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Tiger Times

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 in with the secondary grade...

Introducing himself at the first pep rally of the school year, new Texas High principal Ben Renner addresses the community. Renner previously served as the Cleburne High School principal. Students gathered in the Tiger Center for the annual back to school event on August 14, 2023.

From yellow jacket to tiger

Story by Sophie Keller, Editor-in-Chief August 16, 2023

As summer comes to a close, Texas High welcomes not only a new class of students, but also an assortment of new staff.  On July 1, 2023, Ben Renner officially began his new role as principal of Texas...

Patti O'Bannon takes over Texas High School principal position after departure of Carla Dupree last May. O'Bannon previously served as Nash Elementary principal within Texarkana ISD.

A new era

Story by Doug Kyles, Editor-In-Chief July 21, 2021

With the absence of Carla Dupree after the 2020-2021 school year, Texas’ top position needed a new face for the role. TISD has chosen Patti O’Bannon, previously principal of Nash Elementary. O’Bannon...

Principal Carla Dupree presents her slideshow about bullying and suicide prevention. The workshop was held in the math and science building on Aug. 23.

Tackling teenage social issues

Story by Misty Lopez, In-Depth editor August 27, 2018

On Aug. 23, 2018, the annual Bullying and Teen Suicide Prevention Workshop for students, parents and the community. Principal Carla Dupree and counselor Dana McAdoo spoke on serious topics, discussed facts...

Texas High's new principal is Carla Dupree. Mrs. Dupree is the successor to former principal Brad Bailey.

Meeting Dupree

Story by Molly Kyles, feature editor August 15, 2018

A Bible quote hangs on the wall and family pictures line the desk. Walls of organized books chronicle the history of Texas High and a brand new nameplate sits on the desk with a new name. Carla Dupree. “When...

graphic by Victoria Van

Dupree to be approved as new THS principal

Story by Joseph Rodgers, editor in chief June 22, 2018

CORRECTED - The TISD Board of Trustees is expected to approve Carla Dupree for the position of Texas High School Principal on Tuesday at the board meeting. Dupree joined TISD in 2017 as Assistant Principal...

graphic by Victoria Van

Principal Brad Bailey accepts position as TISD Chief Operating Officer

Story by Joseph Rodgers and Victoria Van May 31, 2018

After serving as principal for 11 years, Brad Bailey will serve as TISD’s Chief Operating Officer beginning July 1 after former Chief Operating Officer Casey Nichols accepted the position of Superintendent...

Texas High gains new grade-level principal

Texas High gains new grade-level principal

Story by Grace Hickey September 29, 2015

Straightening his glasses, he approaches his assigned position and awaits the influx of teenagers to surround him, ready to greet each of them with a cheerful “Good morning.” New sophomore principal...

Graphics by Brianna O'Shaughnessy

Schroeder leaves Texas High

Story by Tyler Snell, print co-editor in chief August 24, 2015

No more students coming to ask about college. No more organizing SAT and ACT tests. No more advising students on Advanced Placement or Dual Credit. Director of College and Career Readiness Mark Schroeder,...

An informal chat with Mr. Bailey

An informal chat with Mr. Bailey

Story by Emily Hoover & Carlye Hudspeth, Editors in Chief August 21, 2011

Since Brad Bailey has been appointed principal for the coming school year, newspaper editors Carlye Hudspeth and Emily Hoover decided to sit down with him for an informal Q&A. Carlye: Not all of...

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