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The free admission week was passed through Texas Senate Bill 2231 in order to remove financial burdens in higher education. Photo Courtesy of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Harper Poore, Managing Editor • 3 hours ago

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board introduced the first ever Free College Application week that will take place from Oct. 13 to 19. This...

Student / Staff Holiday on Monday, Oct. 13

Aariz Anas, Reporter • 3 hours ago

Students will have a day off on Monday, Oct. 13, for a scheduled student holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Many are looking forward to the long weekend...

Upcoming Events 10/10-12/18

Aarya Manchikanti, Reporter • 3 hours ago

Oct. 10: End of First Nine Weeks Oct. 10, 5:30–8:00 PM: Volleyball vs. Westwood @ McNeil HS Oct. 10, 7:00–10:00 PM: Varsity Football vs. Vista Ridge @ KRAC (Home) Oct....

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The struggle of children leaving for college is universal for all parents but factors like distance contribute as challenges. Photo Courtesy of The New York Times

Teachers Reflect on their Children’s College Experience

Gordon Bilz, Reporter • 1 day ago

A few teachers have their children moving on to the next chapter of their lives by going to college. Some of these include teachers Erin Balfour and Autumn Goodwin. Some have...

Moon performing his solo during the 2025 homecoming game

Band Features Freshman Soloist For 2025-26 Season

Rae Perez, Reporter • September 28, 2025

Straight out of middle school, freshman Jayce Moon is already creating a legacy for the McNeil Band. Moon is the 2025-26 marching band clarinet soloist. Auditions happened...

Different Journeys, Same Mission

Salem Powell, Reporter • September 13, 2025

With different journeys but a shared devotion to their students and love for what they do, theatre teacher E. Cesar Trevino and government teacher Chloe Porter are redefining...

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