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Tiger Times

The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

Officer hugs child participant in the event Heroes & Helpers goodbye as they finish a morning of shopping

Heroes & Helpers

Story by Caroline Purtle, online editor in chief December 16, 2014

Once upon a time, on a cold December morning, Santa’s sleigh took shape in a Target shopping cart. One hundred elves waited anxiously in line, mouths watering, preparing to grab all the toys they can...

Olivia Blann, Rachel Qualls, Tristen Collins, Katherine Doan and Claire Doan smile for the camera before dancing in the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade

Students participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Story by Katherine Doan, staff writer December 15, 2014

600 girls in full costume and makeup. 55 New York city blocks. 35 mph biting cold winds. 7 girls from Texas High. One unforgettable morning. Senior Tristen Collins performed in the 88th...

How to survive the cold

How to survive the cold

Story by Alex O'Gorman, staff writer December 8, 2014

Humans may be warm blooded, but that doesn’t stop some of us from being utterly intolerant of the cold. This genetic screw up that will hopefully be fixed in the future by natural selection is what prevents...

Photo Illustration

Tiptoeing in their tutus

Story by Bethany Dowd, staff writer December 4, 2014

“Can I borrow your bobby pins?” This phrase, so often repeated, is well known for the dancers of the local production of “The Nutcracker.” These dancers auditioned in August, and shortly after...

Band director Mr. Lawson told us to wear decorations while we marched in the parade, freshman flautist Shelby Reed said. I wore two strings of LED lights, a light-up reindeer nose and set of antlers. It made me feel the Christmas spirit.

Parade of the season

Story by Caroline May, design editor December 4, 2014

Dark and dreary downtown Texarkana was lit up once again in the spirit of the holidays. The 30th Annual Main Street Christmas Parade was celebrated Dec. 1. Students from bands, drill teams and other spirit...

Thanksgiving rituals

November 26, 2014

Santa music video

December 23, 2013

Easy to make holiday treats

Easy to make holiday treats

Story by Ashley Tyson, Staff Writer December 20, 2012

Hover over the icons for the recipes to these Christmas treats.

Different reasons for the seasons

Different reasons for the seasons

Story by Ashley Tyson, Staff Writer December 14, 2012

Down in these parts, it’s rare to straggle from the ugly Christmas sweaters and pre-lit trees, much less leaving behind the birth of baby Jesus. But what if in your religion, aforementioned baby Jesus...

The downside of having a birthday on a holiday

The downside of having a birthday on a holiday

Story by Casey Hitchcock, Photographer and Staff Writer November 19, 2012

A lot of people celebrate Thanksgiving. The turkey. The stuffing. The crazy relatives. It happens to just about everyone. But this isn’t exactly the case for my family this year. We are still going...

Christmas Wishes

November 22, 2010

Thanksgiving Rituals

November 8, 2010

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