Family Life

Children and teens go missing in this country every single day. It's a scary and sobering thought. Take a look at the pictures of these teenagers and see if you recognize any of them. I know that a lot of them are runaways, but others are not. The runaways might not realize that there are people out there who love them and want them safely home.

Cosmetology Academy of Texarkana will host a fundraiser "Haircuts for Jett" this Saturday July 16 from 11AM to 4PM. All proceeds will go to Morgan Leigh Brinkley and her son Jett Osburn, who is still being treated at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Ark.

Do you use TripAdvisor.com? I do. Every time I go out of town I am looking on that site to get an inside look at my destination and things to do there. Ever wonder what it says about Texarkana?

Summer is all about being outside, enjoying friends and family and great BBQ. The trick is trying to put all of them together and not spend a fortune. It can be done. I found some great tips on how to throw a BBQ but keep the prices down.

LifeShare Blood Center reminds us about the importance of donating blood.

The kids are out for summer. Now what? They can enjoy Biblical based activities this week at Plentiful Harvest Church at 500 N. Merrill in New Boston, TX.

Father's Day is Sunday June 19. The big question is what to get dear Dad? No ties, please. Actually, there are a ton of great things that go on sale this time of year that Dad will love.

Modern conveniences, where everything is really just a hop skip and a jump away. It doesn't really matter if businesses are closed until there's something you really need and that business is closed for the day. What? Closed? But, I want it now! You've been there. You know the feeling.

Ah, technology. We are addicted. According to a new survey, we'll give up just about anything to have WiFi.

Summer vacation is almost here. The best thing is that a vacation doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Yes, the "staycation" is alive and well and why not? It's less expensive and a vacation is really about giving your brain a rest from work and giving you some quality time with family.

School will be out soon and then it's official, vacation time. The great thing is you don't have to go very far to have a great vacation. My husband and I went to Tyler, Texas, last weekend to visit our friend, Lane. What a blast!

Be sure to join local bikers this Saturday, May 14, to help in a fundraiser for the Texarkana Fallen Bikers Memorial Wall. It all takes place at the Four States Fair Grounds from 10AM to 8PM.