Williams, About Face
Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetic
Lonestar Health & Wellness
ReNew Integrated Medical Spa
Facials
Annie Rateliff Skincare
Aspen Glow Aesthetics
Beauty and Wellness Center
Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetic
Jennifer Latham, Laser Beauty Lounge
Kayla Lewis Beauty
Lonestar Health & Wellness
Time in a Bottle Day Spa
Hair Stylist
Ashley Alexander Page
Ashley Derrick, The Urban Moon
Delainea Hubbard
Elizabeth McClure, Fringe Salon
Hope Gamble
Lisa Harris, Style Studio
Michelle May, The Beauty and Wellness Center
Mike Slimmer, Salon 222
Morgan Hinman
Reala Jo Ward
Microdermabrasion
Annie Rateliff Skincare
Aspen Glow Aesthetics
Beauty and Wellness Center
Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetic
Jennifer Latham, Laser Beauty Lounge
Kayla Lewis Beauty
Lonestar Health & Wellness
Spa
Beauty and Wellness Center
ell B. Aesthetics
Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetic
Laser Beauty Lounge
Lonestar Health & Wellness
Oasis Beauty
ReNew Integrated Medical Spa
Spa Girls
Time in a Bottle
Tranquility Day Spa & Salon
Health
Emergency Room
CHRISTUS Health, St. Michael Hospital
Signature Care Emergency Center
Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Fitness Center/ Gym
Anytime Fitness, Wake Village
GRIT Fitness
Gymbox Fitness, Texarkana
Legends Gym & Health Club
Planet Fitness
The Sportsplex by HealthCARE Express
Sling Fit Texarkana
Thrive Yoga
Wacha Resolution Sports Training
Home Health/Care
Chambers Home Health and Hospice
CHRISTUS HomeCare
Dierkson Hospice
Encompass Health
MidSouth Transitions Medical Group
Rhonda Hulett, Heritage Hospice, Atlanta, Texas
Sitters
Retirement / Assisted Living
Autumn Winds Assisted Living
Bella Vista Independent Senior Living
Brookdale Assisted Living
Cornerstone Retirement Community
Cowhorn Creek Estates, Holiday by ATRIA
The Oaks Independent Apartments
The Retreat at Kenwood
Urgent Care
Collom & Carney Clinic
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, Richmond Road
Exceed Urgent Care
HealthCARE Express Urgent Care
COMMUNITY
Company To Work For
ArkLaTex Eyes
CHRISTUS Health, St. Michael Hospital
Cooper Tire
Farmer’s Bank & Trust
LifeNet Emergency Medical Services
Mid-South Health Care
Over the Top Roofing
PAM Health Specialty Hospital
PGISD
Red River Credit Union
Texar Federal Credit Union
Texarkana College
Timberline Forestry
TISD
Tony Langford Roofing
Elected Official
Bob Bruggeman
Cathy Hardin Harrison
Jeff Neal
Larry Roe
Terry Roberts
Todd Fore
WEDDINGS
Wedding Attire
Gracyn Elizabeth Bride
Dillard’s
Squires Formalwear
Wedding Cake
All in Good Taste Bakery
Bri Flanagan | NannaBelle’s Cakes
Cake Boutique
Graham Slam Bakery
Heavenly Sweets
Honey Bees
Julie’s Deli
Wedding Caterer
Dana Szymanski | DonebyDana903
Jeff Loving | Chef on the Run
Julie’s Deli
Mary Colorigh | Garrison Gardens Catering
Silver Spoon
Sugar Mill Bakery and Events
Wedding DJ
Chuck Gilbert
Fabienne Trash
Jessi Dan
Omega Entertainment
TNA Karaoke
Wedding Florist
J Cole Design
Persnickety Too
Ruth’s Flowers
The Flowerroom Florist & Gifts
The Village Floral and Gifts
Wedding Indoor Venue
Crossties Event Venue
Four Fifteen Estates
Regional Arts Center
Ramage Farms
The Collins Home
The Historic Silvermoon on Broad
Wedding Outdoor Venue
Dee’s Barn and Venue
Elk Meadows Game Ranch & Pavilion
Four Fifteen Estates
Garrison Gardens
Ramage Farms
