Dallas emerges from drought conditions
By Jay Carroll Staff Writer After a long summer of temperatures of over 100 degrees for 71 days in a row, the drought conditions in Coppell and the rest of North Texas are officially over. Over the summer, it rarely rained. Combined with the scorching heat, this created one of the worst droughts in Texas history. The water level of lakes all over North Texas plummeted to record lows, Lake Lavon reached a point where you could see the bottom of the lake in some places. Even that the water of level of Lake Lavon has raised to just over five feet below full pool. This is still relatively low, but it is rising. Lake…
Illegal immigration within our borders: Con
Corrina Taylor Staff Writer America was established by immigrants with the intent of making a better life for themselves and their families. America today is one of the most medically and technologically advanced countries in the world. Who would not want to have a chance to prosper in a country as great as ours? However, this opportunity does not give people the right to illegally come to America just because they do not want to have to wait the appropriate amount of time, or cannot meet the qualifications to enter the country. Even in 1921 immigrants were required to provide a passport, visa, and pass a literacy test. Even after the immigrants provided the correct…
Ring ceremony commemorates Maverick’s winning season
By Dyer Whitt Staff Writer Last night, the Dallas Mavericks basketball team was presented with their glorious NBA championship rings. The ceremony commemorated each member of the Maverick’s team and their journey through the winning season with a video of the championship trophy, highlights from the finals and playoffs and journey to the White House. Cuban’s presentation of the rings was delayed because of the NBA lockout, but the ceremony completely captured the essence of the Maverick’s championship win. Dirk Nowitzki, the 10-time All-Star, was the most celebrated member of the team at the ceremony. Head coach Rick Carlisle even noted that a statue who be made in front of the American Airlines Center for…
Jingle Bell Run will be a fun race for all ages
By Caroline Carter Staff Writer On Dec. 21, the 2011 Jingle Bell Run will take place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. This will be a very fun event for all ages as there is a 1 mile race as well as a 5k. Part of the fun is also seeing everyone dressed up as reindeers, elves and Santas. The race will begin at 6:30 and costs 25 dollars for those wishing to register on the day of the race. The Jingle Bell Run benefits the Trinity Strand Trail and the Mavericks Foundation. To register for the race, click here.
‘Tis the season to look at Christmas lights
By Seth Slover Staff Writer Along with the Christmas season come Christmas lights, one of the most beloved traditions of the holidays. For many families in the community, driving to look at Christmas lights is a must. “Going to different places to look at houses with awesome Christmas lights is one of my favorite parts of the season,” Junior Tanner McCord says. “It’s something my family does together pretty much every year.” He isn’t alone. Many CHS students love looking at lights, but have become gradually bored by the same city lights year after year. Luckily for everyone here in Coppell, a world of variety lies within the entire Dallas area. Anyone has the opportunity…
ESPN Dallas lets it snow
By Ben Cowlishaw Online Copy Editor It’s snowing in Dallas today. It may be in the mid-50s, but that hasn’t stopped ESPN Dallas from having a “Snow Day”. Starting at 9am this morning and running until 11pm tonight, the event is at the Dallas House of Blues and is open to the public of all ages. The Snow Day benefits Toys for Tots, and admission is a toy or cash donation to the charity. The event will include live broadcasts, live music, door prizes, photo booths and games throughout the day. Guests include Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland, second baseman Ian Kinsler, manager Ron Washington and many other Dallas sports and sports media figures. For…
DNA found for local rapist targeting sorority alumnae
By Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer This past Tuesday Dallas police was able to gather a DNA profile on a man suspected to have lead a series of what was then determined to be sexual assaults targeting the female African-American sorority, Delta Sigma Theta in the Dallas area this past year. The assaults occurred on Nov. 11, 2010, and April 2 in Plano, on Sept. 15 in Coppell and on Oct. 14 in Shady Shores. According to the Los Angeles Times, police first said they had a “person of interest” in the case, based on surveillance video taken in June; now they say the heavyset man in the video has indeed been linked to the assaults. DNA from the…
Registration for annual Turkey Trot begins
By Caroline Carter Staff Writer Every Thanksgiving Day the Dallas YMCA and Capital One Bank put on the annual Turkey Trot. Registration has begun and it will be a fun event for the whole family. The Turkey Trot began 43 years ago and was originally held at White Rock Lake but is now held in Downtown Dallas. This year runners have the option of running or walking either eight miles or a 5k. The Turkey Trot is a tradition that attracts thousands of people from across the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. Not only will there be the race, but also fun activities for younger children including pony rides, bounce houses, and musical entertainment. Some race…
Dallas Maverick fans will have to wait
By Coleman Armes Staff Writer Dallas Maverick fans around Dallas and Coppell will have to wait to watch their NBA Champions step foot on the court again due to the NBA lockout. Yesterday, the NBA announced that since lockout negotiations between players and owners have not resolved several issues, the NBA will be forced to cancel the first two weeks of the 2011-2012 season. Even worse, if negotiating continues to go nowhere, the whole season may be canceled altogether. As for the Mavericks, there is good and bad news if the season is cancelled. The good news is that the Mavericks will be NBA Champions for an extra year, so Dallas will continue hold on…
Wait is over, Gridiron greats return
John Loop Staff Writer The first week back on the gridiron had its ups and downs, as NFL fans got their much-needed influx of football since the 130-day labor standoff started. The league kicked off week one of the regular season last weekend with the first slate of games. On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers traveled to Glendale, Arizona to battle the Cardinals. Arizona won, 28-21, but wasn’t all for naught. Panthers rookie quarterback and University of Auburn alum Cameron (Cam) Newton passed for 422 yards and 2 touchdowns, both rookie quarterback debut records. The Buffalo Bills, believed by many to be irrelevant in their division, surprised a lot of people with their win over the…