Competitors gear up for competition

Taylor Williams, Editor
March 6, 2013
Filed under School News

The spring semester is full of activities including sports such as track, baseball and soccer; however, sport teams are not the only teams gearing up to compete. Academic UIL teams, including ready writing, journalism, mathematics, speech, social studies, technology and science teams have begun practicing... Read more »

MLB begins spring sessions

Shea Johnson, Sports Writer
February 28, 2013
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Beginning this week, the AL West division of the MLB will begin their pre-season workouts known as ‘Spring Training’. Here are a few dates and places, according to sportsillustrated.cnn.com for all of you baseball fans.   Oakland Athletics Training Town: Phoenix. First Workout:... Read more »

Out with Young, in with the Youngin’s

Shea Johnson, Sports Writer/Blogger/Columnist
December 17, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Sports Columns

Rangers’ infielder Michael Young signed with the Phillies Sunday leaving Texas after his career of 12 season. "The opportunity for him to play third base in Philadelphia was more than we could promise here," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels told mlb.com. That’s like telling Josh Hamilton... Read more »

Josh Hamilton signing comes as suprise

Shea Johnson, Sports Writer/Columnist/Blogger
December 17, 2012
Filed under Sports, Sports News, The World Around Us

Yesterday, 5 time Ranger outfielder Josh Hamilton signed a 5 year, $125 million dollar deal with Texas’ AL West rivals, the Anaheim Angels. But that’s not even the worst part. The Rangers were never given a chance to counteract the offer. They were just told that Hamilton was no longer available. This... Read more »

It’s a bad time to be a Rangers Fan

Shea Johnson, Sports Writer/Columnist/Blogger
December 17, 2012
Filed under Sports Columns

In the past two weeks, the Texas Rangers have lost several of their most famous names, including catcher Mike Napoli, 12 time infielder Michael Young, pitcher Ryan Dempster, and Al West MVP outfielder Josh Hamilton. Honestly, I’m worried about the upcoming season for Texas. They haven’t recruited... Read more »

Napoli signs Boston, Texas looks for picks

Shea Johnson, Sports Writer/Columnist
December 11, 2012
Filed under Sports Columns

After only 2 seasons with the Rangers, catcher and first baseman Mike Napoli signed on a 3 year, 39 million dollar deal with the Boston Red Sox last week, leaving Texas with a relatively average 2012 season after his exceptional offensive game the previous year. Had Napoli had another season like... Read more »

FFA members compete in leadership events

Taylor Williams, Editor
November 14, 2012
Filed under School News

FFA members traveled to Borger to compete in the District Leadership Development Event contest last week. Many members had prepared for months in anticipation of the contest. Although no contestants placed high enough to advance to the area contest, students are still practicing in preparation for next... Read more »

Roads to become safer for all

Taylor Williams, Editor
November 8, 2012
Filed under Opinion

Recently, in order to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s license, one had to complete a driver’s education course, hold a valid driving permit for six months, and pass a driving test. Without taking a driver’s education course or earning a driver’s permit, a person had to wait until they were 18 years... Read more »

Growing up amid famous Panhandle attraction

Taylor Williams, Staff writer
May 1, 2012
Filed under Features

The yellow and blue decorated building is bright under the hot Amarillo sun, and the oversized cow is stationed outside the door as usual. The old fashioned, countrified limo mounted with cattle horns and a lit up sign pulls up full of passengers excited to see one of the most touristic and popular places... Read more »

Texas cuts Planned Parenthood funding

Alexis Russell, Staff Writer
December 7, 2011
Filed under Opinion

After 95 years of successful pregnancy prevention, the House of Representatives recently passed a measure to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood. House passed the amendment by a vote of 240-185. Seven republicans voted for the cut and 10 Democrats voted in favor of the foundation. This eliminated... Read more »