Carry the Load treks through San Angelo for vets and first responders

FOX West Texas staff | www.myfoxzone.com

Members from Carry the Load walked and biked through San Angelo Saturday, as part of a cross-country, five-route trek across the 48 continental states to raise awareness for the sacrifices made by military, veterans, first responders and their families.

“The West route, which we’re on right now, we’re going from Seattle over to Dallas,” crew medic Andrea Coles said while at a local stop in San Angelo. “It will be 20,000 miles total over all five routes, and we’ll all end in Dallas and cover all 48 continental states.”

Carry the Load was founded in 2011 by Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, two veteran Navy SEALs, as a mission to “restore the true meaning of Memorial Day,” according to its website, beginning with …

Ashley Hunter: Making a road trip to the artisan market

Ashley Hunter | www.victoriaadvocate.com

Bike riding is big in our house. We just recently bought a used baby carriage that attaches to the end of my bike, and the boys both leveled up in size.

Having many children means the younger one triumphantly obtains the bike of the older, as if it is a right of passage into the next level of childhood. Not only that, but it means we can go farther much easier and faster.

Because we live somewhat near UHV, farther and faster means something really cool, like a beach volleyball court, or Chick-fil-A. On one occasion, it meant not just something cool, but original, unique, and artisan. …

Houston ranked among deadliest cities for cyclists, according to study

By Tom Zizka | www.fox26houston.com

HOUSTON – For this year’s National Bike to Work Day, high gas prices might have prompted some people to give it a go. However, a new study of bicycle accidents suggests there’s a lot of room to make Houston streets safer.

The findings come from car insurance company, Jerry, which looked at Census and National Highway Transportation Safety data to show Houston had the fourth-highest rate of fatal cycling crashes, over the last decade.

For cyclists, the …

Art and cycling come together at 1st annual Houston Art Bike Festival

Joel Umanzor | www.houstonchronicle.com

Cesar Avila sits on his art bike during Houston’s first Art Bike Festival in MacGregor Park Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Houston, Texas.

As bicycles with colorful decorations and creative designs lined the trail Saturday morning at MacGregor Park, Timothy Chatman was sorry he came without his own set of wheels.

Chatman — who brought his 4-year-old daughter with him to see what was happening at the southeast Houston park — is a self-professed bicycle enthusiast and heard at the last minute from friends about the first annual Art Bike Festival taking place.

“I want to participate more,” he said. “Next year, definitely, I am going to have my own art bike with my daughter, she’s of riding age now.”

The event — which drew students from 89 schools as well as riders of …

Kilgore police say driver failed to stop, help after striking child on bicycle

By Gary Bass | www.kltv.com

KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) – A child was taken to a local hospital after a vehicle struck his bicycle on Danville Street in Kilgore Saturday.

According to a post on the Kilgore Police Department Facebook page, the driver of the vehicle failed to stop and render aid to the injured child.

“Thankfully, others stopped to assist,” the Facebook post stated. “The friend of this bike rider gave police a great description, and officers quickly found a vehicle matching the description at a nearby apartment complex.”

The Facebook post reminded people that no matter whose fault an accident may be, individuals involved are …

WF Community mourns Nancy Beaver

By Priscilla Meza | www.newschannel6now.com

Nancy passed away after being hit by a truck while cycling.

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – The community is mourning the loss of Nancy Beaver, a cyclist who was hit by a truck while out riding her bike on May 19. …

Nancy made a difference in a lot of people’s lives, serving as secretary for Faith Village Church.

During her time with the church, Beaver met Agustina Romero, a church member who came to be very close to her. Romero described Nancy as caring and always helping those in need ever since they met 30 years ago. …

Greens Bayou Greenway – Segment GR02-GR03 Business 90

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Work includes construction of a reinforced concrete hike and bike trail, including clearing and grubbing, construction of concrete trail, sodding, earthen trail, and tree planting. The project also includes installation and maintenance of erosion control devices and construction adjustment of drainage systems.

Video: Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail celebrates 50 years

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AUSTIN, Texas — The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake celebrated a major milestone on Saturday!

The Trail Foundation held an event to celebrate 50 years of the trail. The event included live music and treats at Vic Mathias Shores.

The trail even received a generous birthday present from one fan. Sarah Samson donated $500 for trail improvements.

"I feel like that’s not nearly enough. I moved here in ’98 and like, when I discovered this trail, I mean, it’s just amazing. I can go running, I can walk, I meet friends here," Samson said. "I just I don’t want to …

Texas Biking from Twitter

Few pics of our community bike ride this morning. Huge thank you to our partners for helping us make this great event possible @DISDPD_UNIDOS @LancasterPolice @BikeFriendlyOC & SouthDallas @ComadresM @PerotMuseum #HappyRidersDTX #LosPrimosDallas @Jaime_Resendez @DPDCA @DPDLGBTQ pic.twitter.com/rzCtJoe2NG

— DPDUnidos (@DPDUnidos) May 21, 2022

Meet the Art Car Parade's younger sibling, the Art Bike Festival https://t.co/JlLtAxTsjs

— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) May 21, 2022

Exploring the Sutherland Springs area for new routes pic.twitter.com/zTV7avTDK3

— Gerardo Gonzalez (@Gerita956) May 22, 2022