Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 12th
White Rock Trail to remain open to bicycles despite Northwest Highway …
by Dallas Morning News
By JOE SIMNACHER / The Dallas Morning News
jsimnacher@dallasnews.com
The White Rock Trail will not be closed Tuesday at Northwest Highway and West Lawther Drive to bike riders as previously planned, a Dallas Park and Recreation official said Monday.
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The Texas Department of Transportation will soon release the solution that will keep the bike trail open, said Michael Hellmann, planning manager with the parks department. …
Pedal Pushers: Door Key Road
by Roy and Christine
Founded by John Willis Johnson. By 1902 Mr. Johnson had acquired over 90,000 acres of land in Tom Green County and surrounding counties. Mr. Johnson came to San Angelo in 1874 as a bufflalo hunter. In 1881 he bought some sheep, and from his profits in 1882, he went into the cattle business. The same year he was elected Sheriff of Tom Green County and had a reputation of being one of the few sheriffs who did not carry a gun. …