Thousands march through downtown Austin for Women's March 2018
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Source: kvue.com
10:27 PM CTZ January 20, 2018
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Picture Courtesy: Mike Holp, Holp Photography
AUSTIN - Joining hundreds of cities across the U.S. for Women's March 2018, thousands of women and men marched down Congress Avenue in Austin to the Texas State Capitol Saturday.
Hours before, hundreds of people rallied outside Austin City Hall to call for President Donald Trump's impeachment.
Austin Police and DPS troopers were on high alert and kept an eye on the crowd.
But just minutes before the rally began, there was tension between rally members and a small group of counter-protesters.
"I wish y'all would get over your huge loss already," counter-protester Vickie Williams said.
Things quickly calmed down, and speakers eventually took the stage. They touched on topics like immigration and DACA to women's rights and President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel...........................................
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congrats to Austin TX
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Bishop Talbert Swan
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15h15 hours ago
Austin, TX broke the record for largest gathering in Texas history. #WomensMarch2018
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Shelby Kent-Stewart
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13h13 hours ago
Replying to @realDonaldTrump
Nah, we in #TheResistance gave ourselves a present. Today the #WomensMarch2018 protesting your 'presidency' went global. In fact, Austin broke all records for the largest assemblage in Texas history. Enjoy your anniversary. #TrumpShutdown
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Cooper Hefner Verified account @cooperhefner
13h13 hours ago
This photo taken today from Austin shows the largest gathering in Texas history. All gathering for the Women’s March. All showing democracy at work.
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Thank you to all the brave souls who are standing up. I'm having a feeling somewhat like...hope again. 
