The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

As a result of the extremely low water levels at Lake Lavon, surrounding communities have had to restrict their water usage to once every two weeks.

Less water for Texans

Izzy Valenzuela, Staff Reporter October 30, 2014

With Texas continuing its drought, water restrictions are becoming more strict with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD)  issuing Stage 3 watering restrictions beginning November 1. “Seasonal...

As a result of the preparation to add the new wing to B-Hall, construction workers will be testing the soil and boring holes to assess what work needs to be done.

The first steps in school expansion set to begin

Katie Felton, Staff Reporter October 29, 2014

The first steps in the expansion of the high school will begin Thursday as D&S Engineering will drill test borings to help develop geotechnical information so construction can start. The borings will...

Homes in the 75002 and 75013 zip codes of Allen, Texas which contributed to the vote of Allen being the second best city in the nation.

Allen voted second best city

Vivien Zhou October 28, 2014

There are more than 30,000 cities in the United States and Allen is ranked number two in the nation for real estate according to WalletHub, a website that helps people make financial decisions and also...

Stacy Road Sonic set to reopen Tuesday

Stacy Road Sonic set to reopen Tuesday

Hallie Fischer, Editor-in-chief October 27, 2014

More than two months after a grease fire destroyed the Sonic on Stacy Road on August 13, the popular after-school drink stop will be opening Tuesday at 10 a.m. after extensive repairs. “We had to...

Two participants in Allens Civil War reenactment teart a patient.

American history comes alive

Vivien Zhou, Staff Reporter October 27, 2014

153 years ago, the Civil War started when the Union and the Confederacy fought over Fort Sumter and the South seceded from the North, creating two unique countries. On October 25 and 26, people had a chance...

City of Lucas Fall Fest will be at the Lucas City Hall on Saturday the 25th from noon until five.

Lucas hosts annual Founders Day fall fest

Katie Brucher, Staff Reporter October 24, 2014

The Annual Lucas Founders Day Fall Fest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Lucas City Hall & Pavillion. The Founder’s Day parade will begin at noon followed by lunch and activities from...

Many of the cross country girls have experienced harassment and following while training in or around celebration park.

A cause for concern for cross country girls

Hannah Ortega, Staff Reporter October 23, 2014

Some cross country girls recently experienced harassment and stalking from random boys or men in the area. It has occurred a couple of times in the past few weeks and the police were called on each of...

Construction is currently underway on an expansion of the Lucas Fire Department. The addition will help aid call times and provide a more centralized operation for the department.

Lucas fire department makes renovations

Katie Brucher, Staff Reporter October 22, 2014

Construction is currently underway on an expansion to the Lucas Fire department station on Lucas Road with several new benefits expected for the community. “The contractor is telling the city that...

Principal Chris Mayfield traveled to Uganda this summer to volunteer with kids.

Principal gains new perspective

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter October 21, 2014

Overcrowded classrooms, kids on their cellphones, loud conversations, a desperate teacher trying to reign it all in; this scenario sounds very much like an average school. But in this case, there is no...

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