House & Home
A/C HEATING Winner: Lone Star Heating and Air
Owner Matt Shirley started Lone Star Heating and Air in spring 2013. Shortly afterward, he began to work as a fireman with the Atlanta (Texas) Fire Department. He worked both careers full time for two years before focusing his attention on the HVAC business. Lone Star serves residential and light commercial customers.
Second Place: Cook’s Heating and Air Conditioning
Third: Place Goff Heating and Air
APARTMENTS
Winner: Arista Apartment Homes
Arista Apartment Homes is a residential community featuring one, two- and three-bedroom apartments in Texarkana, Texas, minutes from shopping, dining and entertainment and just 25 minutes to downtown. Spacious layouts and amenities welcome you home, along with exceptional service and a convenient location. Amenities include a fitness center. Contact their friendly, professional office staff to schedule a tour today.
Second Place: Waggoner Creek
Third Place: Park at Summerhill
APPLIANCE STORE Winner: Lafferty’s Home Center
Since its creation in 1972, Lafferty’s has become a leading provider of appliances and electronics in the Texarkana region. In 2008, they took it to the next level when they opened the 24,000-square-foot Lafferty’s Home Center facing Interstate 30 at the University Avenue exit. This facility showcases some of the best appliances the industry has to offer.
The Lafferty’s sales team is well versed in all things appliance and can help you with everything from a new home or kitchen remodel to replacing a broken washer or purchasing a new TV. They offer a wide selection of tile and granite and will be happy to assist with those items, as well.
Second Place: Lowe’s Third Place: Conn’s
CARPET/FLOORING Winner: Tally Alley Flooring Warehouse
A long-standing flooring business, Tally Alley Flooring Warehouse is at 60 Sherwood Drive in Nash, Texas.
Second Place: Carter Adams Flooring
Third Place: Lighthouse & Flooring
CARPET CLEANING Winner: Oxi Fresh
Oxi Fresh is proud of its commitment to environmentally friendly cleaning methods. That commitment means they end up saving about 58 gallons of water per home, compared to traditional steam cleaners, so customers get a fast, one-hour dry time with no sticky residue. Not only do the carpets dry quickly with their revolutionary, oxygenated cleaning system, but stains and dirt seem to vanish whenever they clean. Customers really like their deep, green carpet cleaning service.
Second Place: Bennie’s
Carpet Cleaning
Third Place: A Cleaner Carpet
CUSTOM HOME AUDIO Winner: Sound Towne Sound Towne
Since 1969, has been serving the Ark-latex with quality products, knowledge and installations. They encourage shoppers to do their research and think twice before making a purchase from an online company or the part-time guys that claim to offer the best deal. Sound Towne is locally owned and has been at its current location since 1984. Sound Towne offers the latest in audio, video, satellite and security at competitive prices.
Second Place: Audio Center
Third Place: Clear Audio
ELECTRICIAN
Winner: Artex Electric For over 45 years, Artex Electric has performed commercial electrician services for customers throughout Texarkana. In fact, Artex Electric was the fifth electrical services company to become licensed in Arkansas. Its license number is 005.
Second Place: Integrity Electrical
Third Place: JEL Electric
FENCE
Winner: Richardson Fence & Patio
Since 1953, Richardson Fence & Patio has been family owned and operated and serving the Texarkana metropolitan area. They are committed to working with customers to create a long lasting, beautiful fence in a timely manner and at a reasonable price. They are known for their workmanship and service to customers. They offer chain link, vinyl coated chain link, wood privacy, split rail, ornamental custom iron, pre-fabricated ornamental steel, vinyl fencing, patio covers and enclosures for residential and commercial applications.
Second Place: Texarkana Fence
Third Place: Abercrombie and Fence
FURNITURE
Winner: Four States Furniture
Four States Furniture is a family-owned, community oriented company dedicated to providing quality home furnishings at the lowest possible price. They are proud to partner with more than 50 of the top brands of furniture, mattresses and home accents in the industry.
Their assortment ranges from quality value-priced furniture to heirlooms that will last a lifetime. Styles range from classic traditional to the strikingly modern. With designers on staff, they are equipped to provide in-home service including residential and commercial floor plans and customized furniture. They also feature an in-house delivery and service team, which assures your purchase will be handled professionally every time.
