Briefs – Tiger Times

Pigment of imagination

November 1, 2018

The 2019 Literary Magazine is now open for submissions ranging from literary works to illustrations and photography. The Literary Magazine is a long-standing tradition that showcases student work and supporting creativity. Its support of intellect started in 1964, with the Art, Journalism and Eng...

Registration for AP exams is March 28. Each test costs 94$, with reduced prices available. Graphic by Langley Leverett

Testing season is around the corner

March 14, 2018

As spring exams quickly approach, so do the dreaded AP exams. Registration for the tests is March 28, with each test costing 94$. Reduced prices are available; students need only contact the College and Career office, and fill out paperwork to see if they are qualified. Students are encouraged to start...

Blood drive to be held Monday

January 23, 2018

Texas High’s blood drive in cooperation with Lifeshare Blood Centers will be held next Monday in the gym. Anyone 16 or older can donate blood, but 16-year-olds have to provide a signed parent permission slip before donations. Specific health conditions can affect eligibility. If you have questions on your e...

Time to get crackin’

December 1, 2017

The annual Texarkana Community Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” will be held this weekend. This is the Texarkana Community Ballet’s 50th anniversary. Multiple Texas High students auditioned in August amongst 200 other dancers. “The community should come out and support the show bec...

Texas thespians

November 9, 2017

Theater students will attend the Texas Thespians State Festival at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 16 through the 18. Texas Thespian Festival is a place for students to compete in theater contests, watch shows, attend workshops and audition for colleges and ...

Club picture day to be on Oct. 23

October 19, 2017

Various student organizations will have their pictures taken for the yearbook on Monday, Oct. 23 in the Multipurpose Building. There will be a large and small stand appropriate for the size of the club. Students must be in the building at the time scheduled for each club, so leave class prior to ...

ACT workshop to be held on Oct. 21

October 16, 2017

There will be an ACT workshop held on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Math and Science building. All high school students are welcome to join, and the fee is $25. Scholarships are also available to participants, they only need to contact the College and Career Readiness Center for...

Homecoming spirit days

October 16, 2017

Homecoming week will be Oct. 16-20. This exciting, fun-filled week helps to build enthusiasm for the upcoming Homecoming game on Friday night and the Homecoming dance through spirit days. The dress-up days for the week will be: Monday- Hometown Heroes Tuesday- Tye-Dye Wednesday- Dress L...

Homecoming dance to be held on Oct. 21

October 13, 2017

Homecoming dance will be held in the Texas High School cafeteria on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are on sale in the cafeteria during all lunches during the upcoming week, and students must have a current Texas High ID in order to purchase them. Additionally, tickets are $8 unless otherwise...

Fields of Faith to be held Wednesday

October 11, 2017

Fields of Faith will be held tonight at Pleasant Grove Hawk Stadium. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. and the event will start at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 people to arrive will receive free Chicken Express. Local youth groups will be coming together as one body of believers to proclaim their faith, worship and...

Prom moms seek assistance

October 9, 2017

Senior prom will be held Saturday, May 5, at Texarkana College in the Truman Arnold Center. Although it seems too far in the future to be planning, prom moms have already taken the first steps to making the event a success. The fundraising committee has met three times to plan ideas to raise money...

FAFSA is open for submission

October 3, 2017

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on Sunday. This form should be filled out by high school seniors looking to go to college or university for the 2018-2019 school year. The application asks for information such as parental income, student income and demographics in order to de...