Pat Smith looks through his restaurant, Matador Diner, after a tornado, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Matador, Texas. Smith was in the cafe during the tornado and “it felt like forever but only lasted 20 seconds.”
Various Abraham Lincolns show their historical figure reports to other students at the Live Museum at Windsor Park Elementary School, Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The students chose their historical figures.
Walter Crawford opens the trunk of his car, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Crawford and his wife, Judy, camped out before the country’s first available round of Moderna vaccines.
Will Starks imitates his MMA punches and jabs with glow sticks for a Vox Magazine cover, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in Columbia, Missouri. Starks was featured in "The Power of Will."
Texas governor candidate Beto O’Rourke hosts a town hall meeting, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. O’Rourke hosted a 49-day Texas tour.
A rainbow is seen by firefighters’ water to put out a wildfire, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas.
Capt. Trenade Paddock-Roberts smiles at her husband Tracy Roberts while he pins her captain badge during the Corpus Christi Police Department officer promotion, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Corpus Christi, Texas. "It's a joy," Tracy says, "she's worked so hard."
Jhosselinne Melgar swings her four-year-old son, Yahir Rojas, outside of the Deming migrant shelter, Friday, June 28, 2019, in Deming, New Mexico. Melgar traveled from Guatemala with her two children. (Annie Rice/USA Today)
A husky gets pet on the beach during spring break in Port Aransas, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Port Aransas, Texas. Several spring breakers brought dogs to the beach.
Three-year-old Bella Luna Quintero rides the carousel during the South Plains Fair’s first day, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at the South Plains Fairgrounds in Lubbock, Texas.
Nine-year-old Anastasia Olson plays in the water at Collier Pool, Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Olson attended the pool with her family for the holiday.
India Garza looks at herself in the mirror while an Aveda employee curls her hair before the Special Hearts Prom, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, at Moody High School, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The program is designed for students with special needs who would not otherwise be able to attend a traditional prom.
Ten-month-old Xitlaly Solomon sleeps in a temporary shelter, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Deming, New Mexico. Solomon traveled from Honduras with her father and is seeking asylum. (Annie Rice/USA Today)
Alcorta's Compania de danza hosted their 7th annual Competencia Folklorica de Tejas at the Selena Auditorium, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Folklorico is a collective term for traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local folk culture with ballet characteristics.
The Blue Angels fly over attendees during the Wings Over South Texas Air Show, Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas. The air show hosted numerous aerial acrobatics.
Miss Rodeo America’s Taylor McNair holds the American flag after the National Anthem before the Corpus Christi rodeo, Friday, April 26, 2019, at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The rodeo kicked off Buc Days.