TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
S ummer has arrived, and with it, the words every parent and teenager has been waiting for, “School is out.” We limped through that final month like everyone else, counting down days, surviving the sprint of the end-of- year everything, and watching my kids run completely out of steam somewhere around the second week of May. They were done. I was done. The golf course was calling their names, and honestly, a new routine was calling mine. And what better way to kick off summer than to do something you will absolutely love (and occasionally regret)?
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We bought a boat. If you are a boat owner, you already know exactly where this is going. If you are not, allow me to prepare you. There is a saying that floats around every dock in America: “Bust Out Another Thousand,” better known as B.O.A.T. I heard it approximately four times in our first week of ownership, and I have never felt so seen in my life. A boat is not a wise investment in the traditional sense. My accountant would probably like me to stop talking about it altogether. But it is an investment in something that does not show up on a balance sheet. It is afternoons on the water with my kids, who are growing up faster than I can keep track of, and memories made before they are too cool to spend a Saturday with their mom. Our boys love the lake. And if I am being completely honest, so do I. Every single dollar of it. So here we are with a boat that, from October through May, collects storage fees, requires winterization, and generally reminds me that boat ownership is a year-round commitment disguised as seasonal joy. Worth it. Completely worth it. And if you are thinking about taking the plunge yourself, go see the team at Gregg Orr Marine. They will get you on the water. This month’s issue is your guide to doing summer right. Our “Escape Close to Home” special section is packed with getaways you can reach on less than a tank of gas, which we can all appreciate right now. Whether you are looking for a weekend on the water, a trail worth hiking, or a small town worth wandering, we have you covered close to home. We are also featuring the Texarkana Airshow, taking place at the end of the month, with a full day of events the whole family will love. Do not miss our feature on Red River Army Depot. From its World War II roots to drone technology, advanced manufacturing, and a lithium boom that has national security implications, the story of what is happening right here in our backyard is one you will not want to put down. All your monthly favorites are inside, too. Thank you for reading and for supporting the local businesses that fill these pages. They make this magazine possible, and they are worth your visit. Now, if you need me, I will be learning to drive a boat.
ALANA MOREL alana@txkmag.com KARA HUMPHREY kara@txkmag.com LEAH ORR leah@txkmag.com BRITTANY ROBLES brittany@txkmag.com MATT CORNELIUS matt@txkmag.com Local Sources CLARE ANGIER MADELINE HAAK DANI HAMBLETT SHELBY McELHANY TRACI PITMAN JOE REGAN
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