The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

Top 6 Places to Visit in Austin During the Summer

Top 6 Places to Visit in Austin During the Summer

Aarya Kale, Reporter June 28, 2023

While summer vacation is something many look forward to during the school year, when it finally arrives, it’s likely that you may find yourself exhausted with the sheer amount of free time you have....

Erika Barnes, founder of the Black Makers Market, poses while at the event with her husband. “It felt really critical that we have a space for Black families and businesses to meet the community,” Barnes said. “and then have folks learn about our creative gifts, our businesses, our brands, I feel like we need to bring that all in one space.”

Black Makers Market Highlights Black-Owned Businesses In Downtown Austin

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor March 28, 2022

On Tuesday, March 26, a sunny spring Texas afternoon, The Black Makers Market was in full swing in downtown East Austin. Created by Ericka Barnes, the Black Makers Market, in partnership with The George...

Front line workers continue to give out COVID-19 tests. Patients who fall into the 1A and 1B category have been starting to get notified of available vaccines. Photo courtesy of Konstantin Ventslavovic.

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Hits Early Snags in Austin

Amy Simon, Sports Editor January 14, 2021

Providers in Austin have started to notify patients who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Patients must fall into the 1A category which includes healthcare workers and first responders or the...

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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