Tree Haven
Twin Creeks Lake Pavilion
Wedding Reception Venue
Elk Meadows Game Ranch & Pavilion
Four Fifteen Estates
Garrison Gardens
Ramage Farms
The Collins Home
The Historic Silvermoon on Broad
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Venue
Crossties Event Venue
Silver Star Smokehouse
Twisted Fork
Verona Restaurant
Zapata’s Mexican Grill
WINE & DINE
BBQ
Big Gilley’s Smokehouse
Big Jake’s Bar-B-Que
Forand Family BBQ
Naaman’s Premium BBQ & Prime Steaks
Randy’s Smokehouse & BBQ
Silver Star Smokehouse
Desserts
Dixie Diner
Graham Slam Bakery
Honey Bees Cakery
Julie’s Deli & Market
Mother Kelley’s Home Cooking
Old Tyme Burger Shoppe
Susie Q’s Casseroles & Confections
The Cake Boutique Bakery
The Cookie Lady
Fries
Big Jake’s Bar-B-Que
Naaman’s Premium BBQ & Prime Steaks
Redbone Magic Brewing
Reggie’s Burgers, Dogs & Fries
The Burger Joint
The Dugout
TLC Burger & Fries
Wingstop
Hamburger
Hopkin’s Icehouse
Julie’s Deli & Market
Old Tyme Burger Shoppe
Redbone Magic Brewing
Reggie’s Burgers, Dogs & Fries
The Burger Joint
The Dugout
TLC Burger & Fries
Pizza
Chappos Pizza & Pasta
Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria
Home Slice Pizza
Hopkin’s Icehouse
Joe’s Pizza and Pasta
Lost Pizza Co.
Pizza on Main
Redbone Magic Brewing
Steak
67 Landing
Benchmark American Brasserie
Fat Jacks Oyster and Sports Bar
Longhorn Steakhouse
Naaman’s Premium BBQ & Prime
Steaks
Pop’s Place
Silver Star Smokehouse
Verona Restaurant
Wine List
Benchmark American Brasserie
Naaman’s Premium BBQ & Prime Steaks
Twisted Fork
Verona Restaurant
Wings
Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria
Hopkin’s Icehouse
Wingstop
Brunch
Benchmark American Brasserie
Hopkins Icehouse
Julie’s Deli & Market
Northridge Country Club
Redbone Magic Brewing
Verona Restaurant
Date Night Restaurant
Benchmark American Brasserie
Ironwood Grill
Pecan Point Gastropub & Brewery
Silver Star Smokehouse
Twisted Fork
Verona Restaurant
Zapata’s Mexican Grill
Gourmet Dinner
Benchmark American Brasserie
Pecan Point Gastropub & Brewery
Pop’s Place
Twisted Fork
Verona Restaurant
Happy Hour
El Chico Cafe
Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria
Hopkin’s Icehouse
Silver Star Smokehouse
Zapata’s Mexican Grill
Locally Owned Restaurant
Benchmark American Brasserie
Chappos Pizza & Pasta
Dixie Diner
Hopkin’s Icehouse
Ironwood Grill
Julie’s Deli & Market
Loca Luna Mexican Grill
Pizza on Main
Pop’s Place
Silver Star Smokehouse
Sue and Carol’s Restaurant
Twisted Fork
Lunch Spot
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria
Hopkin’s Icehouse
Ironwood Grill
Johnny B’s of Texarkana
Julie’s Deli & Market
Loca Luna Mexican Grill
Naaman’s Premium BBQ & Prime
Steaks
Pizza on Main
The Dugout
The Mighty Crab
Outdoor Dining
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Hopkin’s Icehouse
Naaman’s Premium BBQ & Prime
Steaks
Pop’s Place
Redbone Magic Brewing
Silver Star Smokehouse
Verona Restaurant
Trivia Bar Night
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Hopkin’s Icehouse
Pop’s Place
Redbone Magic Brewing
The Arrow Bar
Twisted Fork
Caterer
Jeff Loving | Chef on the Run
Julie’s Deli & Market
Mary Colorigh | Garrison Gardens Catering
Naaman’s Premium BBQ & Prime Steaks
Silver Star Smokehouse
Susie Q’s Casseroles & Confections
Chef
Becky Williams | Benchmark American Brasserie
Jeff Greening
Jeff Loving | Chef on the Run
Jennifer Tanner | Julie’s Deli
