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A senior’s final state trip capturing memories, stories, and everything in between. This year’s Texas Youth and Government State Conference hit differently. Maybe it’s because I’m a senior now, or maybe it’s because I’ve finally found my place in the media section—but this trip felt like the [...]

By: Cora Howell For the 2026 state conference, the theme of the dance, heroes, is one filled with ambiguity, leading it up to diverse interpretations. For some delegates, it’s the traditional masked superheroes that fly around cities rescuing people from super villains. For others, it represents powerful world leaders [...]

From the grand Texas sunset red granite walls, geometric marble floors, towering ceilings, and chambers filled with strict procedures, one would feel intimidated by the Texas State Capitol. However, inside the Capitol today, YG Legislative delegates are prepped and ready to argue their bills to their fullest. But then [...]

Austin, TX- If you’re in town for the Texas Youth and Government State Conference and staying at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, you’re in for a full day lineup of excitement right inside the resort. The resort boasts one of America’s largest indoor water parks, stretching 223,000 square feet and [...]

by: Malcolm Hodge Glenda Dawson High School Think back on the last time you bought a bag of chips. Were you surprised by how few chips were actually in the package? Were you upset at the fact that the bag was mostly air? Or did you simply start eating, [...]

Calendar for the month of february   By Kimberly Damian Bob Hope High School   Today I shall be writing about our adventures since we arrived in Austin. This city seemed full of the moment our bus rolled in.    On Thursday, we arrived at the lively Kalahari Resort [...]

Austin, TX—The debate involved debates on several bills, including House Bill 60, Senate Bill 45, and another bill. House Bill 60, sponsored by Delegate Kennedy, proposes incentivizing hunters to control invasive feral hogs, citing economic benefits and environmental improvements. Opponents, like Delegate Torres, raised concerns about the environmental impact [...]

Bob Hope High School YAG seniors As the final Youth & Government conference comes to an end, every senior feels the weight of what this moment truly means. For all of them, YAG was never just a program; it was a community that shaped them in ways they only [...]

The Birds Fast: How Islam has Grown Within the West By: Mercy Otieno James W. Martin Highschool Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is one full of fasting and prayer. This year, the State Conference lies within its 30 days, so Muslim delegates [...]

Members of the Duncanville High School's Judicial team.   By Alana Dixon Duncanville High School The difference between a hotel ballroom and a real courthouse is more than architectural. It’s emotional. For judicial delegates, stepping into an actual courtroom transforms preparation into something tangible. The benches are higher. The [...]

Old Rivalries, Digital Trails, and Reasonable Doubt Austin, TX - Delegates competing in the Texas Youth and Government State Conference are stepping into one of the most intense courtroom dramas of the year: The Case of “Local Politics, Old Enemies, Deadly Explosion” , State of Texas v. Harper Lynn. [...]

By: Diana Jimenez With only 10 proposals presented in General Assembly, each one carries weight. The room is full, the debates are intense, and every delegate is listening closely. But for Delegate Allison Tran, one proposal stood out above the rest. “My favorite proposal has been No. 84 as [...]