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Police officer Alan Bailey shops with a child during the annual Shop with a Cop and Firefighter event Dec. 3 at Target.

Shop with a Cop and Firefighter

Story by Peyton Sims, culture editor December 3, 2019

Firefighters turn around the block, sounding their sirens. Kids can’t keep from smiling as they anticipate the morning that lies before them. On Dec. 3, Shop with a Cop and Firefighter was held at Target...

Photo Illustration. Two girls fight over a piece of merchandise in a local department store depicting the turmoil of Black Friday shopping.

Shop till you drop

Story by Bailey Hawkins, staff writer November 29, 2019

The day has come: Black Friday. It’s the holiday that best embodies the spirit of giving. So grab your dearest family and friends to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season by brawling with someone...

In case you missed it, Nov. 26, 2019

In case you missed it, Nov. 26, 2019

November 26, 2019

Pete Buttigieg pulls ahead in polls According to new survey results, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is polling second behind Biden in the race for the Democratic nomination. Elizabeth Warren and Senator Bernie...

Christmas garners festivities for many to enjoy. Sophomore Caden Rainwater finished decorating this Christmas tree.

Remedies to become festive

Story by Peyton Sims, staff writer December 15, 2018

A warm fire is burning. Presents sit under the Christmas tree waiting to be opened. You hold hot chocolate while watching snowflakes fall outside. Christmas is a cherished time of the year, but it can...

Gifts for good causes

Gifts for good causes

Story by Caden Rainwater, staff writer November 9, 2018

The world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, Operation Christmas Child uses gift-filled shoeboxes to reach out to children all over the world. Over the last 25 years, Operation Christmas Child...

photo from Star.com

‘The Star’ shines bright this Christmas

Story by Jackson Cheney, staff writer December 15, 2017

In Sony Picture’s latest animation film, “The Star,” everyone is reminded of the true reason for the season: kindness, giving and its biblical roots. An unlikely group of animals come together to...

The Texas Highsteppers performed in this years Texarkana Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert on Dec. 10.

TSO performance a success

Story by Emily McMaster, copy editor December 12, 2017

The sound of French horns, tubas and clarinets playing band songs is replaced with violins, pianos and harps playing Christmas melodies. A grass field turns into a wooden stage floor. An audience of cheering...

Freshman Cort Rainwater places an angel card on the Salvation Army Christmas donation tree. Applications to sign up end today.

Last day to donate for Angel Trees

Story by Langley Leverett, editor in chief December 8, 2017

Tearing open the box, she starts to laugh joyfully. She doesn’t know the person, nor does she know why they chose her name. She is just thankful that someone thought of her during Christmas. She squeezes...

graphic by Langley Leverett

Annual Christmas parade tonight

Story by Langley Leverett, editor in chief December 4, 2017

The annual 33rd Main Street Christmas Parade begins tonight at 7 p.m. This year's float theme is "Gingerbread Village." The parade will be led by camels, following the floats, and then any community applications...

All I want for Christmas is a silent night

All I want for Christmas is a silent night

Story by Kristin McCasland, online co-editor-in-cheif December 8, 2015

December. The month that millions of Americans look forward to every year. The month that promises amazing food, tons of presents and quality time with family. December would be the perfect month,...

Cracking down on The Nutcracker

Cracking down on “The Nutcracker”

Story by Langley Leverett, staff writer December 4, 2015

Dancers from all over Texarkana will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Perot Theater, which will run from Dec. 4 through Dec. 6. Student dancers feel a special connection to the annual show, and...

Junior Piper Spaulding hugs her brother Sawyer Spaulding. Sawyer surprised his two younger sister after serving in Afgahanistan and Italy for the last 22 months.

Home for the holidays

Story by Jessica Emerson, online editor-in-chief December 4, 2015

Twenty-two crowded cameras packed inside one tight portable classroom. Twenty-two pairs of eyes waited patiently in anticipation. With the creak of a door and an intake of breath, 22 tears stained the...

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