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The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

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The Dispatch

School discipline bill advances through the House
School discipline bill advances through the House
Sara Fowler, Reporter • June 4, 2025

On April 16, the Texas House voted to advance Texas House Bill 6 (HB6), which would broaden Texas public schools’ authority to discipline students. Simultaneously, three additional bills addressing student...

Abbot approves voucher program
Abbot approves voucher program
Katie Grumet, Politics Editor • May 30, 2025

English teacher Chrissy Hejny walked into the Texas state capitol at the crack of dawn on April 23 prepared to give testimony against the passage of vouchers. Hundreds of people gathered at the capitol,...

UNDER THE SURFACE: Contractor Philip Shuler sheds light on the new cold water pipes being installed underneath F and E Halls of the Academic Building. This will allow for more enhanced cooling of the building's classrooms.
Campus construction to fix ancient AC system
Eliza Williams, Dispatch Reporter • May 28, 2025

Built in 1988, James Bowie High School has been open for 37 years, and its water loop/HVAC system is just as old. Due to its age, problems have become more prominent, including leaks and fluctuating temperatures...

UNSTOPPABLE ENERGY: Frost loses himself in the rhythm, his focus intense as he drums with passion. Each strike is a reflection of the hard work and dedication to his music career.
Junior drummer snares the spotlight
Savannah Riggins, Feature Editor • June 5, 2025

Under the glow of stage lights and the roar of a crowd, three teenagers who met through a shared love of music and were molded in the rehearsal rooms of School of Rock, the band Requient isn’t just playing...

PAINTING FOR PERFECTION: Elena Zapiain paints her nails, fixing the small details for the finished product. Zapiain has been interested in nail art and design since she was in 5th grade.
Zapiain sparks creativity with nail art
Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor • May 26, 2025

The sharp smell of nail polish fills the air, as sophomore Elena Zapiain’s eyes glance over her materials. She steadies her hand before she glides a brush over one nail, the task almost meditative in...

IN STUDIO: Junior Nick Forrest sings in his office using his microphone. Forrest’s music is currently only streaming on SoundCloud but he does plan on moving to Spotify eventually.
Junior’s lifelong love of music leads to launch of lyrics
Eliza Williams, Dispatch Reporter • May 20, 2025

The sharp smell of nail polish fills the air, as sophomore Elena Zapiain’s eyes glance over her materials. She steadies her hand before she glides a brush over one nail, the task almost meditative in...

ADVANCING THE FIELD: Her feet racing, Ava Grosso remains concentrated on the ball as she dribbles throughout the field. Commanding each contact with purpose, she creates with the ultimate goal of pushing the ball forward.
Ava Grosso named Co-Offensive player of the year
Sydney Murphy, Sports Editor • June 2, 2025

The clock ticks down to the last seconds as senior Ava Grosso breaks through the defense and fires a rocket into the back of the net. The crowd erupts in applause as her teammates pour onto the field to...

OFF THE BLOCKS: Junior sprinter Owen Langdon bursts out of the blocks during practice. Langdon focuses on a strong launch to give him a good start in his races.
Bowie track star attended the Texas state meet
Michael Vienneau, Sports Editor • May 20, 2025

With fierce competition surrounding him, senior track star Owen Langdon stood out in the loaded Texas 6A state track meet. Langdon competed in both the 300m and 110m hurdles. Each event contained 11 other...

GOAL ATTACK: Junior attacker Brody Marquart runs toward goal ready to shoot and score for the Bowie boys lacrosse team. The lacrosse team had a good playoff run that ended in the second round.
Bowie boys lacrosse impactful playoff journey
Eve Johansson, Dispatch Reporter • May 20, 2025

Supporters of Bowie Boys Lacrosse clapped and cheered loudly as the final whistle blew at House Park stadium, marking a 10-7 victory over Hyde Park and officially earning them the title of undefeated Class...

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VIVA LAS VEGAS: As the Las Vegas dance begins, the Silver stars give a pose for the audience. The Silver Stars aim to show their hard work and devotion to the audience. “I hope they can see how much hard work we’ve put into each performance over this past year,” senior Amorie Erichsen said. “I also hope they can just have a good time and enjoy what we have to put on.”
The Silver Stars step into the spotlight
Isadora Parra, Photo Essay Editor • May 29, 2025

Dancers whirl across the stage in bright costumes, their faces beaming with excitement as music rushes through the auditorium for a night filled with energy, rhythm, and joy. Since late October, the Bowie...

The stock market is crashing under Trump's presidency
The stock market is crashing under Trump’s presidency
Kate Alexander, Reporter • May 27, 2025

Donald Trump promised that when he was in office, we would see “the biggest economic boom in American history.” Fast forward a couple of months, the convicted felon is now our president, and has placed...

Fostering hope for Austin's homeless
Fostering hope for Austin’s homeless
Elizabeth Yowell, Editor-in-Chief • May 23, 2025

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Choir sings out for their end of the year performance
Choir sings out for their end of the year performance
Olivia Hunter, Dispatch Reporter • May 22, 2025

  The lights dimmed, the crowd hushed, and the Bowie High School Choir took center stage. This event, featuring a big finale, showcased a mixture of pop-style songs. The performance wasn’t...

Senior shows dazzle audience
Senior shows dazzle audience
Alice Goss, Entertainment Editor • May 22, 2025

There’s been a rumor that a mix of comedy, romance, and drama have made their way to the Starlight stage. Senior One Acts (SOA) marks the end of the Starlight Theatre Company’s (STC) season, with...

The Starlight Theater Company creates a safe space to cover difficult topics
The Starlight Theater Company creates a safe space to cover difficult topics
Alice Goss, Dispatch Reporter • May 14, 2025

At the end of February, the Starlight Theatre Company (STC) started the rigorous process of casting the University Interscholastic League (UIL) play, which is performed at a series of competitions throughout...

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