Hector Jimenez | Verona Restaurant
PEOPLE
Artist
Billy Cruetz
Brian Jones
Chris Thomas
Darlene Taylor
Jenny Stevens
Jes Weiner
Joel Wright
Joseph Raymond
Mary Jane Orr
TJ McAlexander
Cosmetic Surgeon
Charles Hollingsworth
David Whitten | Beauty and Wellness Center
Rachael Keilin | Precision Surgery Center
Decorator / Designer
Ashlyn Yates
Janet Green
Jeff Brown
Jennifer Cole
Lauren Callaway
Dentist
Andrew Curry
Brittany Bunch
Chad Patterson
Chris Ferguson
Jay Castle
Joshua Talley
Lippian Family Dentistry
Mark Addington
Mark Mashburn
Mitchell Glass
Robert Arnold
Sarah Payne
Todd Thigpen
Electrician
Integrity Electrical
Jay Strickland, Live Wire
Liberty Electrician
Robbie Rogers
Wayne Roberts
Insurance Agent
Brett Huston, State Farm
Brian Purtle, Allstate Agency
Greg Cockrell, State Farm
Greg Murphy, Farm Bureau Insurance of Arkansas
Hall Insurance Services
James Hambleton, State Farm
Jared Whitten, State Farm
Kelli Ashbrook, State Farm
Mark Oubre, State Farm
Make-Up Artist
Alexa Miller
Donna Lee
Elizabeth McClure
Katlin Martin
Kayla Lewis
Kayla Smith
Kimberly Bearden
Lauren Gortney
Lauren Starkey
Makayla Burns
Massage Therapist
Jared Tucker
Jeanette Ward
Jennifer Shelton | A Therapeutic Touch
Michelle Garrison
Reeves Ingram | Beauty & Wellness Center
Sheena Richardson | The Spa Girls
Tiffany | Tranquility Day Spa
Time in a Bottle Day Spa
OB-GYN
D’Andra Bingham | Collom & Carney Clinic
David Greathouse | Collom & Carney Clinic
Eric Hall | CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Gynecology Specialists
Jennifer Thompson | Collom & Carney Clinic
Kenneth West | The Woman’s Specialist
Soohia Addy | Steward Health Care
Stacey Leonard | Wadley Regional Medical Center
Stephen Brown | CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Gynecology Specialists
Surdeer Jayaprabu | The Woman’s Specialist
Thomas Wilson | East Texas Border Health Clinic
Optometrist
Adam Cox | Family Eye Clinic of Atlanta
Eric McCall | The Eye Guys
Jaun Galdamez | Fant Eye Care
Jeff Phillips | The Eye Guys
Jessica Trichel | Wiggins Eye Center
Littleton Fowler | Fowler Eye Care
Mark Allen | ArkLaTex Eyes
Randall Glass | Fowler Eye Care
Sean Summers | The Eye Guys
Pediatrician
Cheryl Saul-Sehy | Collom & Carney Clinic
Christina Payne | Collom & Carney Clinic
Cindy Porter | Collom & Carney Clinic
Clark Green | Collom & Carney Clinic
Debra Wright-Bowers | Collom & Carney Clinic
Krista Neiamhier | Genesis PrimeCare
Mark Wright | Collom & Carney Clinic
Rachel King | King Medical Clinic
Tracie Calloway | Healing Hands Pediatrics
Zach King | Collom & Carney Clinic
Realtor
Amanda Ables
Amber Lawrence
Ashley Goodman
Brooke Smith
Heather Thompson
Kim Owens
Kyle Barrett
Linda Leach
Linda Womble
Michael Donavan
Monica Kelley
Sarah Sealy
Sharon Good
Teresa Liepman
Tessa Ray
Tracy Spradlin
Virginia Ann Prazac
Zach Ratliff
Real Estate – Commercial
Goodman Realty
Impact Realty Group
NAI American Realty
Raffaelli Realtors
Richard Reynolds Realty
Real Estate – Property Management
Coldwell Banker
Impact Property Management
Raffaelli Realtors
Schimming Company Real Estate Services
Surgeon
Beth Peterson
Jeffery DeCaprio
Marcus Smith
Mark Sutherland
Marney Sorensen
Randall Schmidt
Scott Black
Tattoo Artist
Allan Mc Eaneney
Caity Harper
Dalton Humphrey
Jason Standridge
Jessica Dillard
Joaquin Hernandez
Kit Rabozzi
Michael Clubine
Quest May
Robert Cooney
Russell Beydler “Redneck Russ”
Thomas Wester