{"id":56511,"date":"2021-05-14T00:29:32","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T05:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=56511"},"modified":"2021-05-14T00:29:35","modified_gmt":"2021-05-14T05:29:35","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-13th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/05\/14\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-may-13th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest May 13th 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Journal Profile: Heidi Anderson a natural fit to oversee iconic Austin hike and bike trail<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Patricia Rogers | www.bizjournals.com<\/h4>\n

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Heidi Anderson\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s job is a stroll in the park.<\/p>\n

As CEO of The Trail Foundation since 2017, it is her job to oversee the nonprofit as it carries out its mission to care for the Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s iconic 10-mile loop around Lady Bird Lake.<\/p>\n

Anderson said a big portion of her time these days is spent on strategic planning to get all the pieces and personnel in place before responsibility for the park\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s operations transition from the city to TFF. Already, the nonprofit has been contributing the lion\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s share of funds for its upkeep \u00e2\u20ac\u201d more than $3 million annually compared to the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s contribution of less than a million. This larger, more formalized nonprofit\/public partnership is a …<\/p>\n

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Marshall ISD trustees thank Mission Marshall for Read to Ride program<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Bridget Ortigo | www.marshallnewsmessenger.com<\/h4>\n

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Marshall ISD trustees on Wednesday offered special recognition and thanks to Mission Marshall on this, the fifth anniversary of the nonprofit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Read to Ride program reading partnership with Marshall ISD.<\/p>\n

Mission Marshall Executive Director Misty Scott was at Wednesday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s special meeting to receive a plaque and certificate of appreciation from the district for the years of service and reading incentives for students through Read to Ride.<\/p>\n

Marshall ISD Elementary ELAR Coordinator Regina Jackson thanked Scott and Mission Marshall on behalf of the district, while also …<\/p>\n

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Podcast: Hidalgo EDC wants to build a River Walk, 7-mile hike and bike trail to McAllen<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Mario Mu\u00c3\u00b1oz | riograndeguardian.com<\/h4>\n

HIDALGO, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Hidalgo Economic Development Corporation wants to develop a seven-mile hike and bike trail that extends to an existing trail in McAllen and a river walk similar to that in San Antonio.<\/p>\n

The ambitious plans were outlined during a recent webinar by Priciliano (J.R.) Trevi\u00c3\u00b1o, executive director of Hidalgo EDC. The virtual Commercial and Investment Tour of Hidalgo was hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. …<\/p>\n

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Video: West Texas Cycling Association taking a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcRide of Silence\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 to honor cyclists, promote public road safety<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Kase Wilbanks | www.kcbd.com<\/h4>\n

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The West Texas Cycling Association is taking part in the International Ride of Silence, a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways.<\/p>\n

Paul Friener with the West Texas Cycling Association said the public is invited to take part in the free event, which will occur on May 19. Riders meet at the corner of 19th and Indiana at 6:30 p.m. and the ride begins at 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Lubbock Police officers will escort the approximately 11-mile ride. Cyclists are encouraged to social distance and …<\/p>\n

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Bike to Work Week rolls out May 17<\/a><\/h2>\n

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North Texans encouraged to find creative ways to celebrate Bike Month\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

May 13, 2021 (DALLAS, TX) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c When Bike to Work Week kicks off May 17, pedaling to the office may not be the first thing that comes to mind for some North Texans, especially if the COVID-19 pandemic has them working from home.<\/p>\n

But that provides an opportunity for creativity. The League of American Bicyclists, founder and sponsor of this annual event, is asking participants to simply bike more during the week as well as during Bike Month, celebrated throughout May. The North …<\/p>\n

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