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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...