What seniors want to know, but never get to ask
Sarah Sheikh, Features Editor
January 11, 2019
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On Tuesday, January 8th, Susan Shank's AP English Literature and Composition classes met the previous years' graduates in a college question and answer panel. Seniors from the 2017-2018 school year talked about their first semester of college, while the current seniors asked about social life, academics,...
Alumni from local news stations visit media classes
Nandika Mansingka, Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2018
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Alumni from local TV and news stations arrived on Tuesday, December 12th to speak to all media classes including newspaper, yearbook, Global Vine and introductory classes about their professions and experiences. Daniel Gotera, class of '02; Sophia Beausoleil, class of '05; and Lindsey Henry, class...
Students and teachers raise the roof with handcrafted gingerbread houses
Sarah Sheikh, Features Editor
December 21, 2018
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The students and teachers in the special education department rolled into the spirit of the holidays through creative, and festive gingerbread house making. The houses will all enter a competition based on four factors; most creative, most delicious, most festive, and best in show. "This...
2019-2020 Cougar Stars Line Up Revealed
Claire Haigwood, Staff Writer
December 20, 2018
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The 21st line of Cougar Stars for the 2019-2020 school year was revealed on Dec. 10. The results were posted and made public after a long process of tryouts for the students who wished to join the Stars, called “Hopefuls.” “Every Hopeful attends a meeting with their parent a few weeks before tryouts...
Cinco Ranch Choir debuts ‘Carols & Cookies’
Jordyn Guzman, News Editor
December 14, 2018
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The Cinco Ranch choir celebrated the upcoming holidays with a new event that was held in the choir room. On December 12, the potential new holiday tradition, “Carols and Cookies,” debuted to the faculty. Staff members could go into the choir room and enjoy snacks while the choirs of Cinco sang songs ...
What Should I Exempt?
Celeste Hoover, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Filed under Top Stories, Voice
Well Cougars, it’s that time of year again. Those special two weeks where Cinco students see an equal number of Christmas trees and Final Exam reviews. Besides the occasional yawn, the one thing on everyone’s lips is “What classes should I exempt?”. We here at the County Line are here with t...
Students lend a hand with the blood drive
Sarah Sheikh, Features Editor
December 12, 2018
Filed under Media, Top Stories
Students in the health career cluster electives hosted a blood drive Dec. 7 in an effort to obtain blood for donations. Many students participated in this event by volunteering with the set up process, and having their blood drawn. To donate, one just had to weigh at least 110 pounds, and be 17 years...
Beds, Bodies, Bayous and Bylines
December 12, 2018
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Saturday. She watches as children smile with glee as the Sleep in Heavenly Peace charity delivers their new beds, a big step up from the floor. Monday is murder- literally. She takes notes as two criminal members of the Southwest Cholos street gang finally face the long arm of the law. Thursday. She...
Resurgence of Classic Rock Follows The Release of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Jordyn Guzman, News Editor
December 10, 2018
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Growing up, I was exposed to classic rock, and classic rock only. Thanks to my mother, who was also raised on it. As I have become older I have undeniably developed a casual affinity for bands such as Def Leppard, The Who, Journey, and singers such as Billy Idol and David Bowie. When I first found out a...
Astrofest tickets giveaway winner
Sarah Sheikh, Features Editor
November 16, 2018
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The County Line giveaway winner pool was determined based on the responses submitted by students. In a random draw among the best ten answers, senior Justin Hartojo won 2 tickets to Astrofest taking place on November 17th at NRG park.
Twenty One Pilots reawaken with a stunning album release
Jordyn Guzman, News Editor
November 5, 2018
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Taking an almost year long hiatus from music, fans anxiously awaited for so much as a tweet from Twenty One Pilots. The band has now returned and put forth an album that exemplifies their talents musically and lyrically. “Trench” may not be similar to their past albums, but for a reawakening of the ba...
‘Black Out Katy’ pep rally glows with excitement
October 26, 2018
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The annual Black Out Katy Pep Rally featured glow in the dark robots and a double baby gender reveal as new additions to the traditional glow sticks while cheerleaders, Cougar Stars, and the CR marching band drummed up excitement for tonight's varsity game. Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. at Legacy Stadium. ...