Second Place: Lafferty’s Home Center
Third Place: Ashley
HOME BUILDER
Winner: G.W. Strickland Custom Homes
Owner Gary Strickland was a firefighter when he began his construction business 30 years ago. G.W. Strickland Custom Homes was founded on a commitment to giving honest, realistic bids and quality workmanship. The company has built more than 250 houses and offices and has many repeat customers. Their specialty is building the last house you ever want to live in—the house where quality matters the most. Whether large or small, it is the house where the fine details are paid attention to. The company uses local subcontractors and services the product.
Second Place: TDC General Contractors
Third Place: Lach-on Construction
HOME ELECTRONICS
Winner: Best Buy
The local Best Buy is part of a chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances and more. The company’s headquarters are in Richfield, Minnesota.
Second Place: Garry’s Gadgets
Third Place: Lowe’s
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Winner: The Design
Center at Red River Lumber
The Design Center provides the aesthetics for the lumber company. It features appliances, cabinetry, doors, windows, millwork, flooring, fireplaces and natural stone.
Second Place: Jason Eppinette Construction
Third Place: TDC General Contractors
HOME REMODELING
Winner: Jason Epinnette Construction
Jason Eppinette Construction is a reliable home builder/contractor offering the experience and reliability you need. They make building your dream home a streamlined process. From the initial planning to designing a customized exterior and interior design, they deliver Texarkana a new home-building experience.
Second Place: The Design Center at Red River Lumber
Third Place: TDC General Contractors
HOME SECURITY Winner: ADT Home Security
ADT Home Security installs monitored home security systems throughout Texarkana. ADT Security is the nation’s leader in monitoring home security systems. This helps homeowners achieve a greater peace of mind across the United States, including many homeowners. ADT’S numerous customer monitoring centers are operated by ADT trained security professionals whose only job is to monitor your home or business 24 hours each day, every day.
Second Place: Vivint Third Place: Vital Security
INSULATION Winner: Red River Lumber
Founded in 1992, Red River Lumber is locally owned and operated. “We are a member of the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce, Texarkana Homebuilders Association, Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation and many local civic organizations. We offer many options in quality homebuilding products,” the company states on its website.
Second Place: Insulation Works
Third Place: Superior Homes
INTERNET PROVIDER Winner: Sparklight
For four years running, Sparklight has been ranked as one of the top ISPS in the entire nation. Sparklight not only offers faster speed and better prices, but they also care about making life more convenient for customers. They are truly a leader of high-speed Internet providers.
Second Place: Kinetic by Windstream
Third Place: AT&T
LANDSCAPING Winner: H&N Landscaping and Nursery H&N Landscaping and Nursery’s
retail garden center has proudly provided customers with everything they need to make their landscape shine for more than 30 years. Their selection includes everything from bulk stone, compost and top soil to ornamental trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials. They also offer a great selection of bagged mulches, soils, and fertilizers. A true full-service nursery, their knowledgeable and friendly staff can help you solve insect and disease issues, or find that perfect plant for any situation in the landscape.
Second Place: Freeman Landscape
Third Place: 316 Landscaping Solutions
LAWN AND SPRINKLER
Winner: Freeman Landscape
Second Place: H&N Landscaping and Nursery
Third Place: Taylor Lawn & Landscape
LOCKSMITH
Winner: Pop A Lock Pop-a-lock provides
the fastest, most reliable lockout services 24 hours, each day of the year. They are fully insured and offer low rates.
Second Place: Locksmithtxk
Third Place: Advanced Locking Systems
MOBILE HOME
Winner: Hobbs Manufactured Homes
Locally owned and operated, Hobbs Manufactured Homes is dedicated to providing the highest quality homes at the best possible price. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or are looking for a home for your property, Hobbs has knowledgeable and friendly home consultants who are committed to helping you find your dream home.
Second Place: Clayton Manufactured Homes
Third Place: Star Homes
MORTGAGE COMPANY Winner: Commercial National Bank Commercial National Bank’s
history of serving the area’s financial needs begins on the steps of Texarkana, Arkansas, City Hall in early 1964. That’s where shareholders met for the first time. A month later, CNB opened its doors in a small, leased, red brick building along Walnut Street. Its main mission is
to serve the banking and economic needs of Texarkana and the surrounding counties of Miller County, Arkansas and Bowie County, Texas. CNB has always been a responsible member of the business community and is committed to its best interests.
