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The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

U.S. President Joe Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. (Yuri Gripas/Abaca Press/TNS)

Protecting our differences

Story by Anna Lee, Staff Writer December 14, 2022

On Dec. 13, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act. Under this act, same-sex and interracial marriage are to be recognized by federal law, codifying marriage for all. “The Respect...

A hand grabs a white doll as a Black doll stands untouched. Senior Aislyn Echols struggled with wanting to be white during her childhood.

I wish I was pink

Story by Aislyn Echols, Opinion Editor December 8, 2021

I yawn as I climb into the backseat of my mom’s white Ford after a long day of being a first grader. I snap my seat belt into place, and we drive off.  “How was your day?” my mom asked.  I...

Submitted Photo - Local runners participate in Run the Line held on State Line. The annual race is anticipated to be the largest event yet.

Running on a fine line

Story by Nathan Morriss, staff writer February 14, 2019

All races start at one point and finish at a predetermined spot. Where most races differ, however, is the path between those two points. Run the Line is unique in that the race just so happens to intertwine...

The 20th anniversary of Race for the Cure occurred this morning. Thousands of participants came out to show support for breast cancer research.

Positively pink

Story by Kate Morgan and Peyton Sims, staff writers October 20, 2018

The annual Susan G. Komen Texarkana Race for the Cure took place on Oct. 20 from 7 -10:30 a.m.. The event consisted of people of all ages running and a community of people working together to raise funding...

Wining and dining

Wining and dining

Story by Caden Rainwater, staff writer October 6, 2018

The fourth annual Dine on the Line was held on Oct. 6 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on State Line in front of the downtown post office. The day was filled with live music, dining and shopping from many local stores. “Everything...

The Annual Duck race was held on August 18 at Holiday Springs Waterpark. The race raised over $50,000 for the Christus St. Michael’s hospital.

Duck crossing

Story by Jonathan Naples, staff writer August 18, 2018

A crowd of people went to Holiday Springs Water Park to watch rubber ducks race to a finish line. The Christus St. Michael Annual Duck Race was held at the Holiday Inn Waterpark on Aug. 18 from 8-9:45...

Graphic by Langley Leverett

Picking sides and crossing lines

Story by Madison Brown, entertainment editor December 25, 2017

I don’t recall the first time I knew race was a thing. Sure, I walked in the numerous mosaics of people, picked out the perfect Barbie doll that looked exactly like me and even drew pictures, with different...

Let’s talk about what really matters

Let’s talk about what really matters

Story by Ricky Cooks, in-depth editor August 1, 2016

A few months ago, I wrote a viewpoint on my experiences being a minority in advanced courses. It was a story about my periodic discomfort, yet overall success, meant to serve as a beacon of hope for any...

Senior Abby Hill walks with her dog during the Six-Legged Fun Run and 5k held in downtown Texarkana

Texarkana hosts doggy fun run

Story by Abby Hill, public relations editor February 4, 2016

On Sunday, Jan. 31 Texarkana hosted the non-profit Six-Legged Fun Run and 5k in Downtown Texarkana. This race was created as a fundraiser for the Texarkana Animal Care and Adoption Center (TACAC). Participants...

Love the skin youre in

Love the skin you’re in

Story by Ahja Cherry, staff writer June 2, 2015

It’s called colorism. You can see it plastered all over social media, #TeamLightskin, #TeamBrownskin or #TeamDarkskin. Attached to Tweets, post, and Instagram pics, identifying yourself with one of them,...

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