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STATE CHAMPION--Senior Mia Cowan won the state headline writing contest in Austin on May 18.
Senior takes state championship in headlines
May 20, 2026
REGION CHAMPIONS--The UIL academic team took the region championship in Lubbock on April 24. The academic team encompassed a variety of events including speech and one-act play.
Academic team wins the Region 1 UIL championship
April 24, 2026
Publications bring home 76 individual awards from 4A state competition
Publications bring home 76 individual awards from 4A state competition
April 13, 2026
UIL academic team takes district championship for third year in a row
UIL academic team takes district championship for third year in a row
April 2, 2026
Senior Class Favorites--Malia Richardson and Kobe Cabello
Classes select favorites
March 11, 2026
Sinner--Senior Anna Harder's painting "Sinner" qualified for state at VASE competition on Feb. 21.
Six artists qualify for state VASE
March 2, 2026
Choir qualifies 34 for state contest in solo and ensemble
February 2, 2026
Animated project-- Freshman Carolina Hernandez watches her animated film Between the Acts after advancing to the top 13 in semifinals of the UIL’s Young Filmmaker contest.
Freshman advances as young filmmaker
January 30, 2026
SOUNDBITE: Science fiction offers suspense in AI thriller
SOUNDBITE: Science fiction offers suspense in AI thriller
January 28, 2026
No ordinary deer-- Senior Amber Wallis dusts particles off her polymer clay baby deer during first period art class on Jan. 13. The sculpture would be baked and then painted.
Artists prepare work to enter VASE competition
January 28, 2026
Tech honoree--Principal Erik Kirkpatrick presents math teacher Anthony Newberry with the Helen I. Medley Award. Newberry was chosen because he makes a difference in his math students' lives.
Math teacher wins Tech award
March 27, 2026
Murder investigation--Law enforcement juniors Victoria Baros and Ayleen Mata Pando examine a fake crime scene with the help of Officer Gavino Carrasco near the "body" of sophomore Seth Peters during practice on Feb. 17.
Law enforcement teams prepare for district competition
February 19, 2026
Miss Teen Texas--Freshman Regina Gameros is crowned Cinderella Miss Teen Texas in 2024.
Freshman passionate about pageants
February 18, 2026
No ordinary deer-- Senior Amber Wallis dusts particles off her polymer clay baby deer during first period art class on Jan. 13. The sculpture would be baked and then painted.
Artists prepare work to enter VASE competition
January 28, 2026
Feedback--FFA junior Jayce Bear talks to the judge during the cattle show at the Gaines County Stock Show on Jan 15. Bear's heifer took third place in the Class 3 category.
SHOWING OFF: FFA members reap rewards as exhibition season begins
January 16, 2026
MY VIEW: Don't let antiquated beliefs fog your judgment
MY VIEW: Don’t let antiquated beliefs fog your judgment
May 13, 2026
"It was passing and graduating because no one believed in me." -senior Erick Contreras
YOUR VIEW: What was your biggest accomplishment this year?
May 12, 2026
MY VIEW: Social media sits on fence between good and bad
MY VIEW: Social media sits on fence between good and bad
May 1, 2026
"I use it less because I think it's bad for me." -freshman Marko Lomeli
YOUR VIEW: Are you on social media more or less since the phone ban?
April 30, 2026
MY VIEW: AI does more harm than good
MY VIEW: AI does more harm than good
March 5, 2026
Area champions--Indian basketball players pose with the area trophy after defeating El Paso Bowie 73-62 on Feb. 26.
PHOTO STORY: Indian basketball takes area championship over El Paso Bowie
February 27, 2026
Congratulations--Teammates high five senior Carlos Arzate after he swims one of two individual personal records at regionals in Andrews on Jan. 31. Arzate would qualify for state for a fourth year in a row in four events.
PINNACLE POOL: Five swimmers set sights on state
February 4, 2026
Not this time--Indians raise the area championship trophy after defeating Glen Rose, 39-27, in Sweetwater on Nov. 21. It was the third time the Indians had come up against the Tigers in three years in the playoffs.
PHOTO STORY: Indians finally get win over Glen Rose
November 24, 2025
Colorful pastime--Junior Dallas Turner and Peyton Bailey color at the children's activity table at Snow Place Like Home on Nov. 18
PHOTO STORY: Students visit Snow Place Like Home event
November 21, 2025
Reluctant love--Elizabeth Bennet played by junior Carissa Werdenberg and Mr. Darcy played by senior Reese Dickson dance during a scene from "Pride and Prejudice" on Nov. 15.
PHOTO STORY: Theater Department presents ‘Pride and Prejudice’
November 17, 2025
THE BEAT: Is there stress associated with Valentine’s Day?
February 6, 2026
Cheer squad before leaving for state
The BEAT: Cheer squad to compete at state spirit championships
January 13, 2026
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THE BEAT: What is your New Year’s resolution?
January 1, 2026
The BEAT: What is your hope or wish for the holidays?
The BEAT: What is your hope or wish for the holidays?
December 24, 2025
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The BEAT: What was the best Christmas gift you ever received?
December 19, 2025
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PHOTO STORY: Students visit Snow Place Like Home event

November 21, 2025
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Colorful pastime–Junior Dallas Turner and Peyton Bailey color at the children’s activity table at Snow Place Like Home on Nov. 18

Snow Place Like Home on Nov. 17-18 offered the community food, shopping and activities to start the holiday season. The event was sponsored by the chamber of commerce at the civic building.

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Area champions--Indian basketball players pose with the area trophy after defeating El Paso Bowie 73-62 on Feb. 26.
PHOTO STORY: Indian basketball takes area championship over El Paso Bowie
Congratulations--Teammates high five senior Carlos Arzate after he swims one of two individual personal records at regionals in Andrews on Jan. 31. Arzate would qualify for state for a fourth year in a row in four events.
PINNACLE POOL: Five swimmers set sights on state
Not this time--Indians raise the area championship trophy after defeating Glen Rose, 39-27, in Sweetwater on Nov. 21. It was the third time the Indians had come up against the Tigers in three years in the playoffs.
PHOTO STORY: Indians finally get win over Glen Rose
Reluctant love--Elizabeth Bennet played by junior Carissa Werdenberg and Mr. Darcy played by senior Reese Dickson dance during a scene from "Pride and Prejudice" on Nov. 15.
PHOTO STORY: Theater Department presents 'Pride and Prejudice'
Touch of gold--Indians reach to touch the bi-district trophy after the Nov. 13 win over the Levelland Lobos, 77-13.
PHOTO STORY: Indians take down Levelland in bi-district
Please work-- Junior Jelena Hiebert and Esperanza Reyna test their mouse trap car in the classroom before the final run on Oct. 23. Groups worked on the project for three days before the trial run of their cars.
MOUSE TRAP POWER: Classes construct cars with physics project