While concertgoers trickle in and seats fill up, the distant sound of violin, viola, cello, and bass wafts in the air from down the hall like sweet pumpkin pie on a grandmother’s windowsill. Its melodious...

An appreciation gift for a favorite teacher or as decoration to ornament a dull coffee table, Hays County members can now buy seasonal floral compositions for a one time fee of $95 by Oct. 24.  “I...

Construction projects at JHS are beginning to wrap up, giving students and staff more space for a better learning environment. Two new facilities are being completed during the 2025-2026 school year. The...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481 into law on June 20, requiring that Texas public school districts prohibit students from using cell phones during the school day.  Texas has joined...

The 89th Texas Legislature passed a law for all public schools to hang up the Ten Commandments in every classroom as of Jun. this year. “What I think this new law says about our government and the...

Journalism members had the opportunity to travel to Seattle, Washington, to expand their knowledge of journalism at the JEA National Journalism Convention from april 23 to 26. “One thing I took away...

Budafest was hosted on Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 where the annual tradition faced cold winds. The event celebrates the holiday season with festivities such as the Christmas-themed parade, festive markets, and family-friendly...

The school board met to discuss the May 2025 bond recommendation by the district's Facilities and Bond Oversight Committee (FBOC). Their meeting on Nov. 18 led to a vote and the recommendation was accepted.  From...

Needles are scattered around the room. Shades of crimson bubble in vials, and the thick scent of old pennies mingles in the air. And yet, past these hallways, no screams of terror are heard. Blood donation...

Film enthusiasts work in the film club, going over the script for their first movie. Ideas for the script are being thrown out left and right; students are excited to have their ideas presented on the...

Choir showed their thanks this holiday season by hosting a Friendsgiving for students, friends and families on Nov. 19. Their next event will be a Carol-Fest for the public on Dec. 3 at Creekside Villas...

The interior and exterior design of the school is an eye-catcher and certainly unique, having required a team of skilled architects to construct. This inspired an architecture program to arise in the...