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Ross Perot

The late billionaire Ross Perot started out just as small as the rest of us. He began by selling seeds and saddles and doing other jobs at a young age in Texarkana where he learned business acumen that remained with him throughout his life. 

County Line Magazine lauds all the skilled individuals who express their talents in the arts, business, and community endeavors. They all started out small but sharing their stories is a way we help boost their careers while sharing all the good news about their accomplishments. 

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"Night Prey-er," oil painting by Doreen Poole won best in show at 211 Gallery's The Great Outdoors exhibit. Read more about the gallery's current exhibits in County Line Magazine.

Nature Takes Center Stage at PDNB Gallery

PDNB (Photographs Do Not Bend) Gallery features two solo exhibitions celebrating new works by photographer and birder Cheryl Medow and ceramic artist Robert Milnes. The exhibit runs through July 2. Medow’s stunning first solo exhibition in the gallery is titled Envisioning Habitat: An Altered Reality and features photographs of birds in foreign landscapes. Milnes' show is titled Sea What I Think and features work created recently. His inspiration was kindled on a 2021 trip to the Yucatan peninsula. READ MORE.

Ross Perot Born in Texarkana 

H. Ross Perot is known for founding two successful companies, Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1962 and Perot Systems in 1988. He also ran the two largest independent campaigns for president in 1992 and 1996. Perot garnered 19 percent of the popular vote in the first election but lost to Bill Clinton both times.

Perot was born in Texarkana on June 27, 1930, and began learning his business acumen from his father who was a cotton trader during the Depression. He began selling seeds and saddles, training horses, and delivering newspapers. He learned to negotiate for himself and became an Eagle Scout at age 13 in roughly 13 months. READ MORE.

ART & CULTURE

Communities Take Art to the Streets

Art walks and other outdoor arts events are drawing people to the region’s downtowns for shopping and entertainment. Visitors enjoy meeting local artists and watching them as they create. READ MORE.

Enjoy Broccoli Salad with Blueberries

Here's a healthy recipe from food vlogger Lauren Wacaser for Broccoli Blueberry Salad With Poppyseed Dressing. The salad is sweet from the poppy seed dressing and ripe blueberries but is well-balanced with the sharpness of the red onion and the buttery flavor of the cashews. READ MORE.

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