A young child sits in his seat as the boat makes its way to their fishing spot in Trinity River. He casts his small rod, bobber barely visible due to limited early-morning light. He carefully watches and…

Ukrainians went from living a normal life to a new nightmarish reality when Russia began invading in late February. The dilemma seems so far away, but there are staff members who have connections…

Groups of teachers scatter across Willis with a small sum of cash in their pockets. They search for those in need and find small ways to lighten the load of struggling community members through flowers,…

When students think of junior Blake Connerly, they think of his kind heart and infectious laugh. They think of his love for collecting hotel room keys, and how he can talk about anything and everything…

Not everyone knew his name or his face, but those who did now have a giant hole in their hearts. Bryan Valencia passed away this summer just before the start of his senior year. To many students, he was…

A high school student living in the Piney Woods of Willis, Texas.

A Navy SEAL in training living in sunny San Diego, California. 

A soldier in the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan. 

A politician…

The stadium is roaring. Orange and white pom poms in the air. Everyone on their feet. With one minute and 43 seconds left, SHSU is up for a field goal to win the game. Number 49 takes a deep breath as…

She straps on her gear and double checks every possible safety measure from the helmet and gloves, to tires and brakes. Engines around her roar and fans scream from the fence. She slips in her seat, straps…

It started off as a normal day in second period English for sophomore Mazlyn Heyer, but by the end of the day, her life would be changed forever. She was doing group work when she started to get a severe…

Waking up to no alarm, she rolls out of bed late in the morning knowing that she does not have to worry about school for the next few days. When she went to sleep, she knew that there would be a freeze…

Girls drape themselves in ball gowns, spend their last few minutes rehearsing talents and take one last look in the mirror to prove they are ready. This is the typical beauty pageant scene, but the audience…

It started of as any other day, and no one could have predicted what was ahead for everyone in the attendance office that day. Senior Gilberto Alfaro walked into 3rd period class unaware he would leave…

Just one of the guys.

Since her sophomore year, quarterback Emilee Buhl has just been one of the guys. As a senior, she now suits up and plays alongside the boys of the varsity football team on Friday…

As the house lights dim and the hum of a mic fills the room, the performer looks out into the crowd, takes a deep breath and knows that this is where he belongs. 

For choir director, Ken Labonski,…

It is unusual to have a mom and daughter duo on campus. This year, there are two sets of moms and daughters teaching. Even more unusual, three of them have the last name of King and the daughters…

Breaking the silence, spreading awareness and volunteering in the community. This silent epidemic is creeping it’s way up in society and is showing no mercy. Mental illnesses affect one in five teenagers…

There are over 2000 students that attend this school.

Each one lives an exceptionally different life, some taking on more challenges than others. One may worry about what shirt they are to wear that…

It started with him wanting me to move away from my family and lose touch with friends. 

She told me to drop my girl best friend of 10 years. 

He said he didn’t mean for me to bruise. 

I…

Earlier this year the coronavirus was only a topic of interest in China. It then moved into Europe. It didn’t seem real until the first case popped up in America. It started creeping around the nation,…

For the weeks since the coronavirus crisis has plagued the United States, the nation has been told the simplest thing a person can do to help is to just stay home.

Some people insist on doing more….

Showing pigs, baking cakes, displaying photography, perfecting handicrafts and riding carnival rides. These are just a few of the things children and adults look forward to every spring when…

As the truck joined the line of trailers waiting to drop off the heifers, seniors Hayden Feist and Brandon Oestrich had no idea what the next few hours would bring.

The journey that started last year…

Amid concerns of the coronavirus, Willis ISD announced Thursday that school will not return from spring break until March 23rd.

According to a press release from the district they will send out…

Wildkats stand together.

It is more than just words. Being part of the Wildkat family means sharing celebrations, sharing memories and especially sharing the tough times.

Coach Les Peacock is in…

The girls were on their way to a Halloween party. They were only one mile away from her Spring, Texas home when 16-year-old Kailee Mills unbuckled her seat belt to slide in the backseat to take a quick…

Watermelon, Strawberry, Blue Raspberry Pop and Tobacco Dream.  Most students are just now coming to the realization that, “hitting it” is killing them. The death toll has risen to 39 people and hundreds…

Cramming all the luggage and snacks into the car. Leaving before sunrise. Drinking coffee trying to stay awake. Stopping at Buc-ees every single time. They are all ingredients of a perfect road trip….

Cadets and community citizens fill the center arena on a chilly December Saturday for the opening ceremony of Wreaths Across America. Stares of admiration are on all honorary guests and veterans as cheering…

After months and months of practice and miles and miles of travel, the lights dim in the auditorium, curtains open and the spotlight illuminates the stage. The members of the cast takes deep breaths, preparing…