TTPD’s Guide to Keeping our Kids Safe This Year
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…
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A Visitor’s Viewpoint of Diamond Searching
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,…
Congressman Pat Fallon Addresses Constituents
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…
Basic Rock and Mineral Cleaning at Home
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…
Will the 2021 Houston Texans Be Better Than Last Year?
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…
The Pandemic May Actually Make High Fashion Affordable
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…
Discovering Lamproite at the Crater
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…
From Pandemic to Pandemic, Texarkana Man Reflects on Life Well-Lived
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…
Visitor Finds Two-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
It’s thrilling when hard work pays off. For years, 26-year-old Christian Liden, of Poulsbo, Wash., has wanted to find the raw materials to make his own engagement ring. He started by panning for gold around his home state. After five…
Walking in Mud
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! On April 23, more than three inches of rain fell on the park. In the days after, lots of people visited and left with mud-caked shoes, tools, and kids. Visitors often don’t realize…
10 Awesome Features to Look Out for On Online Casinos
The number of online casinos has exploded in the past decade or so with more players opting to play on their computers, smartphones or tablets. There is also a larger selection of games to choose from at different casinos. Because…
3 Ways To Turn Your Restaurant Into An Experience
If you really want to attract a new range of customers to your restaurant, you may want to transform from being an eatery to a full experience. People are hugely enthusiastic about going out again, and they want to make…
How Real Estate Insurance Protects During International Travel
International lovers get to experience the world from a variety of perspectives, but international travel can make selecting insurance a bit difficult. Whether you have homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, you need to know how these policies keep you protected while…
Improve Your Odds With These Effective Horse Racing Betting Strategies
Horse racing is considered the third most popular sport to bet on in the United States. But the sport is not anticipated by the thrill of the race itself; sports enthusiasts watch it to place bets! Most, if not all,…
Tips for Finding Diamonds on the Surface
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! One of the easiest ways to find diamonds here is surface searching. Many of the large diamonds people hear about in the news are found on the surface of the plowed search area.…