2024

#WeMetAtTXST Stories

  • Natalie Hernandez '10 and Richard Hernandez '11 met at freshman orientation and became close friends during their first semester, then transitioned to relationship status by their second semester. They have been married now for eight years and have two daughters they hope to send to Texas State! met at freshman orientation and became close friends during their first semester, then transitioned to relationship status by their second semester. They have been married now for eight years and have two daughters they hope to send to Texas State!

    Photo of couple smiling at TXST football game

  • Gladys Jurado '20, '22 and Geoffrey Gutierrez were both in the Bobcat Marching Band. They discovered that they both went to the same summer vacation destination during an icebreaker game at freshman orientation. They soon exchanged phone numbers, starting dating, and now they are engaged to be married in 2025! 

    Photo of couple at TXST tailgate

  • Gia Riley '94 and Ronald Riley '90 met when Gia was a freshman and Ronald was a senior. They have been together for 34 years and married for 23 of those years! Their daughter, Kizzy, was a Strutter and they have enjoyed her time at TXST almost as much as their own. Not just a Bobcat couple, but a Bobcat family! 

    Photo of couple smiling

  • Ximena Carrera '17 and Davren Montgomery '17 met the weekend before their junior year started and were both involved in Greek organizations. Darven would visit Ximena during her shifts working in the Alkek Library. After graduation, they moved to Austin, then relocated to Dallas, and have been married since March 2023!

    Couple in wedding outfits in front of a church