Texas State President Kelly Damphousse gives a speech to students in attendance at the International Welcome event, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in the LBJ Grand Ballroom. The event welcomed international students, scholars and professors to meet and connect with other international students on campus.

Women in Business director of external affairs Dafne Campos adjusts Molly’s outfit, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at the LBJ Mall. WIB is recruiting new members and Molly, Dafne’s dog, is its mascot for the day.

A booth at the Vanilla Bean Market allows locals to free hand a Boa Constrictor, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in downtown San Marcos.

Texas State business management junior and ranchera singer Pablo Cardona performs a series of songs during Viva TXST, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at the LBJ Student Center. Cardona regularly performs at football games during half-time and plans to participate in TXST’s Got Talent Show this fall.

Three members of Grupo Folklorico Ocotochtli wearing vestido de listones (dress of ribons) pose for a selfie before dancing at Viva TXST on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at the LBJ Student Center. Established in 1983, Grupo Folklorico Ocotochtli shares the culture of Mexico through dance.

Austin native Adilene Vera brings her business, Pearly Whites, to San Marcos to gem locals’ teeth on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at the Vanilla Bean Market.

Freshman psychology major Kacie Aldrich and freshman journalism major Marcus Bracken cheer on freshman digital media innovation major Emily Rasch during her karaoke performance, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at George’s. Aldrich and Rasch are members of Latinas Unidas, a partenered Hispanic organization for the event.

Texas State digital media innovation freshman Emily Rasch sings No Me Queda Más during Karaoke Night, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at George’s. George’s partnered with Latinas Unidas and the Hispanic Student Association for National Hispanic Heritage Month for the event.

A couple prays and performs the sign of the cross before their meal during Viva TXST, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at the LBJ Student Center. The event celebrated the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month by featuring student organizations and performances.

The Bottomless band performs on stage during the Bobcat Jump music fest, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Railyard Bar and Grill. Bobcat Jump was an event for students, which featured performances from up to 14 different artists and bands.