Texas Bicycling News Digest August 28th 2019
Lindsey Park Nature Trails ranked #7 out of 861 in Texas
by: Mintie Betts | www.easttexasmatters.com
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Moutain Bike Trails of Texas named Lindsey Park the 7th best biking trail in Texas out of 861.
The website ranks trails based on their difficulty level and ratings among viewers.
Lindsey Park is rated as an intermediate trail with a 4.5/5 star rating.
Going further …
TXFallenPD Tribute Event – Saturday, October 19, 2019
www.highlandvillage.org
An officer is killed in the line of duty every 59 hours. Throughout history, there have been more line of duty deaths in the State of Texas than any other state or territory.
The TXFallenPD Tribute Event began in 2008 as a police bike race honoring the lives of Texas officers killed in the line of duty. Over the years it has grown into a community fundraising event benefiting the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Foundation which provides monetary assistance to the families of Texas officers killed in the line of duty. Honoring those that have died in the line of duty remains at the forefront of our event.
The TXFallenPD Tribute Event is a community event that takes place at The Shops at Highland Village. Activities include a 5K run, civilian bike race, police bike race, and a …
Video: City of WF applies for Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation
By Katelyn Fox | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – The Bicycle Action Team of Wichita Falls submitted an application earlier in August, 3 years ahead of the timeline, to recognize the city as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community.
The application is currently under review while the City of Wichita Falls is eagerly awaiting a response.
Leaders from the Action Team believe things like new bike racks, adding bike lanes and the completion of the circle trail will all help their application.
WYLIE, TX – 10-YEAR-OLD INJURED IN BIKE CRASH ON S BALLARD AVE
www.thebentonlawfirm.com
Wylie, TX (August 28, 2019) – On August 28, at approximately 7:45 a.m., emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident outside Harrison Intermediate School.
According to reports, a 10-year-old child was crossing South Ballard Avenue to get to school on a bicycle, in a designated crossing area, when he was struck by a motor vehicle leaving …
Woodlands proposes small property tax increase in $127M budget
By Jeff Forward | www.yourconroenews.com
The Woodlands Township board set its overall 2020 budget at $127 million and is proposing a slight property tax increase combined with reduction of some unnecessary expenditures to reduce the financial burden on residents that arose in 2019 from increased costs for trash services as well as streetscape maintenance in 2020. …
… On the recreation front, the 2020 budget includes funding for a universally accessible playground structure at Bear Branch Park, an extended and paved bike path in the Spring Creek Greenway area, stand-up paddleboards outfitted with eliptical bicycle devices, additional kayaks and watercraft for area waterways, more seating and …
mckinney crit @ tupps brewery! w open
Monica Merced | www.strava.com
