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Junior Liam Spencer drives to a local business to receive his purchase via curbside delivery. The new curbside retail is the first part of Governor Abbotts new plan too slowly begin the reopening process in Texas. A full plan for reopening is expected to be released at a press conference; however, the exact date of said conference has not been announced.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott allows “non-essential” businesses to operate via curbside retail

Cade Spencer, Managing Editor April 27, 2020

As questions about how quarantine will end in Austin and surrounding communities arise, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has begun discussing a possible prolonged reentry process. The first stage of the process...

On Wednesday, April 22,  the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the annual celebration of the environmental movement took place. Each year, Earth Day focuses on a new theme; this year’s theme is Climate Action, which promotes an increase in anti-pollution and environmental protection policies.

Dispatch Celebration of the 50 Earth Day!

On Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th celebration of Earth Day. Each year, Earth Day focuses on a new theme; this year’s theme is Climate Action, a concept created in order to bring awareness to...

Listed from top to bottom: Editor-in-Chief Logan Dorsey, 
Lone Star Yearbook Adviser Lindsey Shirack, Editor-in-Chief Emma Wake, and Editor-in-Chief Ryan Kinney meet on a Zoom conference in order to finalize the yearbook. Although the yearbook staff has been able to complete this years book, plans for distribution are still underway.

The yearbook staff overcomes obstacles to complete this year’s book

Shruti Patel, Online Managing Editor April 22, 2020

Since the closure of Austin Independent School District (AISD) campuses, many organizations have faced hardships as they attempt to continue their scheduled plans. One organization that has had to overcome...

As a consequence of continued school closures, Bowie Idol 2020 will be held virtually. Student Council Sponsor Kaylin Brett hopes that the event can act as a demonstration of the Bowie communitys strength and unity in this time of physical seperation.

The show must go on: Bowie Idol 2020 is now a virtual event

Sammie Thompson, Dispatch Reporter April 20, 2020

As a consequence of extended school closures, several sacred annual Bowie traditions have been modified, postponed, or even cancelled altogether. One of the many beloved traditions that has been affected...

During spring break  hundreds of University of Texas (UT) at Austin students traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. When the 211 university students returned, 49 had tested positive for the novel COVID-19, coronavirus. 

Coronavirus cases increase after UT students return from trip

Shikha Patel, Online Managing Editor April 15, 2020

During spring break, between March 14 and 19, hundreds of University of Texas (UT) at Austin students traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. When the 211 university students returned, 49 had tested positive...

Austin Independent School District decided to postpone all its school’s graduation dates due to precautions of COVID-19. Bowie’s graduation will now be held at the Frank Erwin Center on Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m.

All AISD proms cancelled and graduations postponed

Faith Lawrence and Cade Spencer April 14, 2020

Principal Mark Robinson announced in a letter to parents on Tuesday, April 14 that Austin Independent School District (AISD) has canceled all proms and postponed all graduations until early August.  AISD...

Junior Cade Spencer and his dad, Randy Spencer, wear masks while taking a walk around their neighborhood. As of Tuesday, April 14, the City of Austin expects all residents over the age of 10 to wear masks when in public areas or when six feet of physical distance cannot be easily maintained.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler extends Stay Home-Work Safe ordinance to May 8

Cade Spencer, Managing Editor April 14, 2020

On March 24, the Austin Mayor Steve Adler released a Stay Home-Work Safe ordinance that restricted any further jobs or activities that were not classified as essential. Although the initial Stay Home-Work...

Senior Cole McCarter poses for his quarantine-themed senior portrait photoshoot. McCarter thought these portraits would help people find comedy while stuck at home.

Unique senior photoshoot addresses pandemic

Mia Folkers, Feature Editor April 14, 2020

With school coming to a close, you are finishing your last months of senior year, ready to embrace summer vacation. Graduation is around the corner, and you make plans with your friends for your senior...

On April 21 and April 22, the Lyrids Meteor Shower will be at its peak. Although the Lyrids is an average shower that produces only around 20 meteors per hour, seeing it will be amazing for me because I have never seen a meteor shower before. Since there was a new moon on April 8, the night sky should be well lit and make the meteor shower easy to see. The meteors will make trails of dust behind them that can last several seconds. The best place to see the Lyrids Meteor Shower will be at a dark place after midnight.

Astronomical events you can’t miss during quarantine

Faith Lawrence, Managing Editor April 10, 2020

For the past month, the only thing I have been able to focus on is how bored I am due to shelter-in-place restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19, Coronavirus. I’ve been sleeping long hours and watching...

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