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Looking towards his class, science teacher John Baker teaches in his classroom. Baker immigrated from Russia 23 years ago and married Amy Baker, fellow science teacher.

The Journey of John Baker

Story by Nashita Kalam, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2023

Up in Room 214 of the Math and Science Building, science teacher John Baker stands in front of a classroom, casually teaching a room full of students. His students might know the basics about him such...

Sign shown on Black Friday at Old Navy. The store offered 50% off prices and discounts along with many others in the area.

Black Friday fiasco

Story by Blaise Larry-Cox, Culture Editor November 28, 2023

As many celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and the time with family, for millions of workers nationwide one dark inevitability lingers in the back of their minds as they count down the hours: Black Friday. Black...

Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. (Murray Close/Lionsgate/TNS)

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Story by Kailyn Williams, Kailyn Williams November 27, 2023

The Hunger Games series added a fifth movie, based on the novel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”. The Hunger Games movie series is entirely based on the book series written by Suzanne Collins....

Texas High Schools culinary cookie printer designs a cookie on Nov. 14, 2023. Culinary recently purchased the printer.

Culinary adds cookie printer to kitchen

Story by Jordan Womack, Staff Writer November 22, 2023

During the 2023 school year, the Texas High Culinary Arts Academy added a new addition to their kitchen that combines the warm smell of baked goods with design: a cookie printer. “A Cookie printer...

Junior Tre Ellis slashes through defenders in practice Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The Tigers are going into the new season with a brand new head coach, Eric Cross.

New beginnings

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor November 22, 2023

Lacing his court shoes, junior Alex Orr walks into practice as he would any day during any basketball season. Only this time, he is met by a new face.  Eric Cross took over the Texas High basketball...

New head basketball coach, Eric Cross, coaches senior Vonderrick Perkins during practice on Nov. 14, 2023. Cross took over the basketball program starting in the 2023-2024 school year.

Q&A with Eric Cross

Story by Annie Smith, staff writer November 20, 2023

Where were you before you started working at Texas High? I was at Estem Charter School in Little Rock Arkansas last year and before that I was in Ashdown for 4 years.  How was the transition to...

Senior wide receiver TJ Gray cheers triumphantly after the Texas High Tigers scratched off a victory against the Mansfield Summit Jaguars. The Tigers beat the Jaguars 17-14 and advanced to round three of the playoffs.

Reaching the Summit

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor November 18, 2023

The Tigers scraped by the Mansfield Summit Jaguars Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, in round two of the UIL state playoffs in Sulphur Springs. The Tigers came out of the gates rough early offensively, with junior...

Senior Jenna Humphrey reaches for a pair of socks to fill her a bag. Student Council filled one bag each with necessities for the homeless population of Texarkana on Nov. 15, 2023.

THS Leadership works with AHS to help homeless

Story by Nashita Kalam and Liberty Maldonado-Cowan November 16, 2023

Chatter fills the room as dozens of students work together with a smile on their faces. They fill bags with blankets, gloves and hygiene products, with the intent of distributing them to a good cause.  On...

Marti Garren helps prepare snacks for the Rosebuds bake sale. Rosebuds sells baked goods annually.

Baking up some fun

Story by Kateleigh Crowson, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

On Friday Nov. 17, the Rosebuds Junior Garden Club will hold their annual bake sale fundraisers for the teachers and administrators on the Texas High School campus. This event will be held in the library...

Junior Lexi Lucky prepares the elote for the Multicultural club fundraiser. Unlike previous years, the club is unable to sell their popular aguas fresas and fresas con crema due to the nutritional restrictions.

School implements new fundraising rules

Story by Nashita Kalam, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2023

A table filled with snacks and drinks next to the courtyard stands alone during lunch with students gathered; however, the snacks seem different from past years. Nature Valley granola bars replaced chips...

The Texas High Varsity football team holds the Bi-Distict Championship trophy after defeating the Terrell Tigers on Nov. 10, 2023. The Tigers face Mansfield Summit in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023

Protect the house

Story by Kailyn Williams, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

The Texas Tigers completed their quest for revenge on the Terrell Tigers in round one of the playoffs after taking the victory 51-28 Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Texas struck first in the first quarter after...

Senior Truth Dukes pours syrup on her pancakes during Texas High Schools annual Bacon fry at Tiger Stadium on Nov. 7, 2023. The bacon fry has been a tradition for years in preparation of the Texas vs Arkansas game. However, the game has not been played since the 2019 football season. Texas High continues the tradition regardless of if the game takes place or not.

Annual bacon fry held at Tiger Stadium

Story by Haley Waddell, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

The smell of bacon fills the field as people file into the stands, carrying plates piled with pancakes and bacon. Seniors stand at tables to the side, helping those who come up to get a portion of this...

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