Charros round up a horse in the arena during the Gran Charreada at the Diaz Ranch on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Charros are skilled Mexican horsemen that date back to the 17th century.
Protesters kneel while chanting in the pouring rain during the Black Lives Matter protest at the Main Plaza in downtown New Braunfels on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. They were demonstrating against excessive force by police in the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and other black citizens throughout the country.
The daughter spins in the sunlight as she plays in her new backyard in Seattle, Washington on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. The family moved to Seattle from Austin, Texas with their daughter, who identifies as transgender, to escape anti-trans legislation in Texas.
Fans cheer for Lucky Daye at the Barton Springs stage during day one of weekend two of Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
A man dressed as a dog sits on the bar as pass holders visit "The Trip: An Atlanta Cafe" at Higher Ground on Friday, March 11, 2022. The immersive pop-up experience promoted the upcoming season of Atlanta on FX.
Jairianna Stennis, 10, cools off at the Rosewood splash pad in East Austin Monday, June 26, 2023.
Community members gather in prayer at the Uvalde downtown plaza following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The shooting killed 19 children and 2 faculty members.
Abel Lopez and Felicha Martinez, parents of Uvalde victim Xavier Lopez, embrace after the House Select Committee on Community Safety votes HB2744 out of committee at the Texas Capitol Monday, May 8, 2023. HB2744 would raise the age to purchase assault weapons.
Beto O'Rourke interrupts Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick during the press conference on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
While under self-quarantine, Cassandra LeClair comforts her crying daughter, Alexandra Underberg, 17, at their home on Friday, March 20, 2020. LeClair is immunocompromised due to lupus and has been under self quarantine with her children for the past two weeks. She said her family is frustrated with the amount of people still going out and not taking precautions seriously. The bottom line is that we all need to communicate with kindness, empathy and compassion," LeClair said. "This is a global issue that impacts many systems. Thinking as individuals has really made things worse."
LGBTQ rights activist, including Maxine LaQueen, middle, stand in the middle of praying American Principles Project members as activists protest SB14 at the Capitol of Texas Tuesday, May 2, 2023. SB14 would ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender children.
Gothess Jasmine hugs their child, Enda Dory, following their performance while LGBTQ supporters raise pride flags to cover the windows from anti-LGBTQ protesters outside Texas Beer Company during the drag show event at Taylor Pride on Saturday, June 25, 2022. "Pitting people against people based on just how they are born or who they are is always dangerous," Gothess Jasmine said when asked about anti-lgbtq movements. "Too many people sexualize drag. They make it about something that it's not," they said.
Sen. Angela Paxton,R-McKinney looks down at her left hand during her husband, Attorney General Ken Paxton's, impeachment trial in the Texas Senate at the Capitol in Austin on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz speaks to the crowd during the Chip Roy Runoff Rally at Krause's Cafe on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Cruz endorsed Roy, who is running for Congress in the 21st Congressional District, and is Cruz's former chief of staff.
From left, Lien Truong, Dung Compton, Tâm Đạo Thích and Hung Tran begin afternoon prayer at the Đạo Tâm Buddhist Temple on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. The monks of New Braunfels Dao Tam Buddhist Temple built their temple where they hoped to lead a quiet life. That decision has now landed them in court.
Gerry Meyer, a neighbor, is suing the temple, complaining its not following the property restrictions. Meyer filed the suit stating the number of people who attend events at the temple disrupt him and his family, and the structures on the temple’s land violate the lot’s use restrictions.
Community members hold candles as they pray the rosary during the Dia de los Muertos celebration at San Jose Cemetery I on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Kelsea Ballerini performs at the CMT Awards concert in front of the University of Texas Tower on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Shawn Mendes performs at Moody Amphitheater during South by Southwest on Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Fans cheer as they flood the track following the F1 Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022.
