{"id":50987,"date":"2019-09-19T17:57:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T22:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=50987"},"modified":"2019-09-19T17:57:17","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T22:57:17","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-19th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/09\/19\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-19th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest September 19th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The news is abbreviated tonight courtesy of TS Imelda dumping 13.45" on my street. Internet is out and the area is in recovery mode with cars on the median and where they stalled in the high water. My house narrowly missed getting water. I was going to ride my trainer and Zwift but no internet stopped that. I am borrowing internet from my niece to post this.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Elderly bicyclist injured in Pflugerville crash has died<\/a><\/h2>\n

cbsaustin.com<\/h3>\n

An elderly man who was critically injured last week after his bicycle collided with another vehicle in Pflugerville has died.<\/p>\n

The crash happened Thursday, Sep. 12, at around 7:15 a.m. at the intersection of 10th Street and Settlers Valley Drive.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for the City of Pflugerville says 88-year-old Thi Ho died from …<\/p>\n

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WF plans for more bike lanes in 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Mason Brighton | www.newschannel6now.com<\/h3>\n

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – While the budget for the city of Wichita Falls has been approved without money for cycling improvements, officials already know how they’ll get it all done. They plan to use around $200,000 to add more bicycle lanes in Wichita Falls.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We will go back to city council and do an amendment to the budget with the amount that we decide to move forward with,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Wichita Falls director of transportation John Burrus said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s going to come to about 50 miles of roadway, so that 200 thousand will have a very significant impact.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

To get the funds for the project, they …<\/p>\n

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‘Pedaling To Beat Breast Cancer’<\/a><\/h2>\n

ROBIN BLACKBURN | www.sanmarcosrecord.com<\/h3>\n

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Texas Mamma Jamma Ride hits Martindale<\/p>\n

The Texas Mamma Jamma Ride isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t a race, but there are still winners: breast cancer patients and Central Texas organizations who help them and their families.<\/p>\n

The annual bicycling event, which raises money for numerous area breast cancer organizations, will take place in downtown Martindale on Saturday, starting at …<\/p>\n

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Red River realignment adds to concerns for campus bike safety<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Ryan Thornton | www.austinmonitor.com<\/h3>\n

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Since Jan. 28, the night Tony Diaz was killed while cycling through the University of Texas campus, university management has listened to and considered calls for safer bicycle facilities on San Jacinto Boulevard, a popular cycling route both for students and non-students. Still, nearly eight months later, the university remains uncommitted to any such action, even …<\/p>\n

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FMPD wins Keller\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bicycle \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcRace to End Child Abuse\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com<\/h3>\n

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The Flower Mound Police Department dominated the Keller Police Department\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Race to End Child Abuse\u00e2\u20ac\u009d last weekend.<\/p>\n

FMPD Team 1 finished first overall, FMPD Team 2 placed second and FMPD Team 3 came in fourth overall, according to the department. Individually, Officer Chaple, Sgt. Rachal, and Officer Smith finished in first, …<\/p>\n

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White Oak bike trail is a little wet today.<\/a> from bikehouston<\/a> <\/blockquote>