Welcome to the YG Blog
Our Youth and Government Blog is a space for our Media delegates to write and publish their work throughout the program year. Keep yourself updated and in the loop by reading topics written by our youths from across Texas.
The Faces Behind the Impact: Meet the YG team Spotlight
By: Dorcas Owala John Marshall Law and Medical Services High School The Youth and Government Program is focused on the key idea that “Democracy Must be Learned by Each Generation” in hopes that they can create future leaders of Democracy and help them gain life long skills for their [...]
YMCA Texas Youth and Government FristDay Foundation
Celebrating a Major Milestone for YMCA Texas Youth and Government FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Missy Garcia, State Director | [email protected] Austin, TX (AUGUST 7, 2025) -We recently had the honor of celebrating a major milestone for YMCA Texas Youth and Government (YG), thanks to a $250,000 capacity-building [...]
Declaration Documentary Project: Exclusive Opportunity for YMCA Youth and Government Students and Alumni
Exclusive Opportunity for YMCA Youth and Government Students and Alumni Part of a nationwide documentary film project Valuable activity to include on your college or professional resume Declaration is a documentary film produced by Billboard-Chart-Topping pianist Lara Downes to commemorate the United States’ 250th birthday in 2026. As part [...]
FINE PRINT SAVES LIVES!: THE UPS AND DOWNS OF THE “NUTTY NEGLIGENCE” TRIAL
The Glenda Dawson H.S. delegation (District 3) defending the restaurant. By: Malcolm Hodge Glenda Dawson High School Austin, TX - Much of the time, when we carry out tasks that we have years of experience with, we tend to ignore the text that we consider “less important”, whether that [...]
Visiting the Capitol Gift Shop
By Kimberly Damian Bob Hope School Let's think about when you enter the capitol, you wonder if the gift shop have good gifts or not. We want to believe that the gift shop has great stuff. Let me rest your minds, they have great gifts for your friends or [...]
YAG at ACC
Gabriel Lara Austin High School This Friday, February 28th, the YMCA Youth and Government District court delegates gathered at Austin Community College’s Highland campus for a day of debate and competition. I had the pleasure of joining them on this expedition and witnessing multiple trials. What really intrigued me [...]
Kalahari Chaos
By: Emily Ramirez Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet On Friday, after the first day of competition, delegates returned to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, only to face long delays before being allowed back to their rooms. Many delegates and advisors, exhausted from the day's events, sat or lay on the [...]
GETTING INTO LEGE: A QUICK GUIDE AND TIPS ON YG LEGISLATIVE
Texas YMCA Youth and Government Legislative Delegates in their second hearing at the Senate Chamber. By: Dylan Nguyen Woodrow Wilson ECHS Austin, TX - One of Youth and Government's four primary departments is the Texas YMCA Youth and Government Legislative. People participate in a legislative body, identify issues, draft [...]
Dive Into Democracy: A Rookie’s Guide to YG
By Charlie Alfred Woodrow Wilson High School Joining the Texas Youth and Government (YG) program is an exciting opportunity for young people to engage in civic education, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact on their communities. As a rookie, you might feel a mix of excitement and [...]
Seniors of YAG: What Are Their Next Steps into the Real World?
By: John Mahon Bastrop High School Austin, TX – Today, interviewer John Mahon went around the Capitol and asked seniors about the upcoming end of their time as the top dogs. Senior Kayleigh Ricker from Creekwood High School says, "I am really excited to finally graduate after these long 4 [...]
HOUSE BILL EXPANDS MEDICAL MARIJUANA
DISTRICT 5 DELEGATE PROPOSES EXPANSION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS SO THAT MORE TEXANS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES CAN ACCESS IT Many modern Americans tend to view the use of cannabis as a deeply unserious and usually recreational practice. Amongst those who know the history of the substance, however, it is known [...]
The leaders behind the scenes: The people that really deserve credit
John Mahon Bastrop High Hchool delegation Austin TX: The Texas Youth and Government (YAG) program is a great way for young people to get involved in the political process with the help of selfless leaders who are keen on mentoring the future generation of leaders. The YMCA Texas Youth [...]