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
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?
Sponsor A Horse And Help A Child At Runnin’ WJ Ranch [PHOTOS]
Did you know that you could feed a horse and help a child all at the same time? You can at Runnin' WJ Ranch!
Texarkana Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for north central Bowie County in Texarkana, Texas until 4:30 p.m.
Serve Berries With Mascarpone For A Refreshing Summer Treat! [RECIPE] [VIDEO]
There is just something about plump, delicious, refreshing berries that delivers the taste of summer! That's one of the reasons we love this easy-to-make, yummy crowd-pleasing recipe we're confident your family will love.
New Boston’s Shannon Richardson Charged For Sending Ricin-Poisoned Letters to President Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Federal prosecutors announced today that Shannon Richardson, 35, of New Boston, Texas has been officially charged following her arrest on June 7 after she allegedly sent ricin-poisoned letters to President Barack Obama, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Mark Glaze.
Teachers Make A Difference When They Champion A Child [VIDEO]
Each of us have been affected by teachers. Some of them were great, while others failed to inspire. But for those who step up, filled with compassion and the determination to educate, they hold the power to shape the future of the world by daring their students to dream, even when it may seem that the odds are stacked against the children who populate their classrooms.
New Boston Woman Arrested For Sending Ricin Laced Letters To President Obama And New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg
The media and officials have been searching for the person responsible for sending three ricin-laced letters to President Obama, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and the director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns since the notes were found during routine mail screenings in May. But now officials have now taken a culprit into custody.
A Place Called Home
Recently, one of our employees told us about this little male kitten who needs to find his forever family. Could you be the one to offer him a place called home?
A Veteran’s Greatest Test [VIDEO]
The war in Iraq took many prisoners. Some of them were the families and citizens caught in the middle of the fray. But others were the men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces and returned home different people, changed from who they were when they first went overseas.
Will You Be At Railfest This Weekend?
It's that time of year folks! Time to slip into those cowboy boots you stashed in your closet, don your stetson, and come out to Front Street Plaza for great music featuring Easton Corbin!