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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...