All About Christmas Trees

Karina Perez, Staff

December 16, 2019

AVONDALE-  Giving back is one of the many wonderful factors playing into an enjoyable Christmas season, although the merry season is around the corner, there are many preparations to starting the perfect Christmas, including decorations, culture customs, and most importantly, spending time with family...

More Than Just an Athlete: Tre Lefebvre

Alyssa Elizalde, Staff

December 10, 2019

AVONDALE- A senior athlete at La Joya Community High School is trying his hardest all year to be the best he can be as a student-athlete. Tre Lefebvre has grown to love the sport he has been doing since he was young. Basketball has been in his life for as long as he can remember. He also believes...

Here’s to the New Generation of Voters

Alex Westphal, Staff

December 2, 2019

UNITED STATES- Voting is often seen as an unnecessary act that doesn't make a difference in our political system. Some people will complain about an unwanted outcome but say that they didn't even vote for the issue in the first place. Voting has been apart of our political system since George Was...

“Misplacing” Unwanted Groceries and Its Affect

Karina Perez, Staff

December 2, 2019

AVONDALE- You may walk into your neighborhood grocery store with a full list of groceries, knowing what you want is key to a full fridge and delicious meal, but what happens when you have second thoughts on that box of fruity pebbles? Chances are you may either place it in its right spot or into a random aisle...

Jaden Smith’s Million Dollar Water Company

Jasmine Avechuco, Staff

November 21, 2019

AVONDALE-  As we all know, our ocean is being contaminated by plastic especially water bottles making our oceans look bad and unhealthy. Until one day, a young celebrity named Jaden Smith or known as Will Smith youngest son was ready to use his platform and make a change. Jaden Smith has been wanti...

Myths True or False?

Karina Perez, Staff

November 20, 2019

AVONDALE- There are many misconceptions floating around, a large quantity of these can be even be considered myths, but perhaps these misunderstandings may not be far off from the truth, facts have been stretched into lies and have been known to be over-exaggerated some myths that will be looked into a...

Tips and Tricks for Self Care

Aileen Trujillo, Staff

November 20, 2019

AVONDALE- Almost all teens are looking for better ways to improve their bodies. Nowadays, teens always seem to be insecure about themselves and because of these insecurities teens often seem to have trouble with sleeping, aggression, withdrawal, clinical anxiety, and depression. Here are some tips yo...

You Are All Champions in Our Eyes

David Vazquez, Staff

November 20, 2019

AVONDALE- Our La Joya Varsity Football Team, have not made it to the playoffs since 2008. Until this year, we have some amazing boys that have played beyond their abilities this season, practicing day and night to become what they want'd to be since the first day of practice, a football player. The p...

La Joya Lobos Going to Playoffs

David Vazquez, Staff

October 31, 2019

AVONDALE- 2019 is the year where our La Joya Football Team goes to championship, they have shown and put in work through this entire season, had their ups and downs, and drama in-between. Yet through all of that, they continued to strive for championships. All of the brotherhood go to prac...

Wrestling Lobos

September 30, 2019

AVONDALE- Esperanza Carillo is a 16-year-old junior and a second-year female wrestler who previously attended Kellis High School but is now here at La Joya Community High School. Carillo enjoys being able to be a part of the wrestling team here at La Joya and already feels welcomed and comfor...

More Than Just an Athlete: Carlos Fernandez

Alyssa Elizalde, staff

September 27, 2019

AVONDALE- Starting out as just an ordinary high school student, Carlos Fernandez was a freshman when he decided to start playing football. The decision he made on that day impacted his life in a positive way and is now a senior in high school. He's confident in the way he plays the game. Fernandez ...

Suicide Awareness: Are You Aware?

Isaac Taylor, Staff

September 24, 2019

AVONDALE- Suicide is a spreading epidemic and many people with mental illness will often resort to this if they don't have the proper help or resources to help them through the darkness. In 2018 suicide was actually the second leading cause of death in the united states of America with a rate of 14 suicides in ages 10 between 25. As you can see, teens ar...