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Tinsleigh Chancy, 9, sits in her family’s temporary hotel room in Georgetown after flooding destroyed their trailer home at Goodwater RV Park last summer.

This photo was named a Finalist in the Portrait category at Pictures of the Year International.

Grateful for the trust of the people I photograph and for the space to do this kind of work.

Tinsleigh Chancy, 9, sits in her family’s temporary hotel room in Georgetown after flooding destroyed their trailer home at Goodwater RV Park last summer.

This photo was named a Finalist in the Portrait category at Pictures of the Year International.

Grateful for the trust of the people I photograph and for the space to do this kind of work.

Malin, the giant troll sculpture by Danish artist Thomas Dambo that became one of Pease Park’s best-known public art installations, was destroyed in a fire early Thursday morning in Austin. The 18-foot-tall sculpture, unveiled in 2024 as Dambo’s first troll in Texas, was built from recycled wood and other reclaimed materials.

Rust-colored stains streaking the exterior of Austin’s Waterline tower drew widespread attention online as the skyscraper nears completion downtown. Developers said the discoloration came from testing the building’s standpipe fire protection system, which washed construction grime down parts of the facade.

Rust-colored stains streaking the exterior of Austin’s Waterline tower drew widespread attention online as the skyscraper nears completion downtown. Developers said the discoloration came from testing the building’s standpipe fire protection system, which washed construction grime down parts of the facade.

Rust-colored stains streaking the exterior of Austin’s Waterline tower drew widespread attention online as the skyscraper nears completion downtown. Developers said the discoloration came from testing the building’s standpipe fire protection system, which washed construction grime down parts of the facade.

Rust-colored stains streaking the exterior of Austin’s Waterline tower drew widespread attention online as the skyscraper nears completion downtown. Developers said the discoloration came from testing the building’s standpipe fire protection system, which washed construction grime down parts of the facade.

Rust-colored stains streaking the exterior of Austin’s Waterline tower drew widespread attention online as the skyscraper nears completion downtown. Developers said the discoloration came from testing the building’s standpipe fire protection system, which washed construction grime down parts of the facade.

Rust-colored stains streaking the exterior of Austin’s Waterline tower drew widespread attention online as the skyscraper nears completion downtown. Developers said the discoloration came from testing the building’s standpipe fire protection system, which washed construction grime down parts of the facade.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn greeted supporters after he voted in the Republican primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2026.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn greeted supporters after he voted in the Republican primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2026.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn greeted supporters after he voted in the Republican primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2026.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn greeted supporters after he voted in the Republican primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2026.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn greeted supporters after he voted in the Republican primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Texas State University graduates celebrated commencement week by jumping into the San Marcos River, continuing one of the school’s best-known traditions. Hundreds gathered at Sewell Park after ceremonies as graduates in caps and gowns leapt into the water with friends and classmates.

Texas State University graduates celebrated commencement week by jumping into the San Marcos River, continuing one of the school’s best-known traditions. Hundreds gathered at Sewell Park after ceremonies as graduates in caps and gowns leapt into the water with friends and classmates.

Texas State University graduates celebrated commencement week by jumping into the San Marcos River, continuing one of the school’s best-known traditions. Hundreds gathered at Sewell Park after ceremonies as graduates in caps and gowns leapt into the water with friends and classmates.

Texas State University graduates celebrated commencement week by jumping into the San Marcos River, continuing one of the school’s best-known traditions. Hundreds gathered at Sewell Park after ceremonies as graduates in caps and gowns leapt into the water with friends and classmates.

Texas State University graduates celebrated commencement week by jumping into the San Marcos River, continuing one of the school’s best-known traditions. Hundreds gathered at Sewell Park after ceremonies as graduates in caps and gowns leapt into the water with friends and classmates.

Texas State University graduates celebrated commencement week by jumping into the San Marcos River, continuing one of the school’s best-known traditions. Hundreds gathered at Sewell Park after ceremonies as graduates in caps and gowns leapt into the water with friends and classmates.

Lightning illuminates a storm cloud along Texas Highway 21 in Lee County on Sunday, May 10, 2026, shortly before severe storms brought flash flood warnings and 3 to 5 inches of rain to the area.

Fallen trees, damaged cars and cleanup efforts were visible across South Austin neighborhoods on Monday May 11, 2026, after severe overnight storms moved through the Austin area.

Fallen trees, damaged cars and cleanup efforts were visible across South Austin neighborhoods on Monday May 11, 2026, after severe overnight storms moved through the Austin area.

Fallen trees, damaged cars and cleanup efforts were visible across South Austin neighborhoods on Monday May 11, 2026, after severe overnight storms moved through the Austin area.

