29 moving images that paint the picture of an epic 2020 No description found Note: The captions in the photos below were taken from the original photos, and some may no longer read as current.
There’s no doubt that the year 2020 has been one for the books.
There has been the global COVID-19 pandemic, more attention than ever on the #BlackLivesMatter movement, an iconic election year, seemingly countless deaths and dozens of events around the world.
There is no number of images that can completely convey the year we’ve all experienced, but the 29 pictures below just might scratch the surface in beginning to tell the story of the year we’ve all lived through.
Warning: Some images below may contain graphic content. Graham Media Group 2020
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Dawn Jorgenson, Graham Media Group Branded Content Managing Editor, began working with the group in April 2013. She graduated from Texas State University with a degree in electronic media.
Sleeping through danger: Overnight severe weather risk in Houston ▶ 1:33
Sleeping through danger: Overnight severe weather risk in Houston
KPRC 2’s Brittany Begley explains Houston’s overnight severe weather risk ▶ 1:36
KPRC 2’s Brittany Begley explains Houston’s overnight severe weather risk
Severe weather remains possible for Houston Saturday night into Sunday morning ▶ 2:07
Severe weather remains possible for Houston Saturday night into Sunday morning
More severe weather possible Saturday ▶ 0:37
More severe weather possible Saturday
Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashes ▶ 2:26
Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashes
2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House ▶ 0:58
2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House
Texas tightens ID rules for vehicle registration, prompting concerns ▶ 0:52
Texas tightens ID rules for vehicle registration, prompting concerns
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Men's Cosmetic Surgery Trends Surge in 2025: What You Need to Know
What does damage from an EF-2 tornado look like? ▶ 1:09
What does damage from an EF-2 tornado look like?
Cypress neighborhood cleaning up after Monday's tornado ▶ 0:54
Cypress neighborhood cleaning up after Monday's tornado
Illegal side hustle: NRG Park employees accused of stealing more than $200K in parking scheme ▶ 0:58
Illegal side hustle: NRG Park employees accused of stealing more than $200K in parking scheme
Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress home ▶ 1:02
Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress home
Prepare for Tornadoes: Find Your Safe Spot at Home and Work ▶ 1:15
Prepare for Tornadoes: Find Your Safe Spot at Home and Work
Get Glass Skin This Thanksgiving: Foods That Boost Skin Health ▶ 1:12
Get Glass Skin This Thanksgiving: Foods That Boost Skin Health
The Latest: What is Houston expecting weather-wise for the rest of the night? ▶ 1:28
The Latest: What is Houston expecting weather-wise for the rest of the night?
Aftermath of the tornado in NW Harris County ▶ 0:19
Aftermath of the tornado in NW Harris County
Tracking the aftermath of a tornado in Houston ▶ 1:05
Tracking the aftermath of a tornado in Houston
Christmas tree sucked out of window after tornado strikes Harris County neighborhood ▶ 1:17
Christmas tree sucked out of window after tornado strikes Harris County neighborhood
'Somebody was watching': Woman says she is lucky home wasn't damaged worse after Spring tornado ▶ 0:58
'Somebody was watching': Woman says she is lucky home wasn't damaged worse after Spring tornado
HPD officer shot in road-rage incident on the way to work in NW Houston; 3 suspects arrested ▶ 1:45
HPD officer shot in road-rage incident on the way to work in NW Houston; 3 suspects arrested
Fire Department officials give latest information on tornado in Spring ▶ 1:27
Fire Department officials give latest information on tornado in Spring
Perfect Thanksgiving Weather in Houston ▶ 0:59
Perfect Thanksgiving Weather in Houston
Video of tornadic storm in NW Harris County ▶ 0:26
Video of tornadic storm in NW Harris County
Illegal water, power setup found at southwest Houston homeless encampment, police say ▶ 1:22
Illegal water, power setup found at southwest Houston homeless encampment, police say
Houston sets records for warm days in November! ▶ 1:03
Houston sets records for warm days in November!
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