Even though the United States and Canada are neighboring countries, there are many differences between these two nations. In particular, this article is going to take a deeper dive into the differences in legislation within the two countries as it…
Heartbreak over the Texas High Vs. Arkansas High football game being canceled caused leadership and Student Council directors Susan and Courtney Waldrep to decide that “the show must go on.” Or in this case, the pep rally must continue but…
Sarah Shelton (Mamaw), age 73, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday August 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Tx. She leaves behind her husband of over 37 years Mr.Glen E Shelton. Sarah was born in Shreveport, La on November 25,…
The world is massively influenced by what happens in sports. Sports teams make and share megabucks with their communities and sports players often take stands on political and worldly issues. These players and teams have a large influence over society…
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Most people who have visited the park recognize the search area as an open field with plowed rows about every five feet. Trees scattered throughout the field provide shade from the summer heat,…
The new principal at Texas High School Patti OBannon shows “it’s the place to be” and she is all about the students. Texas High is rich in traditions and Principal OBannon with Vice-Principal Richard Stahl worked with senior parents to…
Everyone’s afraid of something. Maybe you’re terrified of heights, or perhaps you’re petrified of spiders. But what about your upcoming move? Whether you’re switching job locations, settling down with your partner, or merely retiring, moving can be stressful and scary.…
Most area kids are headed back to school this week, so here’s a quick reminder about what do when you see a school bus stopped on the side of the road. Of course, we all know that we’re supposed to…
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! While our staff help people prepare for diamond searching every day, a visitor’s advice can provide a fresh perspective. I recently spoke with James Armstead and his sister Willie Trice, of Kansas City,…
When Bill Clinton and Barak Obama were president, many members of Congress vehemently opposed their policies and politics. We truly believed they had bad ideas for America, but most of us did not question their mental acuity because we had…
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! What do you do with the rocks and minerals you find at the park once you get home? One option is to display some of your beautiful finds. When cleaned properly, many of…
Are the Houston Texans going to be better in 2021 than last season? The short answer, probably not. But let’s look at what we know so far this summer and assess the team accordingly, without any home-state biases. AFC South…
When was the last time you bought clothing? If you’re like millions of other people, COVID-19 made fashion a slipping priority in your life. Many have been strapped for cash due to closing businesses and job losses, but your choice…
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Visitors to the Crater of Diamonds can find much more than diamonds here. One of the most common rocks found at the park is also one of the rarest to find beyond the…
Les Stratton is no stranger to pandemics. When COVID-19 began to rage through Texas and beyond last year, Stratton couldn’t help but think of when Polio ravaged the country when he was a much younger man. In fact, he’s been…
