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Joe Bide and Kamala Harris are officially sworn in as president and vice president, respectively. President Biden made multiple calls for unity in his 21-minute inaugural address.

Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President

Sarah Rogers, News Editor
January 20, 2021

The keynote speaker this year is Tea Obreht, an award-winning and best selling author. Obreht will speak virtually on Thursday, Feb. 25.

Téa Obreht Announced As LitFest Keynote Speaker

Sarah Rogers
January 14, 2021

The Board of Trustees passed the 2021-22 school calendar with new changes at the Dec. 8 meeting.

District Releases 2021-22 School Calendar

Zoie Carlile, Reporter
January 13, 2021

Bomb Explodes In Nashville Christmas Morning

Bomb Explodes In Nashville Christmas Morning

Reese Greenlee, Reporter
January 12, 2021

Empathy and inclusivity are being promoted this week in honor of Inclusive Schools Week. Videos were shown during announcements to teach students how to be more inclusive.

District Set To Celebrate Inclusive Schools Week

Zoie Carlile, Reporter
December 9, 2020

Just shy of three weeks after the Associated Press called the election in Democrat Joe Biden's favor, the Trump campaign continues to promote allegations of widespread voter fraud. Investigations have not come close to proving a multi-state failure of voter fraud.

Trump’s Voter Fraud Claims Unbacked By Evidence

Elise Laharia, Reporter
November 20, 2020

Drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna have had effective results in both of their trials for a vaccine. With coronavirus cases surging across the country, the rapid approval of a vaccine seems, at the onset, to be a light at the end of a dark tunnel.

Pfizer To Submit Emergency Authorization For Coronavirus Vaccine To FDA

Isabella Navarro, Reporter
November 20, 2020

The tennis team brought home its fifth state title in a row, adding to their 21 state championships. The Scots beat Alamo Heights 10-3 on Tuesday.

Tennis Wins Fifth Consecutive State Title

Katherine Harrell, Reporter
November 19, 2020

The varsity choir pre-recorded the concert on the football stands to simulate a concert experience. The video was sent out over a Google Meet to parents and students.

Varsity Choir Hosts Virtual Fall Concert

Elise Laharia, Reporter
November 13, 2020

After a gas line explosion, a fire burns in the street near the Westchester entrance of the parking garage. The fire sent two Atmos workers to Parkland Hospital, and it occurred a day after students and staff were evacuated from the building.

Gas Line Explodes, Sparks Street Fire On Westchester

Elise Laharia, Reporter
November 13, 2020

The new MERV-13 filters being installed at the high school.

HPISD Installs New Air Filters At All Schools

Noah Lilly, Reporter
November 11, 2020

After Joe Biden became President-Elect, celebrations erupted in Washington D.C. Supporters celebrated by climbing on light posts and stoplights waving Biden flags.

Joe Biden Wins U.S. Presidency After Close Election

Isabella Navarro, Reporter
November 11, 2020

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