Bounty program suspensions shake NFL
Taylor Potter, Staff Writer
May 9, 2012
Several former and current New Orleans Saints’ players received their suspension rulings for their involvement in the team’s controversial bounty program, in which players received monetary rewards...
Seau’s death leaves questions unanswered
Taylor Potter, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012
Few people our age know just how great the recently deceased Junior Seau was. When we think of great linebackers, we think of Ray Lewis, Tedy Bruschi, etc. When we think of great sportsmen, we think of...
UIL academic team heads to regionals
Taylor Potter, staff writer
April 20, 2012
After competing in the district meet in March, many of the UIL academic competitors will advance to the regional meet on Saturday in Denton. At the district meet, the team took home second place, as well...
Caption: The UIL academic team will be advancing to the regional competition Saturday in Denton. Advancing are (front) Morgan Williams, Sydney Schoen, Heather Lanier, (second row) Victor Wedding, Emily Hoover, Taylor Potter, (third row) Abigail O'Gorman, Carlye Hudspeth, Alex Walker, (back row) JB Wells and Brian Berry.
Skinner named Teacher of the Year
Shelby Kelley, Staff writer
April 20, 2012
No two teachers are exactly alike. Each has different strengths, and even some weaknesses. However, the teachers at Texas High share one thing in common–the drive to help. Every year, the faculty selects...
Caption: Algebra teacher Lindsay Skinner sits in the official Teacher of the Year chair after being awarded the honor last month.
Haute cuisine for the culinary-challenged
Abigail O'Gorman, Staff Writer
April 5, 2012
I’m a picky eater. Leftover lasagna is no friend of mine, and I flee in fear from anything microwaveable. You could say I’m a food snob. Problem is, I’m a food snob who can’t cook. I would rather...
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Don’t let Texarkana become a ‘ticky-tacky’ town
Wynne Tidwell, Feature Editor
A couple of days ago I was in critical condition, suffering from complete and utter boredom during Spanish class, so I decided to surf the web. Google soon led me to the “10... read story
April 2, 2012 • 2 comments
We could do a little something to help
Mackenzie Phillips, Staff Writer
One Wednesday, my youth pastor showed our youth group a short film about a group of people. About their lives. About their struggles. About the love and compassion they’re... read story
March 21, 2012 • 0 comments
She was my grandmother, and I miss her
Emily Hoover, Co-Editor in Chief
One of my first memories comes from a nursing home. I must have been four or so, and every time I bring it up, whatever family member I’m talking to asserts that I can’t... read story
March 21, 2012 • 1 comment
- Music saves my soul March 7, 2012
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UIL academic team heads to regionals
Taylor Potter, staff writer
After competing in the district meet in March, many of the UIL academic competitors will advance to the regional meet on Saturday in Denton. At the district meet, the team... read story
April 20, 2012 • 0 comments
Newspaper wins CSPA Silver Crown awards
Shayla James, Staff Writer
The print newspaper and online newspaper received Silver Crown Awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at Columbia University March 17. Twenty-four students... read story
April 20, 2012 • 0 comments
- Skinner named Teacher of the Year April 20, 2012
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Bounty program suspensions shake NFL
Taylor Potter, Staff Writer
Several former and current New Orleans Saints’ players received their suspension rulings for their involvement in the team’s controversial bounty program, in which players... read story
May 9, 2012 • 0 comments
Seau’s death leaves questions unanswered
Taylor Potter, Staff Writer
Few people our age know just how great the recently deceased Junior Seau was. When we think of great linebackers, we think of Ray Lewis, Tedy Bruschi, etc. When we think of... read story
May 4, 2012 • 0 comments
- Cox takes gold at state swim meet February 26, 2012
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Norton finds balance between academics, extracurriculars
Jacob Hill, Staff Writer
To some class rank means nothing, but to others, maintaining their class rank is a top priority. Sophomore Ben Norton shares his schedule and methods for staying at the top... read story
April 5, 2012 • 0 comments
Senior’s artwork advances to state
Wynne Tidwell, Feature Editor
Seniors Caroll Mays and friend, Maggie Minter, are anxious, tired and bored. On top of this they had somehow found their way into a Toddlers and Tiaras re-enactment at Central... read story
April 2, 2012 • 0 comments
- Faith Love and Hope: The boys February 14, 2012
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