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Houston streets were flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Harvey formed quickly, which is becoming more and more common for storms in the superheated gulf.

Tropical Storm Laura Bumped To Category 4 Hurricane, Makes Landfall

Amy Simon, Sports Editor August 28, 2020

Hurricane Laura, once named Tropical Storm Laura, has shifted from a tropical storm to a Category 4 hurricane. Laura has sustained winds near 150 mph and is traveling northwest at 16 mph. The hurricane...

Black Lives Matter protestors gather around to demand justice against police brutality.

Wisconsin Shooting of Jacob Blake Quickly Follows Trayford Pellerin’s Death

Amy Simon, Sports Editor August 26, 2020

Protests erupted overnight as Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old African American man, was shot in the back at least seven times on Sunday, August 23. Since then, the shooting has gone viral, sparking outrage...

University of Southern Californias library, named for Edward Doheny.

Lori Loughlin Case Comes to a Close with Sentencing

Amy Simon and Arushi Sharma August 25, 2020

Three months after admitting to participating in the college admissions cheating scandal, “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin has been sentenced to two months in federal prison, a $150,000 fine, and...

Black Lives Matter protesters gather to demonstrate against police brutality.

Trayford Pellerin Becomes Latest Victim of Police Brutality

Amy Simon, Sports Editor August 24, 2020

After months of widespread protests over racial injustice and police brutality around the nation, another death has been reported in Lafayette, Louisiana. Trayford Pellerin, a 31-year-old African American...

Chairman of the Democratic Party Tom Perez speaks to a mostly empty room prior to the conventions virtual roll call. During his speech, Mr. Perez praised the American dream, which was a theme of the convention.

Democratic National Convention Recap

Hannah Ashtari, Managing Editor August 24, 2020

In a year hijacked by the coronavirus pandemic, public events and normal routines have been forced to reshape themselves, and the 2020 Democratic National Convention, held August 17-20, was no exception. The...

Hurricane Isabel making landfall in the Northeast in 2003.

Tropical Storm Laura Gathers Speed As it Makes Landfall in the Leeward Islands

Amy Simon, Sports Editor August 22, 2020

Tropical Storm Laura formed on Friday, August 21, hitting the Leeward Islands with thunderstorms, moving west at 17 mph, with sustained winds up to 45 mph. It is the twelfth named storm of the 2020 Atlantic...

As students are set to return to school in a couple of weeks, teachers have many concerns that have yet to be addressed. Meanwhile, district officials are scrambling to put together a plan that keeps safety a priority while following TEA guidelines.

Teachers Speak Out on Risks of In-Person Learning During Pandemic Peak

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief August 7, 2020

As summer comes to a close and the beginning of the fall semester approaches, the final preparations for a reinvented learning experience are unfolding. RRISD recently launched its Reimagining Education...

A panel of several principals and district officials delivered a presentation last Thursday on the reopening of middle and high schools.

Middle and High School Overview Town Hall Recap

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief August 6, 2020

Round Rock ISD officials hosted a virtual town hall on Thursday, July 30 to focus on the operations and procedures to be put in place for middle and high school instruction in the upcoming school year....

Firefighters combat an industrial fire.

Explosion Rocks Beirut and Port, Threatening Supply of Goods

Amy Simon, Sports Editor August 6, 2020

A massive explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon on August 4, with at least 78 people reported dead, and over 4000 people injured and missing. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams dig through the...

A Texas home still standing, despite water damage, from Hurrican Harvey. Three years after the devastating storm, South Texans faced Tropical Depression Hanna, which at its height ushered in the start of the 2020 hurricane season.

Hurricane Hanna Downgraded to Tropical Depression, Continues Pounding of Virus Ravaged South Texas

Amy Simon, Sports Editor July 29, 2020

On Saturday, South Texas faced a high-end Category 1 hurricane, also known as Hurricane Hanna, making it the first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic season. Cities have faced up to 16 inches of rain, with...

Round Rock officials hosted a town hall that covered a litany of issues related to education in the coronavirus age. The panelists also fielded questions from parents and students on how the synchronous system would work.

Virtual Learning and Support Services Town Hall Recap

Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief July 27, 2020

Officials held a town hall on Wednesday, July 22 discussing what virtual learning would look like in the coming fall semester. RRISD’s Reimagining Education plan has taken several factors into consideration,...

As COVID-19 causes widespread unemployment, many people have faced trouble paying for groceries, rent, and other necessities. To help combat this issue and keep tenants in their homes, Austin has created several renter assistance programs.

City Unveils Expanded Tenant Aid Program

Amy Simon, Sports Editor July 26, 2020

After distributing $1.25 million in May to 1,681 households, the City of Austin announced a second round of emergency rental assistance, called RENT 2.0, to help keep people in their homes. The amount...

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