Fallen trees, damaged cars and cleanup efforts were visible across South Austin neighborhoods on Monday May 11, 2026, after severe overnight storms moved through the Austin area.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito joined Texas Supreme Court justices, Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders for an investiture ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Thursday. Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Kyle Hawkins, while retired federal judge Thomas Griffith swore in Justice James Sullivan.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito joined Texas Supreme Court justices, Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders for an investiture ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Thursday. Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Kyle Hawkins, while retired federal judge Thomas Griffith swore in Justice James Sullivan.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito joined Texas Supreme Court justices, Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders for an investiture ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Thursday. Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Kyle Hawkins, while retired federal judge Thomas Griffith swore in Justice James Sullivan.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito joined Texas Supreme Court justices, Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders for an investiture ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Thursday. Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Kyle Hawkins, while retired federal judge Thomas Griffith swore in Justice James Sullivan.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito joined Texas Supreme Court justices, Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders for an investiture ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Thursday. Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Kyle Hawkins, while retired federal judge Thomas Griffith swore in Justice James Sullivan.

Cyclists participating in the Project Hero Texas Challenge ride through Austin on May 5 during a six-day journey from San Antonio to Dallas. The group, which includes injured veterans and first responders, rides 50 to 80 miles a day as part of a recovery and rehabilitation program.

Cyclists participating in the Project Hero Texas Challenge ride through Austin on May 5 during a six-day journey from San Antonio to Dallas. The group, which includes injured veterans and first responders, rides 50 to 80 miles a day as part of a recovery and rehabilitation program.

Cyclists participating in the Project Hero Texas Challenge ride through Austin on May 5 during a six-day journey from San Antonio to Dallas. The group, which includes injured veterans and first responders, rides 50 to 80 miles a day as part of a recovery and rehabilitation program.

Cyclists participating in the Project Hero Texas Challenge ride through Austin on May 5 during a six-day journey from San Antonio to Dallas. The group, which includes injured veterans and first responders, rides 50 to 80 miles a day as part of a recovery and rehabilitation program.

Cyclists participating in the Project Hero Texas Challenge ride through Austin on May 5 during a six-day journey from San Antonio to Dallas. The group, which includes injured veterans and first responders, rides 50 to 80 miles a day as part of a recovery and rehabilitation program.

A crashed Cessna airplane is seen in a wooded area on Round Rock Road in Wimberley, Friday, May 1, 2026. Five adults onboard the plane died in the crash Thursday night, according to Hays County officials.

A crashed Cessna airplane is seen in a wooded area on Round Rock Road in Wimberley, Friday, May 1, 2026. Five adults onboard the plane died in the crash Thursday night, according to Hays County officials.

A crashed Cessna airplane is seen in a wooded area on Round Rock Road in Wimberley, Friday, May 1, 2026. Five adults onboard the plane died in the crash Thursday night, according to Hays County officials.

Families of campers who died in last summer’s flooding at Camp Mystic gather during a joint Texas House and Senate hearing at the Capitol in Austin on Tuesday.
Lawmakers questioned camp leaders and investigators about what happened during the storm and whether the camp should be allowed to reopen.

Families of campers who died in last summer’s flooding at Camp Mystic gather during a joint Texas House and Senate hearing at the Capitol in Austin on Tuesday.
Lawmakers questioned camp leaders and investigators about what happened during the storm and whether the camp should be allowed to reopen.

Families of campers who died in last summer’s flooding at Camp Mystic gather during a joint Texas House and Senate hearing at the Capitol in Austin on Tuesday.
Lawmakers questioned camp leaders and investigators about what happened during the storm and whether the camp should be allowed to reopen.

Families of campers who died in last summer’s flooding at Camp Mystic gather during a joint Texas House and Senate hearing at the Capitol in Austin on Tuesday.
Lawmakers questioned camp leaders and investigators about what happened during the storm and whether the camp should be allowed to reopen.

Customers line up at Lammes Candies in Austin on Monday April 27, 2026, after the company announced it will begin winding down operations after more than 140 years in business, with many buying up their favorite treats.

Customers line up at Lammes Candies in Austin on Monday April 27, 2026, after the company announced it will begin winding down operations after more than 140 years in business, with many buying up their favorite treats.

Customers line up at Lammes Candies in Austin on Monday April 27, 2026, after the company announced it will begin winding down operations after more than 140 years in business, with many buying up their favorite treats.

Customers line up at Lammes Candies in Austin on Monday April 27, 2026, after the company announced it will begin winding down operations after more than 140 years in business, with many buying up their favorite treats.

Customers line up at Lammes Candies in Austin on Monday April 27, 2026, after the company announced it will begin winding down operations after more than 140 years in business, with many buying up their favorite treats.

Customers line up at Lammes Candies in Austin on Monday April 27, 2026, after the company announced it will begin winding down operations after more than 140 years in business, with many buying up their favorite treats.

Customers line up at Lammes Candies in Austin on Monday April 27, 2026, after the company announced it will begin winding down operations after more than 140 years in business, with many buying up their favorite treats.