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StuCo provides Angel Tree gifts

December 20, 2019 12:08pm | Emma Adams

The last Monday before Christmas break, student council members had a last meeting so they could wrap Angel Tree presents and enjoy Christmas cookies and music while they worked. “I love being able to help out kids that don’t have a normal Christmas as we […]

Theatre produces musical

December 10, 2019 3:30pm | Emma Adams

It was a push like no other to finish all of the details for the two productions of Beauty and the Beast. After being off for Thanksgiving break, cast and crew came back to a five-hour rehearsal the last day of the break as well […]

NHS hosts blood drive

December 5, 2019 3:04pm | Iris Valles

On the day of the NHS blood drive, as the hours passed, new heroes were made. Students 16 and older had the chance to donate blood and save lives. For many, it was their first time; for others, it wasn’t their first rodeo. “I was […]

Band plays for Christmas tree lighting

December 4, 2019 7:41pm | Emma Adams

The first of what the city hopes becomes an annual Christmas tree lighting was held at the new Buffalo Civic Center on December 2. Many citizens came to watch the tree be lit and enjoy the festivities at the Civic Center. “I love Christmas – […]

Journalism group travels to DC

December 1, 2019 3:00pm | April Martiniez

Journalism students traveled to Washington D.C. for a journalism convention that hosted more than 6,000 students from across the country. Students had a chance to tour media venues and attend classes on writing and yearbook design as well as spend some time touring the city. […]

Belles attend dance clinic

November 24, 2019 2:28pm | Emma Adams

The Bison Belles attended a Dance workshop at SFASU in Nacogdoches on Thursday. The Belles split into groups and learned three different dances. Some learned a hip hop while others learned jazz and contemporary. “I felt like I improved my dancing and technique,” Lieutenant Kaline […]

Menefee, Almeida advance to State Congress

November 18, 2019 10:34pm | April Martinez

The debate team traveled to northern Houston last week for their Regional Congress competition. Senior Colby Menefee and sophomore Omar Almeida will advance to State in January. “The whole thing was really stressful, but it taught me to trust myself more,” Almeida said. “I also […]

Science night draws a crowd

November 15, 2019 10:36pm | Sherlynn Rodriguez

Family Science Night was held earlier this week and consisted of fun science-based activities for families and friends. The GEMS organization helped set up booths where people could come and do the fun activities that little GEMS do on Tuesdays. “I was so glad that […]

Students create Big Thicket entries

November 11, 2019 10:49pm | Emma Adams

BHS Art students were recently invited to participate in the third annual Big Thicket National Preserve art exhibit this year. This year’s art exhibit theme is “The Many Colors of Big Thicket.” Art students researched colorful life within the reserve and worked in groups to […]

Speech students compete in Waco

November 8, 2019 10:49pm | Kaline Martinez

The truck carrying a giant propeller was stuck in the road, wedged up against a pole. Coach Melonie Menefee drummed her fingers nervously on the steering wheel as she looked to see if the suburban could make it on the side of the road to […]