Skip to Main Content
The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

Brief

HACKERS: An illustration of a wolf in a hoodie hacks a computer. ART BY: Logan Cottle

Cyberattack disrupts schools nationwide

Ryan Zuniga, Online Editor-In-Chief May 13, 2026

On May 6, Canvas, a cloud-based learning system, was shut down worldwide after a hack by a cybercriminal group named Shinyhunters displayed a warning message claiming they would distribute student information...

Slaughter Lane work zone sets up speed trap

Slaughter Lane work zone sets up speed trap

Eliza Williams, Dispatch Reporter December 24, 2025

The stretch of Slaughter Lane from Brodie to Mopac has been under construction to expand the lanes since the beginning of the school year. Throughout the day, construction workers are working along the...

Brand new trainer joins the Dawgs

Brand new trainer joins the Dawgs

Eve Johansson, Dispatch Reporter December 16, 2025

Every morning, the Bowie training room is bustling with activity as athletes file in to receive treatment for soreness or injury. At the center of it all are Bowie’s athletic trainers: head trainer Pablo...

Music players banned on campuses

Music players banned on campuses

Eliza Williams, Dispatch Reporter December 11, 2025

Going into effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1481, which banned the use of cellphones or any form of electronic communication devices in all public schools...

New Texas gender laws

New Texas gender laws

Katie Grumet, Executive Objective Editor November 17, 2025

Dressed in athletic wear to appear more “straight,” junior Gwen Anderson anxiously steps into their family’s car, terrified of the judgment they may face as their family embarks on their annual summer...

RESOURCEFUL READING: Books are set on display in the library to attract interested readers. The books were received through donations.

Used book sale offers books to the community

Olivia Hunter, Dispatch Reporter November 10, 2025

The James Bowie high school Library kicked off its Used Book Sale on October 27, offering students, staff, and teachers a chance to buy affordable books. The sale will continue until November 7, and feature...

AISD weather protocols

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter May 8, 2025

What do Texans do when their usually hot weather suddenly turns into a snowman-making climate or their roads are suddenly flooded?  Junior Kailie Dubbs expressed that the unpredictability of Texas weather...

The Bowie Bulldogs fought hard against the Akins Eagles in the game at Burger Stadium this Thursday.

Coach Ables UIL sponsor excellence

Olivia Hunter, Dispatch Reporter May 2, 2025

Coach Jeff Ables was recognized by the University Interscholastic League in Austin for his assistance and dedication to student success, earning the 2024 UIL Sponsor Excellence Award. His focus on player...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Dispatch
$100
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal