BUDA — Joni Perez has been named Johnson High School’s newest director of bands after Joey Lucita announced his retirement in December 2023. Perez has more than 20 years of experience in music education, but she began her musical journey early in life. While growing up, it seemed as though music enc...

Editor's note: This story has been updated as of 11/27/2023 to reflect the accurate placements of the bands at competition. “Teamwork makes the dream work” is a quote the Hays High School band took to heart this season. With roaring success and placing sixth at the UIL Area D marching contest finals...