The Dispatch

Election season presses forward

Mazzy Warren, Managing Editor • December 22, 2022

Early November, just before Election Day, Street Law teacher Ethan Owens heads to the Bee Caves City Hall. As he arrives at the ballot box, Owens thinks over all the races he’s voting for today: Texas’...

Texans re-elect Governor Abbott

Lucille Price, Print Editor-in-Chief • November 23, 2022

Gov. Abbott beat his opponent Beto O'Rourke with 54.8% of the vote

Voters elect AISD board reps. and pass Bond

Carey Wooley, Print Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2022

As voters waited in anticipation it was officially announced that the historic 2.44 billion dollar Austin Independent School District (AISD) bond was passed. This money will help update and renew schools...

Red Wave doesn’t hit the midterm shore

Mazzy Warren, Managing Editor • November 21, 2022

After months of speculation and long, tense hours of waiting, the results are in. Almost. Congressional control is at a standstill, and Americans are left holding their breath, waiting to see the stalled...

Political Point of View: Biden has pardoned thousands of Americans convicted of simple marijuana possession

Amara Lopez, Staff Writer • November 21, 2022

President Joe Biden recently set forth one of the largest acts of clemency seen in years. In a speech at the White House on October 6, he announced an executive plan to pardon thousands of Americans convicted...

2022 Midterm Elections

November 7, 2022

The 2022 Midterm elections are taking place on Nov. 8th. This election will determine many local officials including the Texas governor and lieutenant governor. Students over the age of 18 are able to...

Bulldogs pay attention to debt

Mazzy Warren, Print Managing Editor • October 25, 2022

For English teacher Chrissy Hejny, the word ‘debt’ is synonymous with stress. It’s been 19 years since Hejny graduated from college. Even after all this time, she and her husband are still combating...

Raids on Mar-a-Lago unleash a political storm

Carey Wooley, Print Managing Editor • October 12, 2022

Through the four-year long period of his presidency, controversy and investigations have followed Donald Trump. Even after leaving office, this hasn’t changed. With investigations underway, evidence...

Political Point of View: Here’s how to register and vote for election day

Donna Kim, Print staff • October 11, 2022

Election day is probably one of the most important days for Americans, as without elections, we wouldn’t be living in a democracy where people can vote freely for candidates they want in office to represent...