Texas Bicycling News June 16th 2022
Arrest made in fatal Nacogdoches hit-and-run
By Christian Terry | www.kltv.com
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) – An arrest has been made in a fatal hit-and-run which occurred in Nacogdoches back on June 7.
William Rivis 32, from Nacogdoches turned himself in at the Nacogdoches Law Enforcement Center Thursday morning on a warrant obtained by police on the charge of Accident Involving Personal Injury or Death, a Felony 2 charge. A felony 2 charge carries punishment ranges of 2 to 20 years.
The hit-and-run on June 7 happened in the 3300 block of Old Tyler Road around 6:30 p.m. A passing motorist had alerted authorities that an adult male was laying next to the roadway. Upon arrival, officers said they found the man dead from injuries sustained during what they believe was a hit-and-run. The man appeared to have been riding a bicycle before he was hit.
Bowie BMX hosted its biggest event of the year
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The Bowie BMX Bike Park capped off its four-day racing event by hosting a state qualifier on Sunday that attracted 270 riders.
The Bowie BMX Bike Park hosted its biggest races of the year last weekend over a four-day period. It included the Bob Warnicke Scholarship race, a race for life fundraiser for leukemia that raised $1,080 before culminating with state qualifier races. The final day was during a scorcher of a Texas summer day. Still, the state qualifiers ultimately had 270 racers along with 61 motos compete. Before and during the race, the community showed respect to a recently fallen rider Kyle Hammock with a last ride along with helmet stickers. It also was the one year anniversary for the park, which …
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The third annual Emancipation Trail Ride celebrating Juneteenth is in the books! As @SafeCyclist said, "The heat did not stop this group from riding." https://t.co/105ZYBgqzu
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Ride down to Segundo Barrio on Jesus "Cimi" Alvarado's lowrider style art bike. Tune into the harmony, balance, rhythm from the Barrio Soul mural and historical music from Segundo Barrio.
Barrio Soul is located at the corner of S Campbell St and E 4th Ave.
#ATXCouncil executes various contracts for the Local Mobility ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements Group. ? #ATXPublicWorks has developed efficient and cost-effective methods to construct ADA compliant sidewalks and related construction. pic.twitter.com/ZCWKMI7bN0
— City of Austin (@austintexasgov) June 16, 2022