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The Texas Department of Public Safety closed the Capitol grounds through the weekend in anticipation of the protest. Organizers called the move an attempt to "repress" pro-Palestinian organizing in the state.
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Kyles pose for a photo next to an RV at the “Gathering of the Kyles” in Kyle on Saturday. Kyles traveled from different parts of the country to try to break the Guinness World Record for the largest same-name gathering. The title belongs to Kupres, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where 2,325 people named Ivan gathered in 2017.
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Kyles dance and holler at the “Gathering of the Kyles.” There were 706 Kyles in attendance, but the number to beat was 2,325. The event is part of the city’s Kyle Fair, which includes a carnival, live music and several competitions for the best margaritas, fajitas and ribs.
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A man named Kyle signs his name on a wall at Saturday's gathering. Travis Mitchell, the mayor of Kyle, said the city has embraced this persona of a "Kyle" at the festival.
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Kyle Martin gets his shirt signed by another Kyle. At last year's gathering, A Kyle from as far away as Australia showed up.
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A young Kyle sits on a fence after hearing the “Gathering of the Kyles” fell short by 1,619 people.
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