TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
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W e have landed in a season of firsts and lasts. This month, my oldest son, John Henry, is starting high school and getting his learner’s permit. It feels like just yesterday I was buckling him into a car seat, and now he is behind the wheel. As he takes the driver’s seat, I will be gripping the door handle and whispering prayers at every turn. At the same time, my youngest son, George, is heading into his final year of middle school. And if you have ever parented a middle schooler, then you already know, we are hanging in there with one eye on the finish line. It’s a chapter of life that has me taking plenty of deep breaths as I navigate the rollercoaster of teenage emotions. When my boys were younger, we did the full tour of youth sports. Tee-ball, basketball, soccer, flag football—you name it, we tried it. There were times when our garage looked more like a sporting goods store. Eventually, both boys found their way to golf, and now it is the one sport they truly love. They may not always come out on top, but they consistently show up, put in the work, and learn something new every time they step onto the course. We are fortunate to have great local competition that keeps them motivated and humble, and let’s be honest, that is a valuable life lesson in itself. That’s the thing about competition, it is full of valuable lessons. Whether it is on the golf course, under the Friday night
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
lights, or in the world of business, competition drives us. It pushes us to work harder, think smarter, and aim higher. One of the best things
competition teaches us is the importance of respect. Over time, you begin to recognize that the people who challenge you the most are often the ones you admire the most. There is something meaningful about rising to the challenge while still cheering for the ones rising beside you. In this issue, our Friday Night Lights section showcases local students and athletes from across the area. What you see on these pages is the result of a lot of behind-the-scenes coordination. It takes parents who go the extra mile, coaches and staff who make time in their busy days, and the incredible Texarkana Magazine team believing in everything we do. With enough group texts and emails, anything is possible. There is more to enjoy this month, too. Inside, you will find a book review of The Anxious Generation , learn about LifeWise Academy, a home feature, and a witty, wise column by the always-insightful Patsy Morriss. Welcome back to school and to the return of routine, even if it feels like summer break ended just a little too soon.
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