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Standing up in front of one of her health science classes, Kamryn Hamilton teaches. Previously a NICU nurse, Hamilton transitioned to teaching at Texas High in hopes of inspiring students in that career field.

From NICU to classroom • 551 Views

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TISD Police Officer Bart Veal and one of his four shoppers roll through Target to the store’s toy aisle while at the Shop with a Cop & Firefighter event on Dec. 3, 2024. Veal and other first responders from around the Texarkana area helped provide children with Christmas presents.

Holiday heroes • 300 Views

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Texas High Head Softball Coach Chelsea Slider grasps the head of Assistant Coach Courtney Cooper as the Lady Tiger Softball Team is one base hit away from win. After the Texas vs. Pine Tree game, the team went onto 5A Division II playoffs.

Leading with passion • 219 Views

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Dowd earns the crown

Dowd earns the crown • 219 Views

NEWS
Senior Courtlyn Elyse parts ways with visiting representatives from neighboring school districts. On March 27, 2025, Leadership Day was held in the Multi-purpose building on the Texas High campus and a district-wide showcase at the Texarkana Convention Center.
Texas High holds Leadership Day convention
March 31, 2025
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Peter pushes forward
March 27, 2025
Tango takeoff
Tango takeoff
March 26, 2025
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Building tomorrow
March 25, 2025
FEATURE
SUBMITTED PHOTO: Sophomore Camila Lusinchi smiles as she poses with her Outstanding Delegate Award. On March 1, 2025, Texas High's Model UN attended team attended the Fourth Annual Model UN Conference at Rice University.
Diplomacy and dedication
March 11, 2025
With the Tiger Band marching in unison behind him, senior Ryker Meadows practices the route march for an upcoming performance. Meadows recently received the opportunity to perform at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio as part of the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention with the Texas All-State Band.
Hitting the right note
February 25, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Texas High School sophomore, Jillian Brim, recently earned an Honorable Mention Award in the prestigious National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for her compelling essay, exploring themes of relationships, loss and father-daughter dynamics.
Memoir magic
February 14, 2025
SPORTS
The Junior Varsity Boys team poses for a group photo at the District meet where they placed third overall
Birdies, bogeys, and un-fore-gettable memories
March 31, 2025
Junior soccer team captain Alexis West prepares to kick the ball during the Tigers' game against Nacadoches on Feb. 11, 2025. Throughout the course of her high school career, West injured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL) and meniscus, benching her for most of the year.
Journey to recovery
March 12, 2025
Jacob High throws a fast ball on the mound against the Evangel Eagles. the Tigers beat the Eagle 8-1 securing a win for the first game, Feb. 5, 2025.
Who’s on the mound?
March 6, 2025
CULTURE
What began as a religious feast that honored Ireland’s patron saint, Maewyn Succat (more commonly known as Saint Patrick), began evolving into a worldwide celebration of Irish heritage and cultural pride that people all over the world celebrate.
The world turns green
March 20, 2025
The season of Lent officially began on March 5 with Ash Wednesday. At church services that evening, many believers received ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead. The cross signifies repentance and a reminder of the fragility and beauty of life. From this moment until April 17, everyone observing Lent strives to add positive habits, grow more fruitful in their faith, and commit to giving up a worldly pleasure for the sake of their relationship with Christ.
Lent through the ages
March 17, 2025
Starting in 1976, only 49 years ago, Black History Month was officially recognized and dedicated to the African Americans who worked tirelessly, night and day, to prove to America that they are humans and just as capable as the rest of society. African Americans have contributed heavily to society by setting new precedents for their intellect and capability.
Recognizing Black History Month
February 28, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Mac Miller’s team released his new album, Balloonerism, on Jan. 17, 2025. Miller recorded and created the album in 2014 but never released it to the public until recently.
The best is yet to come
February 27, 2025
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College & Career Readiness
College & Career Readiness
March 13, 2025

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OPINION
Despite making up nearly half of all athletes, women's sports comprise an average of 15% of total sports media coverage. This fact dismays many female athletes, crushing their passion for their sports. The issue surrounding this subject discourages many female athletes at Texas High, especially those who don’t play a popular or highly fantasized sport.
Level the playing field
Story by Jillian Tyler, staff writer
Love without labels
Love without labels
Story by Lillian Cooper, staff writer
In Arkansas, employees on minimum wage receive $11.00 per hour, whereas in nearby Texas, the rate stands at the federal minimum of $7.25. This significant contrast underscores the impact of state policies on the earnings of teen workers.
Wage rage
Story by Haley Waddell and Zyon Trotter
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