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Tiger Times

The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

Young Celie (Phylicia Pearl Mpasi) and Nettie (Halle Bailey) in The Color Purple.

The Color Purple

Story by Kamryn Jean, Opinion Editor January 12, 2024

On Dec. 25, 2023, the movie “The Color Purple” was released in theaters across the nation. Directed by Blitz Bazawule, the film was a reimagination of the novel by Alice Walker and 1985 film; but with...

Senior Ella Graham holds the wrist of another student at their self defense meeting on Jan. 8, 2024. The Rosebuds learned several ways to defend themselves.

Defending the Rosebuds

Story by Annie Smith, Staff Writer January 11, 2024

The room fills with the laughter of girls as it echoes off of the walls. Everyone tries their best to take down their partners and simulate a real world situation with each other in a safer environment. On...

Senior Salem Alonge is interested in cyber security, a heavily male dominated field.

Q&A with Salem Alonge

Story by Ashley Davis, News/feature Editor January 10, 2024

What part of technology are you interested in and what does it entail? I’m interested in cyber security because it is more about the dealings with the internet and security. So things that have to do...

Texarkana has seen a rise in crime among teenagers from petty crimes to gun violence and even murder. Public records show the majority of these crimes have happened within the attendance zones of TISD.
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Violent crimes involving minors in Texarkana impact TISD

Story by Anna Bell Lee, Managing Editor/Webmaster December 19, 2023

Stepping into Texas High, people naturally observe and interact with their peers who surround them. These people turn into their community. The community turns into friends. Those friends turn into family....

Looking forward, senior Austin Barwick raises the curtains during the Tiger Theatre Companys rehearsal on Dec. 13, 2023. Theater practices every day from 4-7 leading up to their show.

All that jazz

Story by Kateleigh Crowson, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

As the fall semester of the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, the Tiger Theatre Company will work up until the last week before final exams in preparation for their musical “Chicago.” “Chicago”...

Junior Alex Orr watches as a camper dribbles a ball in the basketball and cheer camp. The camp was held for the first time since 2020 due to COVID-19.

Cheer and basketball hold camp together

Story by Lyric Curtis, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

Excited children stand in line as they are signed in for the annual cheer and basketball camp clinic. Future Texas High students from ages 5 to 14 participated in the basketball and cheer camp hosted on...

Junior Julius ricks dances as Fred Casely during the theater rehearsal of Chicago the High School Edition in the Performing Arts Center on Dec. 2, 2023. Texas High School Theater will perform in the PAC on Dec. 14-16, 2023. Tickets may be purchased at TTCTHS.BOOKTIX.com. The show is intended for audiences 13 years old and up.

Risking the risqué

Story by Oviya Justin, Copy Editor December 13, 2023

Sparkling flapper dresses, sharp suits and silk shirts. Speakeasies, jazz, prosperity and crime: all aspects that characterize the Roaring 20s, an era recently brought to life on the stage of the Sullivan...

Facing her students, health teacher Stacy Hensley lectures her students during their class. Hensley has balanced a dual occupation life until recently.

Stacy Hensley works as teacher, nurse

Story by Kunan Anjum, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

Many know Stacy Hensley for her work in the educational and medical fields. Working as both a teacher and registered nurse, Hensley persevered in both workspaces despite the many other obstacles in her...

Senior TJ Gray celebrates a touchdown in a district game against Nacogdoches Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. The Tigers ended their season with an overall record of 11-2.

Through the years

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor December 8, 2023

With stadium lights shining down and screaming fans packing out Pirate Stadium, senior receiver TJ Gray gets set at the line of scrimmage for another play as a Texas High Tiger. This play looked different,...

Sophomore Meredith McPhaul pours drinks into cups to serve to teachers. The Teachers Tea took place in the library on Dec. 6, 2023

A tea for teachers

Story by Riley roberts, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

The library fills with chatter and chuckles. Students dressed in formal attire smile and stand behind tables as they serve teachers sandwiches, chips and cupcakes.  On Dec. 6, students transformed...

Volunteer firefighter and Texas High School junior Bella Cornelius points to gifts in the shopping cart while participating in Shop with a Cop. This year, shoppers spent $150 on their holiday gifts.

Police, Fire departments spread Christmas cheer

Story by Lyric Curtis, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Sirens sound as police officers, firefighters and EMT services round the corner of Target. Excited children line up on the sidewalk as the first responders ride by smiling and waving. Local first responders...

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Topping the Holiday Billboard Top 100 Chart for over a decade, Mariah Careys All I Want for Christmas reigns supreme again this year. As of Dec. 1, 2023, Careys song once again occupies the top spot for 58 straight weeks of the holiday season.

Thawing out Mariah Carey

Story by Jordan Womack, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

As the new Christmas season approaches, Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want For Christmas'' plays throughout the month of December. Whether you hear it on the speakers of your favorite store or just...

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