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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
Story by Palin Nichols, staff writer • December 4, 2024

Eyes glow, teeth show and children of all different backgrounds and ages gather along the sidewalk of Target in Texarkana as police and fire department vehicles roll into...

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SUBMITTED PHOTO: Dr. Jaquelyn Smith  smiles after her graduation form Baylor University. After achieving two Masters degrees in Administration, Dr. Smith furthered her education and graduated with her doctorates in 2024.
Journey to the doctorate
Story by Rece Beaird, staff writer • December 2, 2024

Dr. Jacquelyn Smith, who previously worked at Nash Elementary and Kilpatrick Elementary, now brings her extensive experience to her role as assistant principal at Texas High....

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Model UN President, Hudson Reed, brands documents in preparation for an upcoming trip. On Nov. 7, 2024, Model UN departed from Texas High to a conference in Houston Texas.
Uniting for a cause
Story by Kendyl Franklin, staff writer • November 11, 2024

Throughout the school year so far, the Model United Nations club organized multiple fundraisers this year to raise money for upcoming trips, while also allowing members to...

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Dual role, double impact
Dual role, double impact
Story by Jillian Tyler, staff writer • October 16, 2024

Amongst the sea of cheering and barking plays, offensive coach Ryan Forbes stays calm throughout the game. Forbes, a new history teacher and football coach at Texas high,...

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A need for speed
Story by Zyon Trotter, staff writer • September 30, 2024

Students’ conversations are slowly transitioning to the topic of growing up and getting their permits and hardship licenses. With sophomores turning 15 and 16, driving...

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On Aug. 1, 2024 computer science teacher Mark Ahrens is honored for his achievement as Secondary Region 8 teacher of the year at the annual TISD Convocation in the Sullivan Performing Arts Center. Ahrens moved up to compete at the state level for teacher of the year.
Ahrens strives for greater
Story by Zyon Trotter, staff writer • September 6, 2024

Mark Ahrens, who previously got nominated Region 8 Teacher of the Year, decides to compete for the state to make a greater impact on as many people as possible.  Ahrens...

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On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Settling into the new culture, Assistant principal Theresa Knight-Allen types on her computer. Knight-Allen transitioned from Westlawn Elementary to Texas High School, taking the science department and other avenues under her wing.
Take it up a notch
Story by Kunan Anjum, editor-in-chief • August 22, 2024

Theresa Knight-Allen is one of the new assistant principals at Texas High managing community outreach, attendance, make-up hours, and the science department. Before working...

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A compilation of different Islamic objects is shown. Muslims around the world observe the month of Ramadan from March 11 to April 9.
No, not even water
Story by Nashita Kalam, Editor-in-Chief • April 9, 2024

The alarm goes off at a time where the rest of the neighborhood sleeps, but one house is wide awake. Inside that house, a family gathers at a table with breakfast as they...

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Junior Justin Gentry emerges from a hidden passage in Texas High's production of "Murder on the Orient Express." Gentry has acted in many of Texas high's productions throughout his high school career. (submitted photo)
Texas High today, Broadway tomorrow
Story by Kateleigh Crowson, Staff Writer • March 25, 2024

The lights go down. The auditorium falls quiet. When the spotlight turns on, junior Justin Gentry’s face appears as he takes the stage for yet another production.  Gentry...

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Seeing double
Story by Sophie Keller and Oviya Justin March 4, 2024

High school can be a long and winding road with twists and turns all throughout, and a lonely road if you enter alone; however, for a select 23 students in Texas High’s...

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Classroom cat, Farmer, lays on desk as an agriculture student works quietly on his Chromebook. The cats help teach students responsibility and overcome fears of domesticated animals.
Cats out of the bag
Story by Kate West, Staff Writer • February 27, 2024

Entering the agriculture building, the sounds of meows greet you. As students work quietly at their desks, a fluffy creature hops on the table and sits beside them, observing...

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Senior Salem Alonge performs group vocal warm-ups during choir. Alonge is the only Texas High student to move on to All-State choir.
Sing it loud
Story by Kunan Anjum, Staff Writer • February 23, 2024

One after another, the musicians move onto stage in position, ready to perform. Voices echo off the walls of the hall as judges ponder the question. Who moves on to the next...

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Junior Isabella Cornelius poses in front of a fire truck wearing her protective uniform.  She volunteers at the Red Lick Fire Department in addition to being a full-time high school student.
Cornelius on the call
Story by Lyric Curtis, Staff Writer • February 8, 2024

Blaring sirens sound, marking the arrival of EMT services, police officers and firefighters. First responders are the first to arrive, saving lives, and they will be the last...

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Junior starts modeling career
Story by Jordan Womack, Staff Writer • January 31, 2024

Some high schoolers run on a track, others run club meetings, but junior Lila McKay runs the runway. McKay has taken on the challenge of modeling while still in high school. Lila...

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Light shining on her, senior Riley White sits in front of a camera while students practice their UIL Film skills.
A new shot
Story by Kateleigh Crowson, Staff Writer • January 25, 2024

Over the last month, Texas High’s new theatrical film class put in multiple hours of work on their short films to submit to the UIL competition for videography/short films. Originally...

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