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Board of Trustees Vice President Tracy Scott Miller announced his idea to randomly drug test students in late October to help reduce drug abuse in schools. However, it is unclear if his plan will gain enough support to be voted upon or approved by the school board.

Test questions

Discussion of reviving student drug screening arises in district

Editor’s note: This story was a part of the in-depth package of our Dec. 16, 2020 issue, which was named as a superior in-depth package in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It won third place for...

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In addition to changing what the school year looks like, the pandemic has complicated the college application process for many seniors.

Pandemic disrupts college applications

Shriya Mukkavilli November 3, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named an honorable mention for news-feature stories in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. The pandemic altered how students apply to college this year, pushing college-bound...

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A restored image of Edward S. Marcus will be included on the mural. In the sample above, the background is made up of maps of the old Flower Mound area and airplanes, representing the DFW airport’s historical significance.

If walls could talk

Mural celebrates 40th anniversary
Hyunsung Na November 2, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was named an excellent news story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It also won honorable mention for news stories in the Press Women of Texas high school journalism contest. The...

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Flower Mound Fire Department Captain Wade Woody and Engineer Brody Eakin wear protective gear in front of the August Complex wildfire. They stayed in California for about two weeks.

Traveling heroes

FMFD helps fight California wildfires
Madi Olivier November 1, 2020

Editor's note: This story was named an honorable mention for feature stories in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. A thick cloud of smoke blocked the sun as the Flower Mound Fire Department firefighters...

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Teenagers have become more active in politics in recent years, especially with the upcoming presidential election.

Rookies in the ring

Political involvement increases among students
Madi Olivier and Shriya Mukkavilli October 30, 2020

Editor's note: This story was included in the portfolio that was named superior in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. It also won second place for news stories in the Press Women of Texas high school...

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While some Homecoming events like the dance and pep rally were canceled due to COVID-19, the Student Council officers will still offer different activities throughout the week.

New Homecoming plans set to accommodate COVID-19

Reese Martin October 23, 2020

Although the Homecoming dance, carnival and pep rally were canceled due to COVID-19, the Student Council will make sure students can still participate in some of the traditional activities like spirit...

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Students can submit photos for the yearbook staff to publish through an app called Yearbook Snap. (Photos by Emily Lundell)

Yearbook accepting student-submitted photos

Garrison Acree September 25, 2020

With COVID-19 canceling most in-person events, the yearbook staff has limited opportunities to take photos. Their solution is an app called Yearbook Snap, which allows people from the community to submit...

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Superintendent Dr. Kevin Rogers announces LISDs plan to delay in-person learning until Sept. 8 in a video released by the district.

LISD postpones in-person classes

Madi Olivier July 29, 2020

Editor's note: This story was named a superior news story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. In-person learning will be delayed until at least Sept. 8 throughout the district. All students, including...

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The district is currently planning on allowing students to choose between in-person and virtual classes for the upcoming school year.

LISD to offer in-person and virtual classes

Madi Olivier and Shriya Mukkavilli July 13, 2020

Editor's note: This story was named a superior news story in the 2021 TAJE Best of Texas contest. LISD is planning to offer both in-person and virtual learning options for the upcoming school year,...

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Flower Mound High School graduates Meena Dara (left), Sarah Joseph (middle) and Julia Young (right) join the protest near the Flower Mound Kroger.

Black lives matter protest

Community members demonstrate against police brutality
Madi Olivier June 2, 2020

Editor's note: This story included in the portfolio that won first place for writer of the year in the 2020 National Scholastic Press Association individual awards competition. It was also included in...

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The Kids Kastle construction site is empty as local residents self quarantine due to a stay at home order. The community build days were postponed due to COVID-19.

Building memories

New Kids Kastle increases accessibility, builds community
Madi Olivier April 29, 2020

The reconstruction of Kids Kastle is one of the many events cancelled by the city of Highland Village, which recently issued an emergency declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, cancelling...

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The Flower Mound Sally Beauty Supply posts flyers announcing changes being made due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 21.

Texas governor reopens retail businesses

Ayra Charania April 27, 2020

Texas coronavirus cases peaked on April 22 — April 26, with zero shortages in hospital beds, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Additionally, the state is projected...

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