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Senior Quan Hampton commits to play for the Jayhawks at the University of Kansas.

Senior athletes commit to universities

Story by Tye Shelton, sports editor February 1, 2017

Three athletes from Texas High inked the dotted line this morning to bring their careers to the next level. Quan Hampton, Kameron Arnold and Devuntay Walker will be playing collegiate football this fall....

Boy Scouts recite the Pledge of Allegiance at a church in Bothell, Washington. Many churches have ended their affiliation with the Boy Scouts because of their decision to allow LGBT members and leaders.

Boy Scouts of America will now allow transgender boys to become Scouts

Story by Anna Cannon, editor in chief January 31, 2017

The Boy Scouts of America announced Monday that it will allow transgender children who identify as male to join its boys-exclusive program. For nearly 100 years, a potential Scout was required to present...

Howard Inlet (Will Smith) speaks to Death (Helen Mirren) when she confronts him in the wake of his daughters death.

Collateral damage

Story by Anna Cannon, editor in chief January 30, 2017

“Collateral Beauty” was meant to take the world by storm. With its promising trailers and all-star cast, many people felt that it would be a hit. Instead, it collapsed–hard. The plot centers around...

Submitted photo.

HighSteppers take the city

Story by Emily McMaster, staff writer January 29, 2017

In August of last year, the Texas HighSteppers received the news that they would be traveling to New York City on Jan. 13-16 during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. This would be the first large trip the...

Senior Grace Hickey, who plays Cinderella, talks animatedly to one of the young attendants of Tea with Cinderella. The event was held on Jan. 21, a few hours before the second showing of the play.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Brew

Story by Katie Biggar, entertainment editor January 24, 2017

It’s a known fact that every little girl has dreamt of the luxuries of being a princess. What was once a fantasy at its finest became a reality to the young girls of Texarkana on Saturday, Jan. 21. The...

First Lady Melania Trump, from left, President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence, wave goodbye to Executive One flying off carrying outgoing President Barack Obama and outgoing First Lady Michelle Obama after President Donald Trumps inauguration as the 45th President of The United States on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Inauguration of Donald Trump

Story by John Debenport and John Morgan January 20, 2017

  On the steps of the Capitol where 44 other men took the same solemn oath to serve their country, Donald John Trump inserted his name into history by placing his hand on the Bible and taking up...

Librarian Rachel Epley checks out a book for a student. Epley became librarian in 2015 and has since made many changes to the library.

Literary lover’s paradise

Story by Victoria Van and Omar Matos January 20, 2017

Lights flicker on as she promptly opens the doors and greets eager students waiting to be engulfed in books, jazz music and the never-ending beauty of the library. She swiftly arranges the scattered novels...

Norton now calls the Hogs

Story by Raga Justin, editor in chief January 18, 2017

Video courtesy TXKToday At a press conference today, former Texarkana Independent School District athletic director Barry Norton announced his move to a new head position at Texarkana Arkansas School...

Texas Highs Chris Reid makes a lay up  against Greenville. The Tigers  defeated the Lions 89-51.

Battle of the cats

Story by Joseph Rodgers, staff writer January 17, 2017

The Texas High Tigers faced off against the Greenville Lions at a home game that ended with an outstanding win of 89-51 on Friday, Jan. 13. The game started out strongly for the Tigers as quick offensive...

The mother of Félix Ramírez works a convenience stand. She has since returned to Mexico after her son was deported.

Hidden in the shadows

Story by April Alvarado, special contributor January 13, 2017

There's nothing more heartbreaking than seeing your family being taken away from you and knowing that maybe you won't see them in years or maybe never. Silvia Alvarado was just 21 years old when she...

Texas educators give new accountability system F

Texas educators give new accountability system ‘F’

Story by Raga Justin, editor in chief January 12, 2017

Newly-released ratings handed down by the Texas Education Agency last Friday have ignited outrage among Texarkana educators. School districts and campuses statewide are now subject to letter grade ratings...

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Powerlifting season begins

Story by Anna Cannon, editor in chief January 11, 2017

The artificial smell of rubber mingles with the sharp stench of sweat. The room resounds with the clang of metal as the weightlifters struggle against the machines, trying to lift just a few more pounds...

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