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This was a challenging week for our 22 delegates that participated in CONA 2020 on a new virtual platform. Despite the many unexpected difficulties that our delegates face, Texas showed up strong at CONA this year. We would like to congratulate the members of the Texas YG family that [...]

Currently, students from Texas YG are virtually attending CONA. Though the experience is very different and we do miss being in the Blue Ridge Mountains, we are still having fun debating ideas with our friends and colleagues from across the country. We are so excited to announce that four [...]

Students at the Virtual State Affairs Forum Conference on May 30, 2020. The last few months have been quite an adjustment for students due to COVID-19. Though the spring is a slow season for Texas YG, students still missed out on the opportunity to participate in weekly club [...]

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! We are so proud of everything that our students have accomplished this past year, and the strength they have shown these past few months. We created presentations for our seniors that responded to a survey. Take a look and help us celebrate all [...]

During the first week of March, Texas YG sent two students, Sebastiane Caballes '20 and Ariana Palomo '21, went to Washington, D.C. as a part of the YMCA Youth Advocate Program. They learned about advocacy and how to speak about different issues with their representatives. The highlight of the [...]

Attention all high school and college students! The Hatton W. Sumners Foundation released information about their scholarship. It is a great opportunity for students that currently attend a college or university in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Read the flyer here for more information and to see if you [...]

An architectural and landscape exposition of the Texas State Capitol By Mika Sood Red Granite Majesty The Texas State Capitol Building, currently in its third iteration throughout its history, serves as the home of YMCA Texas Youth and Government for 2 days every January. The building’s rotunda, along with [...]

By Gabrielle Jensen - Hays High school Delegation “Democracy must be learned by each generation.” - Dr. Earle T. Hawkins (Adopted to be the Youth and Government motto by, Clement “Pete” Duran) Youth and Government foundation The Program, now known as YAG, YMCA Youth and Government was originally established in [...]

By Ava White Delegates Sophie Robertson and Rachel Sobolevitch observe the first proposal of the day discussing the need for further police training in order to lower the number of police brutality cases in the United States yearly. This is their first state experience in SAF, along with delegate Bella [...]

By Samirah Sarwat, White Rock, Lakeview Centennial HS Mock trial is a battle. It isn’t a traditional battle of fists or weapons. Those that prefer mock trial participate in a battle of wits, intellect, intimidation, and control. Witnesses protect themselves under the attorney’s fire. Attorneys must stand strong against the [...]

By Alison Torres Today I will be covering the Senate and bill FS055 titled “An act providing tax incentives for producers of genetically modified produce and declaring an emergency.” This bill was made by delegate Eli Scott from the Imagine International Academy of North Texas. Both delegates Jose Moreno and [...]

By Jacieon Williams The beauty of the State Capitol is unmatched. The limitless carvings and outstanding colors give its audience an experience to remember. Delegate Alexis Brown takes a stroll up the Capitol stairs, as she basks in her final State Conference. Delegates gather as they enter a new chapter [...]