Spiraling in the world of art
Story by Makenzie Hofert, staff writer
September 18, 2019
His mind is twisting and his hands are steady. All these ideas just waiting to be spat out onto paper. The indecisive resolution on what piece to start on next. His ideas racing each other to be the next work of art that was created within him. The art that breaks the rules and the art that sets the...
Strumming a new chord
Story by Phoebe Neff, staff writer
September 18, 2019
Music plays an important role in many people’s lives. It is universally known for bringing masses together and allowing people to express themselves in different ways. Junior Lia Graham established a club where members can play music as a group and give back to the community. Graham established The Guitar Club with the ...
The age of alcohol
Story by Stephanie Jumper, staff writer
September 17, 2019
Sometimes, the most basic of human desires can morph into an unhealthy obsession, impacting one’s psychological or biological state for years, if not a lifetime, to come. Recent THS almuna Jane Doe has experienced this phenomenon first hand in the form of inebriated mistakes, violent encounters, a...
Welcome to the club
Story by Peyton Sims, culture editor
September 17, 2019
The annual club drive will be held this upcoming week on Sept. 17-20 in the cafeteria. Students will be given the opportunity to learn more about the clubs offered at Texas High School and will have the chance to join any of their preference. “I am currently in Rosebuds and I’m joining BPA [Business Pr...
Instrumental skills
Story by Ruth Heinemann, staff writer
September 16, 2019
Sometimes your parents are right. When I started playing piano I was 9 years old, took a lesson once a week and got my own piano. To be completely honest, in the beginning I wasn’t passionate about it. I can’t count how many times I told my mother I wanted to quit because it didn’t make me hap...
Tigers dominate the Leopards
Story by TJ Wall and Doug Kyles
September 14, 2019
The Tigers left Grim Stadium after a blowout victory against crosstown rivals, the Liberty-Eylau Leopards. There were flashbacks to last week’s game, as again, a powerful start and a strong defense gave the Tigers a 62-13 win. The Leopards got off to a rough start by going three and out on their firs...
As luck would have it
Story by Cate Rounds, culture editor
September 13, 2019
Cross your fingers, knock on wood, step on a crack and you’ll break your mother’s back. From hopeful wishes upon stars to unlucky black cats crossing your path, superstitions have defined society for centuries. Each culture has their own beliefs that define them. Some are thought to bring good luck ...
Beige in Beijing
Story by Stephanie Jumper, staff writer
September 12, 2019
As the early beams of light cascaded on the Beijing airport at 6 a.m., I took note of my new surroundings and compared them to Texarkana. The buses were nothing special. Just your run of the mill people transporters. The Mandarin signs, despite appearing as a jumble of strokes to my American eyes, s...
Fits like a glove
Story by Emma LeFors, staff writer
September 11, 2019
The sweat seeps through her shirt and soaks her hair as she dances around the field. “Never stop moving," she repeats over and over in her head. 15 minutes till her next break. She keeps dancing, and right when she starts to think she might collapse from exhaustion, a little kid runs up to her with...
Adopt, don’t shop
Story by Phoebe Neff, staff writer
September 10, 2019
Animals unwanted, dumped on the side of the road. Animals abused, pitted against each other in cruel gambling rings. Animals displaced, ripped from their families by tragic natural disasters. Countless animals without a voice and without a home are waiting to find the family they need, and you can h...
Tigers tighten grip on axe
Story by Addison Cross, Molly Kyles, Connor Powell, and Anna Grace Jones
September 7, 2019
In the 105th Battle of the Axe, the Texas Tigers stifled the Arkansas Razorbacks with a commanding 28-7 victory. Much of the Tigers’ success can be attributed to the strength of the offensive line in the first quarter. Running back Tracy Cooper helped Texas High remain in a strong lead from the b...
Song for a cause
Story by Addison Cross, editor in chief
September 6, 2019
Texas High is a school built on traditions. From bacon fry to painting the pit, the student body rallies with each other using the traditions that have been around since before almost anyone currently on campus. The student body can also rally against the loss of a tradition. Such is the case with the affectionately nam...
