Criminal justice freshman Emaya Stahley hugs a transgender pride demonstrater's mom offering free mom hugs at the Stallions on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
Native American cloth dancers dance in line during the grand entry at the Sacred Springs Powwow on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, near the Meadows Center. People from all over the state traveled to attend the two-day powwow.
Columbus Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Leonard Tello helps Ryder Neuendorff dress up in his turnout gear during Columbus' National Night Out, Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Kaisley Brown holds up a sign with a green ribbon while waiting with her mother and grandmother for the funeral procession of Camp Mystic camper Virgina Hollis, Wednesday, July 16, at Faith Academy in Bellville. A green ribbon has become a sign of support for those affected by the flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
Recreation studies junior Melody Ellis cheers with a crowd while holding two homemade signs, protesting deporations, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Stallions.
Evelyn Dorton rides a plastic sled down a hill of snow during the annual Fantasy of Lights festival, Saturday, Dec. 6, in Sealy.
Chip Darby jams a guitar solo while performing with his band Chip Dary and the Vintage Soul during Rock the Block, Friday, March 27, in downtown Weimar.
Peyton Williams, London Lang and Katy Lynn Irwin of the Harris County Sheriff's Office Jr. Mounted Posse cheer while riding into town for Go Texan Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, near Weimar City Hall.
Kasuy Robin chases after a goat with a flour-covered mop during the goat mopping competition in the Austin County Fair Lil' Wrangler Rodeo, Saturday, Oct. 11, in the livestock barn.
Cardinal basketball player Jayden Garcia (24) launches himself for a field goal after running the ball downcourt during the varsity game against the Tidehaven Tigers, Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Columbus High School.
Levi McNeely twists over the pole during his vault during the district track and field meet, Wednesday, April 8, at TJ Mills Stadium in Sealy.
Texas State setter Ryann Torres (14) rushes to celebrate a scored point with outside hitter Samantha Wunsch (8) and team members, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Strahan Arena. Torres was named Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Setter of the Week in week five.
TXST senior guard Joshua O'Garro (23) weaves around James Madison University guard Bryce Lindsay (2) during the men's basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Strahan Arena. O'Garro scored 12 out of the winning 102 total points.
Brady Cranfill launches himself forward for a long jump during the district track and field meet, Wednesday, April 8, at TJ Mills Stadium in Sealy.
Weimar varisty running back Mikael Shifatu (5) runs the football down the field as numerous Boling players give chase during the season-opening game, Friday, Aug. 29, at Wildcat Stadium in Weimar.
Senior forward Jaylin Foster (11) bumps into a University of South Alabama player while rushing for a field goal during the game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Strahan Arena.
The TXST softball team cheers at home base to welcome TXST sophomore infielder Kate Buebla (24) finishing her home run during the game against Fordham University, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at the Softball Complex. Texas State scored two home runs during the game.
TXST freshman jumper Raegan Stephenson clears a high jump during the Charles Austin Classic track and field meet, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the track and field stadium. Stephenson tied for third with a final height of 1.74 meters.