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The local area offers many festive events to spread Christmas cheer. Pictured is the large Christmas tree from last years Village Glow event in the Shops of Highland Village.

Merry and bright

Local christmas light attractions to put you in the holiday spirit
Samantha Thornfelt December 6, 2019

Everything is bigger in Texas, even Christmas light displays. Some holiday events in North Texas feature more than one million lights, in addition to other attractions, such as vendors and visits with...

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The softball team will be collecting gently used sports equipment at their field this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The items will be sent to children around the world that dont normally have access to them.

Softball shares love of sports with kids in need

Madi Olivier December 5, 2019

The softball team will be collecting gently used sports equipment this Saturday to send to kids living around the world, including in Costa Rica, Peru, Jamaica and the Philippines. All donations can...

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The Marauders watch from the sidelines as their teammates play the Tascosa Rebels on the field. The game ended in a 46-14 loss for the Marauders.

Football season comes to an end

Recap of the Marauders' last game of the season
Samson George December 1, 2019

Players and coaches hugged and emotions filled the away sidelines. Players and coaches from both teams shook hands and the Marauders took a knee in front of the Tascosa Rebels’ band as they played their...

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A vehicle caught on fire early in the morning on Nov. 27 at the intersection between 2499 and 3040.

Vehicle catches on fire in Flower Mound

Madi Olivier November 27, 2019

A vehicle caught on fire early this morning while driving through the intersection of 2499 and 3040.  “A person was driving down the road and started to smell something burning, saw some smoke,”...

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Junior wide receiver Tyler Schott runs with the ball before being tackled towards the end of the first half.

Marauders beat Lake Highlands Wildcats

Recap of the Marauders' win in the area round of the playoffs
Samson George November 27, 2019

The second the horn blew, signaling the end of the fourth quarter, the Marauders ran with joy on the field. The student section couldn't stop cheering as the Marauders and the Lake Highlands Wildcats exchanged...

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Luna is an energetic puppy that loves to play.

Shelter spotlights: Luna

Get to know Luna, who is available for adoption in Flower Mound
Michael Minton November 20, 2019

Name: Luna Age: Four months Sex: Female Breed: Lab Mix Location: Flower Mound Animal Shelter Above all, Luna is a puppy with a lot of energy. She will bounce around outside until she...

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College freshman Kate Askew prepares to shoot the ball in a game against Guyer last season. Askew has taken the skills she has learned in high school and now plays water polo for Austin College.

Water polo makes waves

Water polo becomes a UIL pilot sanctioned sport after seven years
Adriana Pueskens November 15, 2019

On Oct. 21, the University Interscholastic League board unanimously passed water polo as a UIL pilot program starting in August 2021. This means that the sport will be supervised by the UIL committee for...

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For those wanting more than a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Friendsgiving is a fun way to celebrate what youre thankful for with more than just your relatives.

The 10 commandments of Friendsgiving

Samantha Thornfelt November 11, 2019

Thanksgiving is often focused on family, but for those who want to add a little more fun to their holiday season, Friendsgiving is the perfect party idea. While it may not be as traditional as a family...

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DeVonna Keirsey prepares to get her blood drawn during the blood drive. The blood drive was advertised throughout the school and had a big turnout from the community.

Marquettes’ blood drive saves lives

Madi Olivier November 4, 2019

The Marquette’s blood drive, held on Nov. 2, had 120 donors. Their goal amount was 100 people.  “I’m really excited about today’s turnout,” senior Marquette Regan Starin said. “I think...

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Soon they had to attend technical rehearsal in which the student tech crew worked with the directors to figure out the lighting and sound for the shows. The actors would run the show while the director and tech crew would stop them every once in a while to figure out specific lighting and sound effect cues.

Photos: 24 Hour Playfest

Tara Connick October 30, 2019

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Sophomores Landon Faulkner and Charles Payton read sheet music together. Peer mentors take a leadership role teaching them the fundementals of this skill.

In perfect harmony

Students connect through music
Shriya Mukkavilli October 28, 2019

Before starting, the room buzzed with friendly conversation. As the bell rang, the orchestra and special needs students formed a half-circle around the podium. Once the lesson started, everyone broke off...

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Tamed and trained

FFA students work with wild mustangs
Madi Olivier October 28, 2019

Editor's note: this story won first place for yearbook stories in the 2020 ILPC contest and was named superior in organizations copy in the 2020 Best in Texas Yearbook contest. The grass flattened beneath...

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