from The Southeast Texas Record
By Marilyn Tennissen
“It’s time again for hundreds of cyclists to take the roads, but they won’t only be riding for fun and exercise but also to raise money for a program that provides free legal services to those in need.
After successfully raising almost $50,000 in the last two years, the third annual Spindletop Spin will be held June 7 to benefit the Jefferson County Pro Bono Program.”
from KXAN.com
“Health experts are using a new bicycle injury study to push for a city helmet ordinance.
“The odds of suffering a head injury without wearing a helmet, is twice as great than with a helmet,” said Dr. Pat Crocker of Dell Children’s Hospital. “So the helmet has been protective.”
Austin may get a helmet ordinance.
from the Austin American-Statesman
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
“Ever drink and ride?
Emergency medicine doctors for the Seton Family of Hospitals said it’s not uncommon for people in Austin to hit downtown-area bars, then hop on their bicycles — behavior they strongly discouraged Wednesday.
Preliminary data for a study they plan to submit for publication next month found that one in five people they treated in a year’s time for bike-related injuries at the University Medical Center at Brackenridge were drinking and riding — and almost always without a helmet”
from kbmt12.com
by Christina Hernandez
“This is a remarkable story of a brave young woman from right here in Southeast Texas.
She just finished with a long bicycle trek, but not just for exercise…to help those suffering from cancer.
It started over two weeks ago in Prince, Utah and ended at Vidor High School with a lap around the track.”