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The average cost of a live tree is around $80, where the cost of a fake one is around $100. Although more expensive, fake trees last far longer, where real trees are disposed of after one use.

Plastic fantastic

Story by Kendyl Franklin and Oviya Justin December 17, 2024

When it comes to decorating for the holidays, every family has its own tradition—whether it's cutting down a fresh tree or picking one up from the store. It might be assumed that most families use...

Sophomore Jillian Brimm smiles during rehearsals for Choirs upcoming Christmas concert. On Dec. 12, 2024 Texas High held the annual Christmas Choir Concert at the Sullivan Preforming Arts Center.

Caroling, caroling

Story by Kateleigh Crowson, staff writer December 16, 2024

Melodies of Christmas classics echo off the auditorium’s walls as students harmonize, creating a joyful noise that would fill the ears of everyone who found themselves in the Sullivan Performing Arts...

Texarkana's Christmas season is filled with many festive events and cherished traditions. These events highlight the warmth and our overall community spirit of our town.

Christmas in Texarkana

Story by Lauren Richey, staff writer December 13, 2024

The smell of hot cocoa drifts through the air. The warmth of the glowing and twinkling lights overtake the senses as those walk past. Texarkana's Christmas season is filled with many festive events and...

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 the parking lot, lights flashing...

Volunteer firefighter and Texas High School junior Bella Cornelius points to gifts in the shopping cart while participating in Shop with a Cop. This year, shoppers spent $150 on their holiday gifts.

Police, Fire departments spread Christmas cheer

Story by Lyric Curtis, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Sirens sound as police officers, firefighters and EMT services round the corner of Target. Excited children line up on the sidewalk as the first responders ride by smiling and waving. Local first responders...

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Topping the Holiday Billboard Top 100 Chart for over a decade, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas" reigns supreme again this year. As of Dec. 1, 2023, Carey's song once again occupies the top spot for 58 straight weeks of the holiday season.

Thawing out Mariah Carey

Story by Jordan Womack, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

As the new Christmas season approaches, Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want For Christmas'' plays throughout the month of December. Whether you hear it on the speakers of your favorite store or just...

Coach Vince Minter supervised Leadership members assembly of a scooter for a Tiger Angel Gift.
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The season of giving

Story by Nashita Kalam, News/Feature Editor December 16, 2022

Little kids' faces light up as leadership students walk through the doorway with baskets of presents. They realize that they will still be getting a Christmas through the school, even if it isn’t from...

Nash officer Stephanie Walraven points in affirmation with her shopper to go to the toy section at Target. Children and first responders packed the aisles of the store during the shopping event.

Shop with a Cop

Story by Liberty Maldonado, News/Feature Editor December 14, 2022

Children gather excited for Santa and gifts on December 6 at the local Target for the annual Shop with a Cop. Organized by the Texarkana police and fire departments, it allows local children the opportunity...

Santa Claus is one of the most widely known holiday figures in the media.

Locking up Claus

Story by Aislyn Echols, opinion editor December 25, 2020

Santa Claus is one of the most widely known holiday figures in the media. Children jump for joy when they hear that this jolly Christmas figure has visited their home in the night while they dreamed of...

Yule is a Pagan holiday that is usually celebrated by Neopagans, Pagans, Germanic peoples, Norse Pagans and Celtic witches.

What is Yule?

Story by Margaret Mutoke, staff writer December 22, 2020

As Christmas is right around the corner, we must remember the origins of this holiday. Yule is a Pagan holiday that is usually celebrated by Neopagans, Pagans, Germanic peoples, Norse Pagans and Celtic...

Here’s a list of 12 festive and easy gifts to make on a budget. 

12 days of gift-mas 

Story by Mikayla Zverina, culture editor December 18, 2020

All year you wish that the most wonderful time of the year would just go ahead and get here until it finally arrives. You are filled with joy until you realize you haven gotten Christmas gifts for anyone....

Many families will not be able to celebrate Christmas this year; high prices for gifts, holiday food and decorations make it nearly impossible for many families to have the celebration they want, especially with COVID-19 causing a rise in unemployment.

Holiday donations

Story by Katey Pappas, staff writer December 16, 2020

As Christmas day approaches, children and families all over begin to anticipate the gifts, food and cheer that come with the holiday season. However, not every family will be able to experience these wonderful...

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