Photos of the Year 2020
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Kevin M. Cox
Media & Technology Director
Stuart Villanueva
Photojournalist
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A look back at the year through the eyes of The Daily News’ photojournalists who each selected their favorite 20 photos of 2020.
Helen Hall Library employee Cody Kiser hunts among thousands of temporarily stacked books for selections that library patrons have asked for at the library in League City on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. The library, which is closed as repairs from flooding continue, is offering curb-side service until Jan. 3, with the exception of New Year's Day.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen dives into the end zone after catching a 16 yard pass from wide receiver John Brown during the first quarter of a Wild Card Playoff against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at NRG Stadium.
Attendees join hands while singing at a re-enactment of Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech at the African American Cultural Park in Texas City on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Houston Roughnecks running back Nick Holley makes a first down reception under double coverage by LA Wildcats cornerback Mike Stevens and safety Ahmad Dixon during the third quarter on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at TDECU Stadium. The Roughnecks beat the Wildcats 37-17.
Houston Roughnecks quarterback P.J. Walker is pushed out of bounds by LA Wildcats safety Mar’Sean Diggs after leaping over cornerback Jaylen Dunlap during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at TDECU Stadium. The Roughnecks beat the Wildcats 37-17.
With his 12 3-pointers, Hitchcock basketball player Dylan Zeigler recently tied the school record for most 3-pointers made in a game. He now shares the record with his older cousin, Damien McDaniel, who graduated in 1996.
Mary Neskora wears a Viking helmet while standing atop an ornate float at the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade on the second Saturday of Mardi Gras Galveston festivities Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020.
Friendswood High School students Logan Kunkel and Blake Carlisle wear patriotic costumes as they paddle their cardboard boat toward the finish line at the school natatorium in Friendswood on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. MORE PHOTOS » A5
Houston Roughnecks running back James Butler celebrates a touchdown with fans in the stands during the second quarter against the Seattle Dragons on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium. The Roughnecks beat the Dragons 32-23 to remain undefeated.
Players of the Dickinson Gators boys basketball team celebrate after capturing the Region III-6A Championship by defeating Bellaire 70-61 at the Berry Center in Cypress on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The Gators will advance to the state tournament in San Antonio.
Health care workers cheer as community members pass in a parade to support the doctors, nurses and residents at The Resort at Texas City nursing home in Texas City on Thursday, April 16, 2020. The facility is the site of the largest concentrated coronavirus outbreak in Galveston County, with more than 80 confirmed cases.
Cristo Cruz works to push his car out of high water on the southbound Interstate 45 feeder road between FM 518 and League City Parkway on Friday, May 15, 2020.
Christopher Taylor waves to family and friends as he is released from the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston on Wednesday, May 20. Taylor spent 51 days in the hospital battling COVID-19.
An American Bumblebee collects pollen from a brightly colored Zinnia bloom in a section of Discovery Garden in Carbide Park in La Marque on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Wyndham Hotels workers Jeremy Franklin and Steve Ratier, bottom left, stencil stars as they and members of a painting crew create a giant U.S. flag across the front lawn of the Hotel Galvez in Galveston on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
Houston Astros catcher Garrett Stubbs takes batting practice during Summer Camp 2020 on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Minute Maid Park. The MLB season is scheduled to begin on July 23 or 24.
People embrace beside the wreckage of their car after a collision between the car and a box truck at the intersection of 45th Street and Bernardo De Galvez Avenue in Galveston on Monday, July 20, 2020. The box truck overturned after the crash. No one was seriously injured.
Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick makes contact off Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Carl Edwards in the bottom of the seventh inning on Opening Day, Friday, July 24, 2020 at Minute Maid Park.
Sahid Ramirez, 12, stretches his arms to the water as a wave breaks over the end of the 29th Street rock groin in Galveston on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Winds and rains from the edge of Hurricane Hanna moved into the area Friday night.
Houston Astros infielder Abraham Toro, outfielder Myles Straw and infielder Taylor Jones watch Jose Altuve bat in the bottom of the first inning against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros center fielder George Springer dives but can’t get under a leadoff double by Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford in the top of the seventh inning on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Minute Maid Park.