Smithson Valley first baseman David De Hoyos attempts to tag a Reagan runner out during Thursday's Class 6A regional quarterfinal series opener at North East Sports Park. The Rangers prevailed 4-3 in eight innings.
Kansas State Wildcats tight end Ben Sinnott (34) attempts to hurdle over Texas Longhorns defensive back Jerrin Thompson (28) and Texas Longhorns linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (0) during the Texas Longhorns football game against Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.
Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) runs down the field as he evades Texas Tech defensive back Jordan Sanford (28) during the game against Texas Tech at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.
Texas Longhorns forward Ze'Rik Onyema (21) reaches for the ball during a scrimmage against St. Edward's University on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.
Leo Neugebauer competes in the long jump in the men's decathlon during Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Myers Stadium Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Canyon High School senior Aliyah Pritchett cries as the team debriefs for the last time after the 6A semi-finals at University of Texas at Austin Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday, March 31, 2019. Canyon was defeated by Klein Collins 11-1.
Professional bull riders enter the arena during the Cedar Park Chute Out at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022.
Olivia Scotch, 5, peeks into the teepee during Folkfest at The Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Folkfest is a 19th century family heritage festival that featured activities of the time period, crafts, activities food and music.
Bees cover beekeeper Charlie Agar's bare hand as he looks for the queen bee in San Marcos with Charlie Bee Company on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. Agar said he normally wears gloves, but this hive was gentle and well-behaved. Agar looks for the queen when relocating hives because she is vital to the success of the colony.
Atlee Homann, Charlie Banks and Caleb Lummus hold up pints of root beer during the kids' masskrugstemmen at Krause's Cafe on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. Masskrugstemmen is a German beer stein holding competition, where competitors see how long they can hold their beers outstretched. Contestants get three strikes before being eliminated from the competition. Strikes include spilling beer, raising your arm too high or dropping your arm too low.
Max King cooks a pizza on a charcoal grill, which he'd purchased earlier in the day, after winter weather caused electricity blackouts for multiple days in San Marcos, Texas, U.S. February 17, 2021.
An escaped zebra runs across San Antonio Street as New Braunfels Police Department try to corral it on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. Officers and animal control personnel were led on a wild goose — make that zebra — chase Wednesday afternoon after two of the exotic equines escaped a local ranch. The first one was tranquilized and air lifted out, but the second zebra is still at large. “We got him in the trailer. He’s in custody — and he already has his stripes,” one official was overheard saying on his radio after the first zebra was successfully captured.
Protesters chant as they drive from the Capitol to the Austin police headquarters.
Lake Dunlap empties following a spill gate failure on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. The failure drained the lake and caused an overflow into the Guadalupe River, producing swift currents and flooding. “There goes the summer,” said Doug Luder, who frequently takes boat rides with his family on the lake.
2016 District 7 Queen Dorothy Velma Strader shows off her crown during the District 7 Ms. Missouri nursing Home Pageant at Capital West Christian Church event center in Jefferson City on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Strader was second runner-up in the statewide pageant last year.
Members of the festival procession line up before processing to the ofrenda during the Dia de los Muertos Festival in downtown New Braunfels on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019.
Kent Palma, front, discusses everyday items from the 1800s as John Tyler and Veda Weatherby, back, lounge under their tent at Folkfest on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Attendees wander the grounds during Austin City Limits weekend one day two at Zilker Park Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
New Braunfels Fire Fighters respond to a structure fire at Friesenhaus on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.
Accompanied by her family, Barbara Lyle rides the wheelchair-accessible carousel at Morgan's Wonderland on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. Lyle is a resident of River Gardens in New Braunfels and comes to the park multiple times a year. The park was designed with special-needs individuals in mind and offers "ultra-accessible" attractions to its visitors.
Children are sprayed with water during outdoor recreation time at vacation bible school at Sts.Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Thursday, June 27, 2019.
Tutu Stevens watches the sun rise at Barton Springs on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
A tuber floats down the Comal River on Saturday, March 9, 2019.