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Christian Cockrell

Christian Cockrell, Writer/Reporter

Christian Cockrell is a reporter for The Talon News and is in his first year on staff. Along with being a reporter for The Talon News, he participates in Argyle Theatre and is a part of the National Honors Society. Outside of school, Christian has a passion for the environment, gardening, and the local community. He enjoys thrifting, listening to music, and being around friends.

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From left to right, Addison High, Argyle Debate couch Jessica Reynolds, and Grant Parris . Courtesy Jessica Reynolds.

Argyle Debate Competes with Historic Placements

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
March 18, 2024
Argyles Powerlifting Team supports sophomore Lauren Mansfield and senior Cassidy Owens. Courtesy Ben Rudolph.

Argyle Powerlifting Team Competes at State

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
March 18, 2024
In order from left to right: Argyle Mayor Rick Bradford, Argyle ISD Superintendent Dr. Carpenter, former superintendent Dr. Wright, Board of Trustee Place 3 Sam Slaton, Board of Trustee Place 4 Ritchie Deffenbaugh, Argyle High School Principal John King, and Texas House Rep. Kronda Thimesch accept the UIL Lone Star Cup on Sep. 1, 2023 at Eagle Satdium.

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Zoey Bouquio advances to state with their piece Inner Linked.

Argyle Artist Advances from VASE Competition

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
February 26, 2024
A Vote Here Today sign outside Fire Station 511 during the 2024 primaries, taken Feb. 25, 2024.

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Candidate signs line the sidewalk of Fire Station 511 in Argyle during the 2024 primaries, taken Feb. 25, 2024.

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Is 2024 the Year of Country?

Is 2024 the Year of Country?

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
February 23, 2024
Wrestling meet held at Argyle High School on January 25, 2024.

[Photo] Wrestling Headed to State

February 12, 2024
Argyle ISD School Board Meeting, taken on Dec. 13, 2023.

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Argyle School District was hit by an ice storm during the last week of Feb. 2015. School was canceled on Feb. 23 and 24 with an early release on Feb. 27 due to the poor road conditions. (Annabel Thorpe / The Talon News)

El Niño Effects North Texas Winter

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
January 14, 2024
Jan Deatherage and Barbara Nunneley standing in front of their light up Pecan tree in Bartonville, Texas, taken on Dec. 19, 2023.

Lighting Up Holiday Joy

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
December 23, 2023
Argyle Theatre attends the Texas Thespian Festival from Nov. 15 to 18.

Argyle Theatre Attends Texas Thespian Festival

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
November 29, 2023
A sign showing support for proposed changes for Denton County Emergency Service District 1 during the election of 2023. Taken Oct. 19, 2023.

What’s On the Ballot for 2023?

Christian Cockrell and Elijah Ward
October 24, 2023
Argyle High School students gather at a Hispanic Heritage Month display, taken on Oct. 11, 2023.

Hispanic Heritage Month: A Celebration of Culture

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
October 11, 2023
A Denton County Master Gardener Association sign, sponsoring a educational garden project in Unity Park. Taken on Sept. 2, 2023.

Sprouting Change

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
September 27, 2023
Keep Argyle Beautiful hosting a litter cleanup at Unity Park, on April 27, 2023.

Conserving Beauty Through Keep Argyle Beautiful

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
September 21, 2023
A tree stump from a tree killed during the 2022 heatwave, with dried grass surrounding it during the heatwave of 2023. Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

Texas Heatwave Drys Out Region

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
September 5, 2023
Argyle High School during the heat wave of 2023.Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

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Argyle High Schools fine arts wing with dried lawn in front of it. Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

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A dried lawn fills the entrance to Argyle High School during the heatwave of 2023. Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

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A dried lawn fills the entrance to Argyle High School during the heatwave of 2023. Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

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Argyle High School during the heat wave of 2023. Taken Aug. 19, 2023.

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People celebrate Pride 2023 with a PriDenton vendor event on the Square. taken June 9, 2023.

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Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, portrait hangs beautifully along the White House Corridor. Taken on May 31, 2023.

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The Lincoln Memorial is filled with tourist taking photos and visiting the Former President statue. Taken on May 30, 2023.

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The White House State Dining Room, with Former President Lincolns portrait hanging above the fireplace. Taken on June 1, 2023.

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Combat boots, a weapon with dog tags, and a soldiers helmet, sits in front of the entrance into Arlington National Cemetery. Taken on May 29, 2023.

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Passengers stand and wait for the DC Metro Blue Line. Taken on May 29, 2023.

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A DC Metro Blue Line train enters the Arlington Cemetery Station. Taken on May 29, 2023.

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A running path runs along an highway with no barrier. Taken on May 29, 2023.

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The U.S. Capitol Rotunda depicts George Washington as a god surrounded by Roman and Renaissance themes. Taken May 31, 2023.

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The U.S. House of Representatives stands closest to the left with the full U.S. Capitol looming over Washington D.C. Taken May 31, 2023.

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Capitol Hill looms over Washington D.C. Taken May 31, 2023.

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The U.S. Capitol stands tall, with Lady Freedom topping the dome. Taken May 31, 2023.

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The U.S. Capitol looms in the distance, with members of Congress doing important legislation business during the Debt Ceiling Crisis of 2023. Taken May 31, 2023.

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The U.S. Supreme Court stands over Washington D.C. Taken May 31, 2023.

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The U.S. Supreme Court stands with the saying Equal Justice Under Law. Taken May 31, 2023.

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The Washington Monument stands over the Reflecting Pool. Taken on May 30, 2023.

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The Vietnam War Memorial bares wreaths with the Washington Monument looming in the distance. Taken on May 30, 2023.

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The Vietnam War Memorial has observes looking for the names of lost soldiers, as information and gifts litter the bottom of the memorial. Taken on May 30, 2023.

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The Entrance into the Arlington National Cemetery, with a sign explaining its hallowed grounds. Taken May 29, 2023.

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A wreath from the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America stands in front of the Vietnam Memorial. Taken on May 30, 2023.

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Inside the Arlington Cemetery Visitor Center, a information panel explains the unknown soldiers who lost their lives in service. Taken May 29, 2023.

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A information panel stands in the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center. Taken May 29, 2023.

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The Washington Monument looms in the distance over the vast field of soldiers graves. Taken May 29, 2023.

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U.S. 4th Infantry Memorial lines the entrance into Arlington national Cemetery. Taken May 29, 2023.

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A Plaque lays under a tree. Taken on May 29, 2023.

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Graves of soldiers line the landscape. Taken on May 29, 2023.

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Graves of soldiers line the Arlington National Cemetery. Taken on May 29, 2023.

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President Joe Biden enters the Arlington National Cemetery via motorcade for a Memorial Day service. Taken on May 29, 2023.

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A replica of the statue named Freedom Triumphant in War and Peace stands inside the Capitol Visitor Center. Taken May 31, 2023.

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Lana Del Rey Born to Die vinyl with Blue Bonnets

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A Hoverfly collects pollen from a Dandelion in Yellowstone National Park on June 5, 2022.

It’s Time to Rehome Pollinators

Christian Cockrell, Junior Reporter
March 8, 2023
Town of Argyle Waste Water Lift Station off of Crawford Road

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Town of Argyle Waste Water Lift Station off of Crawford Road

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Town of Argyle Waste Water Lift Station off of Crawford Road

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Town of Argyle Waste Water Lift Station off of Crawford Road

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The Intersection of FM 407, and U.S. 377 on Jan. 9 2022.

What’s Happening with U.S. 377?

Christian Cockrell, Reporter
January 25, 2023
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