In with the new
Story by Logan Diggs, news editor
January 24, 2020
No more walking in straight lines, not being allowed to speak at lunch or getting sent to lunch detention. It's time to start high school and there are a few things one should know heading into freshman year. 8th grade orientation for incoming Texas High freshmen will be held Monday, January 27 at P...
Peter Pan to the PAC
Story by Peyton Sims, culture editor
January 22, 2020
This upcoming weekend, Peter Pan will be soaring to the PAC featuring the Tiger Theatre department. The cast has been hard at work for the past few months with back to back rehearsals morning and nights. The play will be Jan. 24-26 in Performing Arts Center. There will be a 7 p.m. showing Friday and ...
Psychology of the teenage mind
Story by Makenzie Hofert, staff writer
January 17, 2020
The teenage brain undergoes many stressful situations throughout short periods of time, causing most teens to hide their emotions and have difficulty openly talking about their problems. The teenage brain is very complex and has to work harder than adults in similar situations due to them not bein...
From enforcing to educating
Story by Stephanie Jumper, staff writer
January 17, 2020
Upon first glance into criminal justice teacher Michelle Shannon’s classroom, a theme in decoration is remarkably apparent. Her room is covered in blue paper and workplace pride. Patrol cars and policemen line her otherwise plain white walls. Following a closer inspection of room 97’s decor, it become...
Speak your mind
Story by Joseph Asher, staff writer
January 16, 2020
Before, she was quiet, missing that push to stop being a follower and start being a leader. The opportunity came when sophomore Bobbichrystena Hatchett was asked to join a new program for Texas High, Leader In Me. “When Mr. Anderson first sent me a letter to be in Leader In Me, I thought it wa...
Skinner comes home
Story by Caden Rainwater, sports editor
January 14, 2020
Previous head basketball coach takes back his position
Now entering Tiger territory
Story by TJ Wall, sports editor
January 13, 2020
Tiger versus tiger; Orgeron versus Swinney; Burrow versus Lawrence; powerhouse versus powerhouse; a battle for the rights to call their home the true “Death Valley” with an undefeated season on the line; LSU versus Clemson. The NCAA Football National Championship is finally here after much anticip...
Saddling up for success
Story by Doug Kyles, staff writer
January 10, 2020
Training an animal triple one’s size to move gracefully with just a pull of the reigns is no easy feat. When the movements are scrutinized by a panel of judges who are trained to notice every mistake, the process becomes even harder. Junior Macy Sloan takes on the challenge every time she saddles up for d...
A blast from the past
Story by Peyton Sims, culture editor
December 31, 2019
Another decade will soon enter the past as 2020 begins. Memories shared are left behind in the 2010s. As fast as time moves, it’s easy for people to not realize what significant events occurred within the past few years. It's possible they haven’t even noticed that an entire decade will soon be i...
The cost of our health
Story by Makenzie Hofert, staff writer
December 21, 2019
The pharmaceutical industry has taken advantage of their power through the years, so it seems. The prices to needed prescriptions have skyrocketed beyond the necessity, people in dire financial situations are unable to buy these medications due to increased rates and many name-brand companies of the pre...
The Finale
Story by Grey Johnson, staff writer
December 20, 2019
In a land not so far away and around 40 years ago, “Star Wars” launched onto the big screen with a success like no other. It touched the lives of many and changed the film industry forever. After its revival in 1999, many were reintroduced to the beloved franchise. In 2015, “Star Wars” return...
