Texas Biking News December 11th 2019
Local builders association drops off a load of Christmas bikes
By Julie Hays | www.kwtx.com
WACO, Texas (KWTX) Members of the Heart of Texas Builders Association dropped off a huge donation to the annual Toys for Tots drive Wednesday morning.
Members of the Heart of Texas Builders Association rolled 95 bicycles into the KWTX studio, many of which the group purchased and members assembled. (Staff photo) The association includes area builders and related businesses, ranging from financial institutions to craftsmen and plumbing contractors.
Just before lunch, members rolled 95 bicycles into the KWTX studio, many of which …
Video: Man cycling across country for suicide awareness
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DUNCAN, Okla. (TNN) – One man is cycling across the entire United States to raise awareness of suicide.
Daniel Hurd with "One Pedal At A Time" began his journey in March of last year, starting off in his home state of Massachusetts.
Tuesday night he was in Duncan, the latest step on his bike ride through every state in the continental U.S.
He’s riding to bring more awareness to suicide and its prevention, starting his ride after his own attempts on his life.
He hopes to reduce the stigma through conversation.
“Its unfortunate that we can connect to it so well these days. But that’s why I go around talking about, telling people how important it is to talk about it. To tell people to understand it’s okay to talk and be comfortable talking about it, so we can help more people avoid that situation," said Hurd.
Hurd plans to continue his journey Wednesday, going to Wichita Falls to make Texas his 37th state visited. …
Special Olympics returns to San Antonio, bringing thousands of athletes to Morgan’s Wonderland
Vincent T. Davis | www.expressnews.com
Special Olympics Texas will return to San Antonio for the 2020 Summer Games, four days of competition in and around Morgan’s Wonderland.
From April 30 to May 3, more than 3,000 athletes from across Texas will compete in the 51st Special Olympics Summer Games hosted by the theme park located at 5223 David Edwards on the Northeast Side. …
… Officials said Special Olympics competitors across Texas have been training a minimum of 12 weeks while taking part in area level competitions. Athletes will compete in one of five sports: track and field; cycling; gymnastics; soccer; and tennis. …