San Francisco Giants right fielder Austin Slater can’t reach a foul ball hit by the Houston Astros Myles Straw in the bottom of the fourth inning on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke gets loose in center field, as the grounds crew waters down the infield, before a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Minute Maid Park.
The Houston Astros' Myles Straw receives an ice bucket shower from Yuli Gurriel after hitting a walk off single in the bottom of the eleventh inning against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Minute Maid Park.
Hitchcock assistant football coach Trini Castro, center, watches as his players warm up before their scrimmage against Tomball Christian at Bulldog Stadium in Hitchcock on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020.
Miguel Andrade Jr. carries plywood to board up the windows at Rudy & Paco Restaurant and Bar in downtown Galveston on Tuesday, Aug 25, 2020. Local businesses continued to make preparations for Hurricane Laura’s arrival along the Gulf Coast.
Houston Astros left fielder Kyle Tucker leaps but can't reach an RBI double by the Texas Rangers' Leody Taveras in the top of the second inning on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros mascot Orbit dances to "Deep in the Heart of Texas" amongst a crowd of photo cutouts during the seventh inning stretch against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at Minute Maid Park.
Connie Medallis maneuvers her kayak along a flooded 59th Street at the intersection with Avenue Q in Galveston on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. Tidal flooding because of Hurricane Sally overwhelmed storm drains in areas of the city.
The Houston Astros' George Springer dives past Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen to score on a wild pitch in the bottom of the first inning on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Minute Maid Park.
A crew works to restore the Stone Trumpet at Old Galveston Square on The Strand in Galveston on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.
Nashville SC forward Abu Danladi goes flying after getting tangled up with Houston Dynamo midfielder Darwin Ceren, defender Maynor Figueroa and midfielder Matias Vera during the first half on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at BBVA Stadium.
Houston Dynamo midfielder Niko Hansen gets tangled up with Nashville SC defender Dave Romney inside the penalty box during the second half on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at BBVA Stadium.
The Dickinson Gators take the field for their road game against Clear Springs at Challenger Columbia Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune hurdles South Florida Bulls defensive back KJ Sails for a 13 yard touchdown during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Judge Anne Darring smiles as Manny Rodriguez, 12, gets a big hug from his new mother, Elizabeth Vargas, after an adoption hearing at the Galveston County Justice Center in Galveston on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Vargas and her husband, Tadeo Rodriguez, adopted Manny after serving as his foster parents.
Clear Creek head coach Scott Simonds congratulates his players after they defeated Pearland in five sets in a UIL Region III-6A bi-district playoff game at Clear Creek High School on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.
The Houston Texans take the field for a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at NRG Stadium.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson reacts after fumbling and turning over the ball to end a comeback drive late in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at NRG Stadium.
A recovering Kemp’s ridley sea turtle swims in a tank at the Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research’s new turtle hospital in Galveston on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. The hospital is treating 10 cold-stunned turtles from the waters off the northeastern United States.
Lakeisha Feast, center, is hugged by a family member Tytianna Owens, outside of a press conference at La Marque City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Feast’s son, Joshua Feast, 22, was shot and killed by a La Marque police officer late Wednesday night. The officer, who has not been formally identified, is on administrative leave as an investigation continues.
Clear Falls’ Quinn Bowen is unable to make the diving grab while being defended by Strake Jesuit’s Craig Royal during the first quarter at Challenger Columbia Stadium on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.
Kevin M. Cox
Media & Technology Director
Kevin joined The Daily News as a photojournalist in 2006. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Photography from Texas State University. He lives in League City with his wife Ashley, a wedding photographer.
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#10 is still my all time favorite.
All great pictures. However since education is our future, it was interesting that 25 of 42 (60%) were sports/many pro-sports. Would have thought that at a minimum there would be a couple showing the efforts or frustration regarding teaching/learning/graduating. Just my EOY thoughts!
Thanks for the comments Jose. Stuart and I each picked our personal favorite photos so the gallery isn't intended to be representative of all the topics The Daily News covered this year, just what we liked the best on review.
Also it is worth noting that I almost exclusively photograph sports these days, so without Jennifer's photos included we were at 50% sports even before Stuart included a few sports photos in his selections.
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