A neighborhood united despite its divide
Harlandale-McCollum is a neighborhood rooted in rivalry and pride in the South Side. Generations of neighbors have asked, and answered, variations of the same question: Harlandale or McCollum? Indians or Cowboys? Thereโs a physical divide between the two sides of this neighborhood but also an effort to unite them, especially in times of need.
Former players for Harlandale, McCollum reminisce about 1989 Frontier Bowl
More than 30 years after they lined up across the field from each other in the Frontier Bowl, two former rivals talk about the 1989 classic. Joseph Farias was and still is a Harlandale Indian; Gabe Cisneros was and still is a McCollum Cowboy. They were from different sides of the McCollum-Harlandale neighborhood. Fate and football brought them together, along with a chance to sit and talk about those old glory days and the community they grew up in.
โLike a home away from homeโ: Innovative book program sees positive reception at McCollum High School
If you walk around McCollum High School, you'll see five different bookshelves with the sign Cowboys Read! The books filling those shelves are not library books. Instead. these new, current and exciting books are free to students.
Latin Grammy-nominated artist Destiny Navaira launches mentorship program at alma mater McCollum High School
Project Destiny aims to connect the younger generation with Destinyโs music while serving as a valuable network for these young individuals and their future endeavors.
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McCollum High School cancels football games for 2 weeks due to COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO โ All levels of football games at McCollum High School have been canceled for the next two weeks through Nov. 4 after someone at the school tested positive for COVID-19, district officials said Wednesday. โThis is a precautionary measure of safety of our students and staff due to the positive test for COVID-19 of an individual at McCollum High School,โ a news release said. As per Texas Education Agency Public Health Planning Guidance, teachers, staff and families of all students will be notified of the positive case. Freshman, junior varsity and varsity games against Buda Johnson and Dripping Springs were canceled. โThe safety and well being of our students and staff is our main priority and we will continue to follow our COVID-19 safety procedures and monitor exposure risks,โ the news release said.
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McCollum High School student brought gun on campus, officials say
SAN ANTONIO โ Harlandale Independent School District police and McCollum High School administrators opened an investigation Thursday after a student reportedly brought a gun on campus. Principal Jacob Garcia notified parents of the incident in a letter. Student found with loaded gun at San Antonio middle schoolโThe weapon was confiscated and immediate disciplinary action will be taken," Garcia wrote. โThe safety of our students and staff is always our absolute top priority, and we will take every precaution to ensure they have a safe and secure learning environment including the continued daily presence of Harlandale ISD Police Officers at every campus.โHarlandale officials did not specify if the gun was loaded. 16-year-old student taken into custody after weapon found on Northside ISD campusโPlease take this opportunity to remind your students that threats of violence are taken very seriously, and the person responsible could face disciplinary action and even criminal charges,โ Garcia wrote in the letter.