As students walk across the stage after accepting their award or certification, they feel a sense of pride for their recognition for their hard work. On May 7, 2026, students accepted awards from their teachers during the annual Academic Awards Assembly. “I got the certification for being in Child Development, [which] is a CPR certified class,” sophomore Magdalena Torres said. “It felt like...
Cheers and shouts ring in the CTE1 hallways, with students lined up along the walls. Confetti rains, cameras flash and chants fill the halls. Together all of these things work for just one event aiming to celebrate 10 hardworking students. On May 1, 2026, the class of 2026’s top 10 ranked students received a live-broadcast celebration and announcement. One by one, students from tenth to first...
Teams of students line up around the stadium, anticipating the countdown to start their match with their alliance group. From Apr. 21-24 2026, Texas High School’s ‘Overworked and Underpaid’ robotics team participated in the VEX Robotics World Championships in St. Louis, Mo. The team consists of senior Brayden Ahrens, junior Theophilus Francis and sophomores Colin Pritchett, Noah Pritchett, Nirav...
A Bowie County grand jury indicted former Texas High School coach Te’Vailance Hunt on May 7, 2026, for online solicitation of a minor, a second degree felony offense. If convicted, Hunt faces between two to ten years in prison along with a fine up to $10,000. Police arrested 26-year-old Te’Vailance Hunt on Dec. 3, 2025, after school officials notified police of an alleged inappropriate relationship...
As the year ends and students begin to shift their focus towards summer break, Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) participants prepare for their state competition. From Apr. 23-25, 2026, the Texas High VASE team traveled to San Marcos with their adviser, art teacher Shea Phillips, to participate in the State VASE competition to display their art alongside 2,000 artwork pieces to be judged by veteran...
Excitement fills the air as Texas High School wishes the Mystery Cowboys of Morriss Elementary robotics program good luck in their upcoming robotics competition. On Apr. 27, 2026, Texas High student council, leadership and cheer hosted a celebratory sendoff for Morriss Elementary's robotics team. “We got breakfast and goodie bags ready,” student body president Sanders Wiggins said. “[We]...
Students walk into Texas High ready for another day of learning in the new CTE 1 building, but something does not seem right. A pungent, lingering odor takes over the hallways, leaving students and staff uncomfortable. After numerous complaints about the unwanted smell, maintenance and construction teams work to address all possible solutions. They start by focusing on the most likely causes, including...
Competitions often challenge students to try their hardest, channel creativity and work as a team. Texas High’s Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) students earned their way to the national level this year. The TAFE students stretch their creativity skills and rely on teamwork to raise enough money to travel to nationals in Portland, Ore. “Each student has to raise roughly $1,200 by...
Most students, when asked, can think of one important memory that affected them one way or another. Whether about an event, a person or even a personal experience, many things can shape someone’s perspective on life. While most people don’t discuss these topics, three students chose to speak up. On Jan. 28, 2026, three Texas High students won scholastic honors for their personal essays and memoirs....
Dancers spin across the stage with pride as the lights go up, marking the beginning of the final performance of the year. On Apr. 24 and 25, 2026, the Texas HighSteppers performed their annual Spring Show in the Sullivan Performing Arts Center. The performance captivated audiences with its creative and thought-provoking theme, “The Games We Play”. The performance combined high-energy choreography...
Surrounded by family, coaches and teammates, student-athletes celebrated a milestone that marked both the end of one chapter and the start of another. Now, as they head to the college level, they’ll carry their experience, determination and support system with them. Their signatures remind them that success is built one step at a time, and for these athletes, the next step is only the beginning. Texas...
Posters and t-shirts fill the halls of Texas High School, featuring a pickle theme that represents the importance of donating blood. From March 31-Apr. 1, 2026, health science teachers Joe Nolen and Stacey Hensley organized the last blood drive of the year. “I’m what they call the Drive Chairman,” Nolen said. “I'm responsible for getting all the sign-ups and running everything, [as well...
Tables draped with emblems and lined with cords, certificates and graduation collars mark the center stage of the John Thomas Performing Arts Center. On March 30, 2026, National Honor Society (NHS) and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society hosted their annual induction ceremonies. The combined ceremonies mark the connection between the two organizations' missions to lead, collaborate and serve. “There...
On Jan. 9, 2026, singer and producer Bruno Mars released the track “I Just Might,” a sneak peek of his first solo album in 10 years. Mars released a new studio album titled “The Romantic” on Feb. 27. This album, inspired by Mars’ Puerto Rican roots, composes boleros and mariachi elements with a classical romantic theme, all while reviving the retro-soul and funk elements mostly used...
After years of dedicated leadership at Texas High School, head principal Ben Renner steps into a new role within Texarkana Independent School District as Chief of Secondary Schools. In this position, Renner will apply his extensive experience to support and mentor administrators across the district’s secondary campuses. Though his departure from Texas High marks the end of an era, Renner’s lasting...
