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Alejandro Gonzalez Harold T. Branch Academy   In a world in which good deeds often go unnoticed in favor of negative or more headline worthy actions or events, Harold T. Branch Academy has upheld an expectation that its students will learn the value of giving back to the community. Aside from balancing both high school and college classes and personal responsibilities, students also participate in school sponsored volunteer work that benefits various organizations and residents of the city. While our students always aim to shine academically, it’s what they do outside of school and for the community that makes the…

Anyone can become a Viking Volunteer

Kira Hays / Associate editor The Viking Volunteers program was formed a little over a year ago, giving students an opportunity to get involved in the community. Its mission is to teach students the value of civic engagement while demonstrating compassion and care in and around the community through volunteer work. “Dr. (Mark) Escamilla, our college president, asked the Student Government Association, or SGA, to come up with a program that will give the students an opportunity to give back their time and expertise while also learning the value of civic engagement,” said Denise Mugabe, president of the SGA. “We have a…

Rockin’ K Farms bring in families for Fall holidays

Autumn is here, if you and your family are in need of help getting into the fall spirit, then head on over to Rockin’ K Farms. The South Texas venue is now open every weekend now through Sunday, Nov. 3, weather permitting. The family fun-filled event began in 2014 and is the first woman-owned maze in Texas. “There was my mother-in-law (Traci Klepac), who had the idea and my sister-in-law (Rachelle), and I joined her. We started Rockin’ K Farms to bring something fun to South Texas out in the country where people can go to enjoy and learn a…