The Cougar Claw

New bill would change curriculum requirements for public high schools
April 12, 2021
Lucas Botello, Senior Writer
A new bill, House Bill 434, for the state of Texas would alter what can count as a fine art credit for students required to obtain that credit before graduation. This would not affect the required credits for English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. This new bill would add other classes to the list of fine arts and greatly affect fine arts classes. The smaller fine arts classes that...

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Elise Guerra, Web Editor • April 12, 2021

With a deal made through Cineworld and Warner Bros, select Regal locations are opening April 16, including the Regal Lone Star in Tomball, with special screenings of Godzilla vs. Kong. Additional theaters will open in the following weeks as the capacity...

The COVID-19 vaccine is now being offered to anyone age 16 and up in Texas.

COVID-19 vaccine open to 16 and up

Lucas Botello, Senior Writer • April 8, 2021

Houston Methodist offers online scheduling for free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone age 16 and older. Adults are eligible for any of the three vaccines currently being administered, however people ages 16-17 can receive only the Pfizer vaccine. Houston...

Graduation time and location have officially been approved by the district.

Graduation time and location set by district

Jenna Jaffray, Editor-in-Chief • April 7, 2021

The district has announced that graduation will be held at NRG Stadium on Saturday, May 29, at 9 a.m. Students will be spaced out on the field to accommodate for social distancing guidelines. Graduates may reserve up to 12 tickets for guests, and...