As summer comes to a close, Texas High welcomes not only a new class of students, but also an assortment of new staff.  On July 1, 2023, Ben Renner officially began his new role as principal of Texas...

With the absence of Carla Dupree after the 2020-2021 school year, Texas’ top position needed a new face for the role. TISD has chosen Patti O’Bannon, previously principal of Nash Elementary. O’Bannon...

On Aug. 23, 2018, the annual Bullying and Teen Suicide Prevention Workshop for students, parents and the community. Principal Carla Dupree and counselor Dana McAdoo spoke on serious topics, discussed facts...

A Bible quote hangs on the wall and family pictures line the desk. Walls of organized books chronicle the history of Texas High and a brand new nameplate sits on the desk with a new name. Carla Dupree. “When...

CORRECTED - The TISD Board of Trustees is expected to approve Carla Dupree for the position of Texas High School Principal on Tuesday at the board meeting. Dupree joined TISD in 2017 as Assistant Principal...

After serving as principal for 11 years, Brad Bailey will serve as TISD’s Chief Operating Officer beginning July 1 after former Chief Operating Officer Casey Nichols accepted the position of Superintendent...

Straightening his glasses, he approaches his assigned position and awaits the influx of teenagers to surround him, ready to greet each of them with a cheerful “Good morning.” New sophomore principal...

No more students coming to ask about college. No more organizing SAT and ACT tests. No more advising students on Advanced Placement or Dual Credit. Director of College and Career Readiness Mark Schroeder,...

Since Brad Bailey has been appointed principal for the coming school year, newspaper editors Carlye Hudspeth and Emily Hoover decided to sit down with him for an informal Q&A. Carlye: Not all of...