Dr. Olga Duchon was hit across her head with a baseball bat and then shot three times in front of her four year-old daughter. The person judged with the crime is her ex-partner, William Zientek on Nov....

Jessie* has never been on a family vacation. In third grade, upset that her family never traveled to places like Disney World, Jessie asked her mom why. “That’s when my mom told me we legally can’t,”...

When World Language and English teacher Mercedes Beltrán was a student at BHS, the halls echoed with the sounds of slamming lockers and chit-chats with no AirPods in sight. Now, the same halls vibrate...

In the electrifying world of "Jeopardy", a new name is lighting up the scoreboard–one that might sound familiar: Liam Starnes. But what led up to this moment? Starnes, a 2021 graduate, had various...

New clubs have been sweeping the school, ensuring each student has a positive experience while exploring their hobbies and interests. Cards for Comfort is a club where students can explore their artistic...

Whether it’s at the crack of dawn or the dead of night, you can find senior Liz Tinajero crouched over a small desk, perfecting her craft: acrylic nails. With a steady hand and careful attention to detail,...

Last summer we enjoyed long sunny days while capturing it all through photos and videos. The need to capture those moments before they were gone became the most important thing. But, instead of pulling...

Chocolates, flowers, fluffy stuffed animals, you name it. That’s what most people associate with Valentine’s Day, but in 2025, how do high schoolers celebrate Valentine’s Day? Seniors Cami...

The Early Years It all started in second grade. But, they didn’t know it then, of course. Richard ‘Dick’ Schwemm leans back in his chair, a small smile on his face. “We were both born in Sherman...

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Ty Gorman is the new Associate Principal of Instruction and Future Readiness. He has worked in the district for over 20 years, where he started...