Groups of teachers scatter across Willis with a small sum of cash in their pockets. They search for those in need and find small ways to lighten the load of struggling community members through flowers,...

When students think of junior Blake Connerly, they think of his kind heart and infectious laugh. They think of his love for collecting hotel room keys, and how he can talk about anything and everything...

Bad Santa and The Black Team. It is not the normal Christmas duo.  But on Wednesday, the members of the softball and baseball teams came together as team Bad Santa and The Black Team for the first...

Not everyone knew his name or his face, but those who did now have a giant hole in their hearts. Bryan Valencia passed away this summer just before the start of his senior year. To many students, he was...

Songs about Rudolph and Winter wonder sands fill the aisles of Kroger Marketplace as band and choir members perform Christmas carols for the holiday season. As music is heard all around the store, cheerleaders,...

Staying inside the box and following other people’s leads is a safe zone. However, trying something new and constructing new goals can help create new aspirations, take steps towards the future and...

Refuse to Lose.  Refuse to Lose is more than just a saying to the wrestling team. Refuse to Lose is an action. It's a feeling. It's a mantra.  When one of their own feels like they're standing...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The students interviewed about the Instagram accounts in this story wished to remain anonymous. They feel the anonymous nature of the accounts allow more honest input from the school. Entertainment....

His eyes are closed. He can hear the beeping of the heart monitor and smell the strong aroma of sterilization products. The medication is starting to wear off. He feels something in his mouth that snakes...

Cast, catch and release. Cast, catch and release. Cast, catch and release. Win.  The Basskats fishing team had their first THSBA tournament of the season at Lake Livingston. As a team they won overall,...

A high school student living in the Piney Woods of Willis, Texas. A Navy SEAL in training living in sunny San Diego, California.  A soldier in the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan.  A politician...

Every year as the holidays draw near, students look forward to time spent with family, a break from school, and receiving gifts from those around them. While their friends are engaged with other activities...