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US Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D- El Paso, thanks the crowd of supporters as he leaves the stage during the Turn Out For Texas Rally with Willie & Beto held at Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2018. U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke is running against Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, in a one of the top U.S. Senate races nationally this year.

With Texas Homecoming, Beto O’Rourke Gets Opportunity to Reassert Home-State Strength

Patrick Svitek March 29, 2019

Beto O'Rourke is making his 2020 debut this weekend in Texas — and seizing an opportunity to shore up his home-field advantage as the state begins to draw serious attention from his rivals. After...

Audrey Lemen '20 donates blood.

UNICEF Club Hosts Blood Drive

Keya Sampat, Campus News Editor March 28, 2019

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Club hosted a blood drive on Friday, March 15 in the Great Room with the purpose of giving back to society and helping people in...

An officer explains the levels of stress we go through in intense situations.

Students and Parents Attend CRASE presentation

Caera Learmonth, Executive Editor March 28, 2019

On Monday, March 25, parents and staff met with Deputy Brandon Schaefer of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office for a civilian response to active shooter events (CRASE) meeting. The meeting focused...

Debaters Compete at TFA State

Debaters Compete at TFA State

Clementine Larrouilh, Horizon Editor in Chief March 27, 2019

After months of preparation, competitions, and frantic research, speech and debate students finally competed at the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) State Tournament. Held at Alief Taylor High School...

Jim Mason '21 and Sweni Karedia '22 listen to an EMT speaking about her profession.

Health Science Ambassadors Organize Career Fair

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief March 20, 2019

Health science students gathered in the atrium on Thursday, March 14 to visit the health science career fair. The event was organized by the Health Science Academy Ambassadors and 17 different professionals...

Students listen as the animators discuss their jobs.

Students Participate in Panel With Game Designers and Animators

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor March 16, 2019

On Friday, March 15, the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts hosted a panel with game designers and animators. The panel members consisted of Carmen Askerneese, Gary Garner, and Cameron Colder. They...

Students Charged with Aggravated Robbery at Texas State

Students Charged with Aggravated Robbery at Texas State

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor March 15, 2019

Seniors Mohan Hegde, Demetrius Jones, and junior Lynden Jones were arrested on March 14 in connection to an armed robbery at Texas State University on Feb. 20. The robbery occurred at the Bobcat Village...

Then-U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, spoke to supporters at a campaign rally during his U.S. Senate bid.

A “Big Announcement” from Beto O’Rourke Is on the Horizon

Alex Samuels March 12, 2019

All signs indicate Beto O’Rourke will run for president in 2020. But the former congressman remained coy Saturday during a question-and-answer session at the SXSW Film Festival, where he dodged...

Grace Chen '20 prepares for her next debate. Photo courtesy of WHS Speech and Debate.

Debaters Find Success at Districts Tournament

Bernice Chen, Opinions Editor March 11, 2019

From Friday, March 1 to Saturday, March 2, dozens of debaters competed at McNeil High School for the National Speech and Debate (NSDA) district tournament. The competition was an opportunity for the...

Vivian Lang '21 and Ashley Zhang '20 pose with their medals after finishing first in Health Career Display.

HOSA Students Compete at Area

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief March 8, 2019

Health Occupational Students Association (HOSA) students attended the Area One Spring Leadership Conference at Connally High School in the Austin area from Friday, March 1 to Saturday, March 2. HOSA is...

Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, introduces SB 3 on the Senate.

Texas Senate Unanimously Passes $5,000 Teacher Pay Raises, Adding Librarians

Aliyya Swaby and Cassandra Pollack March 6, 2019

Texas Legislature 2019 The 86th Legislature runs from Jan. 8 to May 27. From the state budget to health care to education policy — and the politics behind it all — we focus on what Texans need...

Sathvik Allala '20 laughs with Officer Trejo after knocking down several traffic cones

Students Simulate Drunk Driving

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor March 3, 2019

Working with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Student Council gave students the opportunity to experience a drunk driving simulation in the parking lot on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Students drove golf...

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