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Tadarian Ball commits as a running back to the University of Orgeon Ducks on a football scholarship

D1 Duck plans to fly north • 529 Views

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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 • 514 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 • 285 Views

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LaDerrian Gray carries the ball on a rushing play at the inaugural Football Kick-Off Event on Aug. 17, 2024 at Tiger Stadium at Grim Park. The event allowed all Texarkana ISD football teams to scrimmage and also hosted events for elementary cheer and dance camps with Texas High School cheer and drill teams.

Tigers challenge Lobos for scrimmage • 272 Views

NEWS
As of Jan. 8, 2024, Texas High School officially adopted a digital hall pass system through “The Student Safety Company,” Securly. Along with implementing this software for distributing hall passes, new restrictions on student restroom usage came into effect. 
Progressing passes
February 13, 2025
Bradley Irvin, Director of School Security and District Police Chief, presents a bullying-prevention initiative. On Feb. 5, 2025, the TISD Volunteers in Public Education members (VIPs) held a public town hall meeting at the TISD Services Building. 
Reducing the risk
February 11, 2025
Health science teacher Joe Nolen stands at thee front of the class as he presents what his class has to offer in front of s group of eight graders.
Planning ahead
February 6, 2025
Freshman Nirav Neupane smiles as he shakes Congressman Nathaniel Moran's hand. On Thursday, Jan. 30, Neupane was recognized for winning the Congressional App Award.
App your service
January 30, 2025
FEATURE
Dowd earns the crown
Dowd earns the crown
February 3, 2025
More than 1.2 million Texas teens report having mental, behavioral, or developmental problems (MEDBP); this startling number represents over 20% of Texan youth. The need for school counselors is vital to the overall well-being of students across the nation, as it’s estimated that the signs of mental health depletion manifest around the age of 14 in many teenagers.
Appreciating aid
February 3, 2025
Freshman Nirav Neupane smiles as he shakes Congressman Nathaniel Moran's hand. On Thursday, Jan. 30, Neupane was recognized for winning the Congressional App Award.
App your service
January 30, 2025
SPORTS
Head Coach Eric Cross huddles with the team to draw and explain defenses. The Tigers played the Tyler Lions Feb. 7, 2025 resulting in a defeat of 59-50.
Senior night showdown
February 12, 2025
Junior Kate Cook slides past second in the Tigers scrimmage against the Hooks Hornets feb. 3, 2025.
Stepping up to the plate
February 5, 2025
Junior Gunnar Taylor raises the boy's swim team district trophy after winning the entire meet on Feb. 3, 2025. Both boys and girls teams won their district meet with 24 out of the 26 swimmers advancing to regionals.
District dominance
February 3, 2025
CULTURE
Valentine's Day started back around 270 A.D. when the Christian church decided to place this in the middle of February with the intent to have a feast to celebrate the anniversary of St. Valentine’s death and burial to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia. Modernly, this holiday is celebrated in the United States and other places worldwide with rose bouquets, candy, teddy bears, and chocolates gifted between loved ones.
A heartfelt history
February 10, 2025
Beyonce at the 67th Grammys Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
2025 Grammys recap
February 3, 2025
More than 1.2 million Texas teens report having mental, behavioral, or developmental problems (MEDBP); this startling number represents over 20% of Texan youth. The need for school counselors is vital to the overall well-being of students across the nation, as it’s estimated that the signs of mental health depletion manifest around the age of 14 in many teenagers.
Appreciating aid
February 3, 2025
Netflix released the second season of popular thriller series "Squid Games" on Dec. 26, 2024. Set in a dystopian world, the show revolves around 456 people who are in debt, each selected to play life-or-death games for a massive cash prize. (Courtesy Netflix)
A pentathlon of peril
January 21, 2025
HEADS UP: Feb. 10-15, 2025
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2024 Pop Culture recap
2024 Pop Culture recap
Story by Zyon Trotter, Kunan Anjum, Rece Beaird and Haley Waddell • December 18, 2024

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OPINION
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
Energy drinks, though often perceived as a fast-acting cure to the intense drowsiness young adults face daily, prove to be toxic beverages often disguised beneath fruity notes of peach and cherry, and lime, ultimately overpowering the effectiveness of its anti-exhaustion agent.
The toxic truth
Story by Leighton Kelems, staff writer
Issues surrounding violence on campus prompt officers to use pepper spray. Mount Sinai’s online health library says pepper spray, classified as a chemical weapon, harms people with asthma, COPD, or other lung conditions.
A burning question
Story by Kunan Anjum, editor-in-chief
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