{"id":57795,"date":"2021-10-28T23:24:29","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T04:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=57795"},"modified":"2021-10-28T23:24:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T04:24:32","slug":"texas-biking-news-october-28th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2021\/10\/28\/texas-biking-news-october-28th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News October 28th 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dispatches from the U.S.-Mexico border: A ride for immigration justice<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Doug Pagitt | religionnews.com<\/h4>\n

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(RNS) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d This the journal of the We the People Ride, a 3,200-mile bike ride along the southern edge of the U.S., from San Diego, California, to St. Augustine, Florida. Led by Vote Common Good, members of the public are invited to join any length of the journey, both in person and online.<\/p>\n

As the group rides, we are finding and telling the stories of those most impacted by U.S. immigration policy and are sharing their experiences and treatment. Each week we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll file a dispatch from the road. …<\/p>\n

EL PASO, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A passage from the Book of Leviticus stands out to me as we ride along the border: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not wrong him. The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt\u00e2\u20ac\u009d .<\/p>\n

This is one of many references to migrants scattered throughout the Bible, all similarly encouraging empathy and love toward new arrivals in one\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s land. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s …<\/p>\n

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TxDOT holds public meeting for future project at FM 3034<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Karley Cross | www.bigcountryhomepage.com<\/h4>\n

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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB\/KRBC) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has new ideas on how to improve a 1.57 mile stretch of road between Taylor and Jones counties, on U.S. 83\/277 at FM 3034, and it is now allowing for public input.<\/p>\n

According to the project overview, TxDOT wants to add an overpass bridge at the intersection at FM 3034, to improve mobility and enhance safety. In addition to the new bridge, a bicycle path is also proposed. If all goes according to plan, TxDOT wants to …<\/p>\n

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Area groups create \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcBike Rx\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 to help get Houstonians moving<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: James Parham | cw39.com<\/h4>\n

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HOUSTON (KIAH)\u00e2\u20ac\u201c A partnership between Legacy Community Health, Houston BCycle, the American Heart Association, Bosch, and Harris County Precinct 1 are launching a new program that will give more people BCycle memberships, allowing people to access the popular bike share program.<\/p>\n

The new program, called \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bike Rx\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, will \u00e2\u20ac\u0153prescribe\u00e2\u20ac\u009d people the Houston BCycle memberships. There is a ribbon cutting for the new program at the Legacy Community Health, Fifth Ward Clinic (3811 Lyons Avenue) on Thursday from noon to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

Legacy Community Health is a full-service network of …<\/p>\n

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Souther Tier, San Diego to St Augustine<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Chin Wu | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h4>\n

2021-10-27: Van Horn to Marfa<\/h4>\n

Wednesday October 27, 2021, 76 miles (122 km) – Total so far: 1,127 miles (1,814 km)\nThere are so many trucks in Van Horn that the gas station is broadcasting for the truck to move out of the way so the next truck can start fueling. I have never seen so many trucks in the parking lot at the same time. I must be in their territory.<\/p>\n

I also woke up this morning discovering the train track is right behind the motel I was staying. No wonder it is so cheap. Except I grew up next to the train tracks so I slept like a baby last night.<\/p>\n

It was cold in the morning with wind picking up quite early. It felt calm when I was riding but I felt the wind pushing when I stopped. Highway 90 had very low traffic and pretty good road. So I must be going at 15-16 mph with a fully loaded bike. I was thinking how vast this is. There was no end and …\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

2021-10-28: Marfa to Marathon<\/h4>\n

Thursday October 28, 2021, 54 miles (87 km) – Total so far: 1,181 miles (1,901 km)\nSince I only had to ride 50 plus miles, I took my time to get ready. But the wind had turned and I was getting headwind now. Not very strong but enough to slow down. It was cold too.<\/p>\n

After lunch, wind seems to die down substantially.<\/p>\n

Tonight I camped at Marathon motel. While I was sitting on the bench using my phone, it was turning total dark. I looked up at the sky. I can see the Milky Way. It is blurry without my proper glasses. But for the first time I saw the Milky Way. …\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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Man wanted for stealing a bicycle<\/a><\/h2>\n

C\u00c3\u00a9sar Rodriguez | www.lmtonline.com<\/h4>\n

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Laredo police are looking for a man accused of stealing a bicycle, authorities said on Thursday.<\/p>\n

LPD released surveillance images of a man wanted in connection to a theft of a bicycle from a store in the 2300 block of Bob Bullock Loop. The incident occurred on Oct. 17.<\/p>\n

To report the identity of the person, call police at 795-2800 or Laredo Crime Stoppers at 727-TIPS (8477). Information provided through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.<\/p>\n

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Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n

Houston bar apologizes to cyclists after facing backlash for marquee message > https:\/\/t.co\/PkQuY4k117<\/a> #KPRC2<\/a><\/p>— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) October 29, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>