For Honor

Michael Trevino, Student

December 19, 2019

AVONDALE- There is a new character in For Honor named Zhanhu, he is part of the Marching Fire faction in the video game "For Honor" that was released on November 7th, 2019. Gamers can get him in the season pass or wait a few weeks to get him for 1500 gold. "All his attacks are great but his recove...

Why We Celebrate Christmas

David Vazquez, Staff

December 16, 2019

AVONDALE- Every year during December, it's the time of year where we go out and buy presents, setting up holiday lights all around the house and family coming together to celebrate Christmas. We have a holiday figure named Santa who comes bring gifts or coal to kids who were naughty or nice. "Our...

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...

Giving Season

Maya Jarrett, Staff

December 5, 2019

  AVONDALE- It's giving back season. What are you going to be doing this year to help others out? It's a great time to help with giving back to anyone during these seasons. Giving back season is a great opportunity to do community service. The examples of different volunteer work include doing holiday dinne...

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...

Not Just For the Coffee or Stickers

Elysia Casillas, Video Editor in Chief

November 5, 2019

When you pull up to the Dutch Bros Coffee drive-through, you are greeted with the iconic blue, white, and orange sign and as you go to order you are greeted with smiles and energetic employees. Ever wonder why they were so happy? Greg Stipp, Director of Marketing and Social Media from Dutch Bros...

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 ...

Mass Shooting in Texas

Joel Hewitt, Staff

September 24, 2019

ODESSA - A mass shooting in Odessa, Texas occurred last Saturday, on August 31. The shooter was believed to have killed at least seven people currently and wounded 22 more around the Odessa - Midland area. On August 31, 2019, there were reports of a harmed man driving around the Odessa area shooting in...