Second Place: SWBC Morgage and Jason Cree
Third Place: Red River Credit Union
MOVING Winner: Bill’s Movers
When it comes to moving, you need the best in Texarkana. Bill’s Movers strives to offer you the tops in service and facilities. With more than 40 years experience in this business, their experience far exceeds all others in Texarkana. Bill’s Movers works hard to offer the best service and facility at the most reasonable rates.
Second Place: Gettin’ It Done Guys
Third Place: Walker Moving and Lawn Service
NURSERY/GARDEN
Winner: H& N Landscaping and Nursery
Second Place: Freeman’s Nurseries
Third Place: Twitty Nursery
PEST CONTROL
Winner: Lawrence Termite & Pest Control
Lawrence Termite & Pest Control helps you keep the bugs out. They specialize in termite control, and they’ll take care of everything from termite inspection to quarterly treatments. They’re fully licensed and insured in both Arkansas and Texas and happy to travel within a 56-mile radius of the Nashville, Arkansas, area. Second Place: Pest Pro Third Place: Rushing Pest Control
PLUMBING
Winner: Pipe Monkey Plumbing
Pipe Monkey Plumbing is built on more than 16 years of industry experience. “Our owner and operator has completed a wide range of plumbing repairs and installation projects for both residential and commercial customers. You can trust him to use his incredible expertise, high-quality equipment and strict attention to detail to provide you with outstanding final results,” the company website states.
Second Place: Artex Electric/service First Pro
Third Place: Goff Heating and Air
POOL/HOT TUB Winner: Paradise Pools Paradise
Founded in 1979,
Pools is one of the most trusted pool companies in the Texarkana area. For almost 40 years they have been building long-term relationships with customers by providing hard work, good ethics and customer satisfaction. With well over 1,000 pools that bear their name, they are a leader in the inground pool industry with an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Second Place: Fun Pools and Spa Third Place: The Pool Hut
REAL ESTATE
Winner: Impact Realty Impact Realty is focused on providing customers with the best results and service in the industry. They listen carefully to understand your real estate goals and work hard to create solutions that make sense for you. Whether you are new to the market or an experienced investor, they have the expertise, proven track record and resources to help you achieve your real estate goals. They have extensive knowledge of Texarkana and surrounding areas, located in the Texas and Arkansas area, and can help you find the right home for you or the right buyer for your home.
Second Place: Griffin Realtors
Third Place: Coldwell Banker
REALTOR Winner: Tracy Spradlin
With 20 years of experience under her belt, Tracy Spradlin realizes the importance of loving and enjoying what one does for a living. In 2005, Tracy Spradlin became licensed as a real estate broker in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma in order to further her education and knowledge of the industry. Customers rave about the dedication and hard work she puts forth to help them find their dream homes.
Second Place: Amber Gideon Stewart
Third Place: Sarah Sealy
ROOFING
Winner: Tony Langford Roofing & Construction
In business for 20 years, Tony Langford Roofing & Construction bills itself as the top “roofing company in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.”
Second Place: Bohon Roofing & Construction
Third Place: Aguilar’s Roofing
SIDING/HOME EXTERIOR
Winner: Henry’s Siding Henry’s Siding Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and in 1993 Henry’s Siding was operating as Henry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter. Over the last 33 years Vickie has added many different product lines, including vinyl siding, seamless gutter, custom replacement windows, carport/patio covers, screen/sun rooms and metal roof.
Second Place: Superior Siding
Third Place: Energy Savers
TITLE
Winner: Twin City Title At Twin City Title, they provide title insurance and related real estate closing and mortgage services to individual consumers, mortgage lenders, businesses and government agencies. They
can handle all types of properties including residential, commercial and land. They work to protect their clients from financial loss and hardship resulting from unknown judgments and liens, unlawful transfers, issues within a property’s title, or applications of fraud.
Second Place: Southwest Title
Third Place: Stewart Title
WINDOW
Winner: Texarkana Door & Window
Texarkana Door & Window
was established in 1986. Originally named Texarkana Door Systems Manufacturing Company, the company started with five employees in a 5,000-square-foot building. In 1992, the name was changed to Texarkana Door & Window. “We have continued to grow to be a premier production center of quality doors and windows. Serving dealers across four states, our main focus is wholesale business,” the company states on its website.
Second Place: Window World
Third Place: Energy Savers