Fourth Annual Coppell Car Show
Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
September 16, 2017
For Bruce Sletter, every car has a story and that’s the reason why he attends car shows. “Everyone has a story,” Sletter said. “Like, ‘Oh, my dad owned that car and I remember when I was 18, I owned a car like that [too],’” Sletter said. The fourth annual Coppell Car Show was ...
Patterson brings classic cars “back from the dead”
Lili Lomas, Staff Writer
May 26, 2016
After inheriting a 1966 Ford Mustang, Coppell High School sophomore Joey Patterson has been bringing the 1950s and 60s back to life through his hobby of repairing classic cars. Six years ago, Patterson’s father bought a 1966 Ford Mustang and after turning 16, Patterson soon began taking ...
Countdown begins for Solar Car
Avery Davis, Staff Writer
February 12, 2016
Students’ plans for next Monday probably include sleeping in, watching Netflix or hanging out with friends. For members of Coppell High School’s Solar Car Team, however, the day will start early. The students are giving marketing presentations to several major companies to seek spon...
Love of journalism brings together special couple
April 29, 2013
By Nikki Dabney Staff Writer SAN FRANCISCO - Rob and Kristi Rathbun are the dynamic duo of journalism. When students and advisors attend their session “Take it from the top: headlines and ledes” or “Borrowing from the best to be the best” at the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Associati...
St. Ann Carnival raffles $39,000 car
September 11, 2012
By Nikki Dabney Staff Writer The St. Ann Carnival is an annual attraction in Coppell. Everyone buys sheets of tickets to fill up on funnel cake and then throw it up after their third round of spinning around in tea cups. There is another kind of tickets, however, that are not as known to the community:...
Off-duty patrol car rear-ended in crash
February 17, 2012
By Jay Carroll Staff Writer A patrol car driving through the intersection of Interstate 635 and Royal Lane in Coppell was involved in a wreck this morning, as reported by WFAA. The officer in the car was off-duty when another car slammed into his in a construction zone. The driver of the othe...
Google unveils new technology
October 13, 2010
Paige Wilson Assistant Business Manager It has been an idea of the future, right up there with the flying car, but now it is reality. The hands-free car was unveiled by Google. Google has made the jump from search engine to automotive engine. Their new technology gives people the ability to have...
Driving in Silence
October 7, 2010
By Chase Porter Staff Writer Two days ago was a normal day for me. I woke up late, got ready quickly and rushed outside to try and make it to school on time. When I reached my car, which is parked on the side of my house, I soon realized that unfortunately my car had been broken into. Saying I...
New laws restrict cell phone usage for teens on the road
September 11, 2009
By Gaby Moran Staff Writer Three things considered essential by teenagers are a car, a late curfew and a cell phone with unlimited text messaging. Many think they can rule the world with just these, but when the three are combined, the situation can get deadly. According to Edgar Snyder &...
