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Kaley Angell, Editor • March 20, 2024
Senior Ismael Plata is a proud papa. His cow Betty gave birth February 17 and Plata was there to help her 91-pound calf take his first steps. The Colt sat down with him to...
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Suraya Medina, Reporter • October 23, 2023
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Kyla Mejia, Reporter • October 23, 2023
![The addition takes shape at the corner of Cooper St. and W. Park Row Dr. It will house the main office, a new library, fine arts areas, and new classrooms. Construction is due to be completed in August 2024 when the first class of Fine Arts-Dual Language students starts at AHS.](https://www.coltnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/construction_2-1200x800.jpg)
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Nyrity Boyd, Reporter • March 20, 2024
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Kaley Angell, Editor • March 20, 2024
![Benson Boone released his latest single on January 18. The song Beautiful Things captures the range of emotions one feels when in love from the joy of finding the one to the anxiety of fearing youll lose them.](https://www.coltnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BensonBoone_BEAUTIFUL-THINGS-ART-1200x1200.jpeg)
Caitlyn Reed, Reporter • February 6, 2024
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Kaley Angell, Editor • September 21, 2023
![Newest K-pop groups debut album instantly makes staffer fan for life](https://www.coltnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Xikers-900x506.jpeg)
Savannah Odell, Staff Reporter • April 13, 2023
![Senior Owen Nelson collected his 100th career win at the UIL District tournament in January. He has wrestled for the school since his freshman year.](https://www.coltnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Owen-cropped-1200x800.png)
Rees Harris, Reporter • March 20, 2024
![Abby Moore gets a hit during the game. When asked why baseball? her answer is simple - I love the sport.](https://www.coltnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/165_DSC01744_230317CA04-900x600.jpg)
Sylvia Gutierrez, Staff Reporter • April 5, 2023
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