VOL. 9, ISSUE 7 | JAN. 5 - FEB. 9, 2021
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SUSAN YERKES | PG. 04
ROOTIN’ FOR RODEO REVAMP
PLENTY TO DO AT JCC
SPECIAL SECTION | PG. 10-13
GET HOME & GARDEN READY FOR SPRING
TALK LOCAL | PG. 02
A TEXAS STATE OF MIND
new space. I can’t help but think about how our future shows will change.” Learners majoring in five of the seven disciplines offered in the North East Independent School District’s magnet program have started their instruction in the complex to start the spring semester. The fresh NESA performing arts center — the final project to be completed under NEISD’s 2015 bond program — is also the new home to LEE High School’s separate arts classes and extracurricular spirit programs. PERFORMERS continues on pg. 14
FACILITY IS BASED AT LEE HIGH SCHOOL
Bulverde Road expansion on last phase CONSTRUCTION COULD FINISH IN 18 MONTHS
by EDMOND ORTIZ
by ERIC MORENO
THE CURTAIN HAS RISEN on lessons inside the new performing-arts center for North East School of the Arts students.
Many of the young performers and other creative pupils at the Legacy of Educational Excellence High School-based campus are giving the facility rave reviews. “My reaction to the new performingarts center building was one of amazement and excitement,” said senior Alex Charney, specializing in creative writing. “The thing I love most about this new building is the possibilities with this
HAPPENING LOCAL | PG. 03
A $14.9 MILLION PROJECT to expand Bulverde Road north of Loop 1604 to Evans Road is entering a final phase.
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Castle Hills considers adding traffic officer CITY COUNCIL MULLS NEW POSITION TO KEEP UP WITH CALLS
For residents and travelers along the U.S. 281 North corridor, long-term construction has been a way of life for more than six years. One of the remaining tasks, the long-gestating CONSTRUCTION continues on pg. 17
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SHAVANO PARK WELCOMES A NEW TOP COP