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Tiger Times

Senior Ashlyn Sander organizes bears for the drive.

We’re going on a bear hunt

Story by Cailey Roberson, profile editor October 24, 2016

Every fall, the National Honor Society hosts a “Bear Hunt.” This stuffed animal drive has been a tradition for over 20 years. “The bears go to children during the holidays as a gift,” NHS sponsor...

Tigers crush Lions 45-19 in Homecoming game

Story by Lois LeFors and Paisley Allen October 22, 2016

Mistakes made early on by the Greenville Lions gave the Tigers plenty of opportunities to dominate the field, leading to a 45-19 victory tonight at Tiger Stadium at Grim Park. The Tiger’s first drive...

Principal Brad Bailey crowns Jasmine Grace Brooks as Homecoming queen.

Taking home the crown

Story by Alex O'Gorman, editor in chief October 21, 2016

Thirteen girls stand on the green and white field and try not to let their high heels sink into the grass. They grip the hands of their mothers standing next to them, listening to hear the announcer. A...

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Heart of a lion

Story by Langley Leverett, feature editor October 20, 2016

Recently, I read “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand, and I have to admit that it is the most resonating book I have had the chance of reading in months. It tells the heart-wrenching true story of Louis...

Many sexual assault victims are shamed into silence.

Shut your mouth

Story by Lindsey Egger, staff writer October 20, 2016

Rape is the most under-reported crime in America; 63 percent of sexual assaults are never reported to the police. Hundreds of millions of women and girls are abused and harassed daily. Women are told...

Lady Tigers suffer defeat to Sulphur Springs

Lady Tigers suffer defeat to Sulphur Springs

Story by Cailey Roberson and Langley Leverett October 18, 2016

The Lady Tigers were bested by the Sulphur Springs Lady Cats on Oct. 7, 1-3. Despite a loss on their turf, the Lady Tigers remained persistent and prepared for the oncoming sets. The first set was...

Bruises and broken bottles

Bruises and broken bottles

Story by Colton Johnson, feature editor October 18, 2016

“We never told anybody. We just said she slipped on the floor. That’s what my mom told us happened. She said she just slipped on the floor.” She remembered the slamming of the door as her dad...

A group of students chat animatedly at last years Homecoming dance.

No place like Homecoming

Story by Ali Richter, copy editor October 18, 2016

Girls grab your bouquets and boys get the corsages ready; it’s dance time! The annual Homecoming dance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 in the Dan Haskins center. Tickets will be sold at all lunches...

Senior Devuntay Walker fights through a Mt. Pleasant High School defender Friday night in Mt. Pleasant.  The Texas High Tigers defeated the Mt. Pleasant 27-7 and remain undefeated heading in to week 8 of the 2016 football season.

Texas defeats Mount Pleasant after rocky beginning

Story by Jay Williamson and Eleanor Schroeder October 16, 2016

The Texas High Tigers faced off against the Mount Pleasant Tigers on Oct. 14  at the Sam Parker Field in Mount Pleasant. The game ended with a 27-7 Texas victory. The Mt. Pleasant Tigers started the...

Custodian Katrina Flatt stands in front of the cafeteria courtyard between lunches.

Your mess is not her job

Story by Craig Crawford, staff writer October 14, 2016

Dirty trays piled high with the remains of food litter the tables in appalling numbers as students take their bags and make for the door. Custodians make their way to each table, clamoring through trays...

Sophomore Lindsey Egger bumps the ball to a teammate.

Lady Tiger volleyball victorious over Pine Tree

Story by Joseph Rodgers, staff writer October 10, 2016

The Lady Tigers volleyball team was victorious over Pine Tree High School 3-1 on Oct. 4. The Lady Tigers had a successful first set with 25-19. However, inexperience led to some repeated mistakes that...

Shut out

Shut out

Story by Jhovany Perez, staff writer October 10, 2016

Flipping through channels, the same repetitive topic keeps appearing: Donald Trump, competing in the presidential election. Immigrant families and Mexican-Americans are plagued by worries: What if we get...

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