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Fey and her parents with her award.

Senator Awards Hill Country Teacher

Abbey Shultz, Editor In Chief November 15, 2024

Students and staff rallied behind English teacher Mrs. Fey as Senator Donna Campbell awarded her the Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award on Oct. 22. Humanities Texas selected Fey as one of nine...

Comal County has been under a burn ban for 26 days following the wildfire disaster declaration. Photo by Coconino NF Photography

Comal County Disaster Declaration

Marley Donovan, News and Editorial Section Editor November 15, 2024

Comal County Judge Sherman Krasue issued a disaster declaration for critical wildfire risk on Oct. 21, banning fireworks, outdoor welding and outdoor cooking. As of Oct. 24 the declaration was extended...

Protecting Mountain Lions

Protecting Mountain Lions

Amanda Stemig, Copy Editor November 6, 2024
 “They’re beautiful animals and when we’re encroaching upon them, it’s hard for me to see the reaction we normally give, to kill them,” Muenich said.
Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons

Miss USA Resigning

Meadow Adamick, Staff Reporter November 5, 2024

“I AM SILENCED.”  According to NBC News, Miss USA Noelia Vogt posted this quote on Instagram, signaling her exit from the Miss USA title. In May 2024, after only seven months holding the crowns,...

Senior Catelyn Ford fills out her voter registration form.

Preparing for the Polls

Marley Donovan, News and Editorial Section Editor October 29, 2024

Texas bills and campaigns are changing faster than local teens feel confident keeping up with. Seniors who turned 18 before Oct. 7 are able to vote in the presidential election this November. The school...

Patten in front of her sculpture. Photo courtesy, Mrs. Jones

Junior Gets Gold Seal at State VASE Competition

Abbey Shultz, Section Editor May 9, 2024

Junior Madz Patten won a Gold Seal at the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Saturday, April 27. She and her welded phoenix advanced from the regional VASE competition in March, and her piece was...

And the Award Goes To

And the Award Goes To

Emi Roman, Podcast manager May 3, 2024

This year’s prom theme was The Golden Age of Hollywood. The night was filled with music, dancing, snacking and a murder mystery and in the midst of it all arose our winners.    The winners...

UPDATE: UIL Placements

Brian Murray, Editor in Chief April 30, 2024

The Wingspan would like to commemorate those who have made incredible strides in UIL competitions on all levels. Districts: Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Sophomore Kylie McCranie (4), freshman Will Young...

Student parking lot during Falcon Day.

Parking Problems

Abbey Shultz, Section Editor April 23, 2024

Three students were left unsure of where to park on Falcon Day. Before guest speakers arrived, the only available places were in the accessible and staff parking sections, and administration had to redirect...

Mexican border in Campo, California.| Photo by Gred Bulla on Unsplash.

U.S. Bipartisan Border Plan Under Editing for 2025

Kyra Barstad, Entertainment Section Editor March 1, 2024

Senate negotiators released a bipartisan border security deal regarding the discouragement of migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico Border on Feb. 4 and it was ended just three days after its mention...

Photo by Ian Hutchinson on Unsplash
https://unsplash.com/photos/a-crowd-of-people-holding-signs-and-flags-FJ-nblBS8Q0

U.S. Airman Dies After Setting Himself On Fire In Protest to Israel-Hamas war

Abbey Shultz, Feature Section Editor March 1, 2024

An active duty U.S. airman stationed at Joint Base San Antonio set himself on fire to protest Israel’s war in Gaza. Sunday, Feb. 25, at approximately 1 p.m., Aaron Bushnell streamed the event on Twitch...

Photo of the Capitol building. | Photo by Sara Cottle on Unsplash

Where Everything Stands After Biden Signs Bill To Delay Government Shutdown Until March

Owen Barr, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

    Congress narrowly managed to avert a government shutdown last Thursday after both chambers voted in favor of a short-term stop-gap spending bill a day before the initial Jan. 19 budget deadline,...

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