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Texas Biking News December 14th 2021

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Waco police confirm no criminal charges in crash that killed 12-year-old bicyclist

www.kwtx.com

Alina Miller, a student at China Spring Middle School, was riding her bike south on Salem Way around 4p.m. on Monday when she was struck by the driver of a vehicle. She succumbed to her injuries.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – A Waco police spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday the driver in the crash that killed 12-year-old Alina Miller will not face charges.

The police department said the cases is closed and no charges will be filed. Since no criminal charges were filed, the driver’s name will not be released.

Miller died earlier this month after she was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in the area of Orchid and Salem Way.

After the crash, some neighbors shared concerns about speeding in the neighborhood.

One resident said the accident was the last straw, and she and others are considering moving out of the neighborhood.

Elmer Allen Enns, Jr. August 05, 1944 – December 11, 2021

txktoday.com

Elmer Allen Enns Jr. was born August 5, 1944, to Elmer and Frieda Rempel Enns of Goessel, Kansas.

He grew up riding bicycles, working at the COOP store, and mowing lawns. Elmer attended school in Goessel, graduating in 1962. Following high school, he attended Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas for two years and Wichita State University. He graduated from the School of Inhalation Therapy (Respiratory) at Wesley Hospital. While living in Oklahoma City, Elmer co-founded and co-directed the School of Inhalation Therapy at Oscar Rose Junior College. …

… Along with running and cycling, Elmer always enjoyed nature, fishing, and camping. Having to retire early because of health, he was still able to bicycle his age in miles from his 50th to 74th birthdays. Later, he continued to stay active by walking every week with his close friend Darryl Hague. He enjoyed flying RC airplanes with the Texarkana Radio Control Flying Club. …

Killer of San Antonio doctor gets 15 years in prison; family confronts her in court

Bruce Selcraig | www.expressnews.com

Melissa Peoples, then 48, shown after her arrest in 2019, charged with intoxication manslaughter and failure to stop and render aid after she fatally struck Dr. Naji Tanios Kayruz, 58. Kayruz was bicycling in the frontage road of Interstate 10 West near the Dominion.

Describing almost three years of “sorrow that never passes,” the family of Dr. Naji Kayruz, killed Feb. 4, 2019 on his bicycle by a drunk hit-and-run driver, confronted the woman Tuesday in a courtroom as she was sentenced to 15 years in prison for intoxication manslaughter.

In their formal victim statements, the surgeon’s wife, son and twin brother stood before Melissa Nicole Peoples, 49, to dismiss her recent apology on TV for the death, praise a lifetime of good works by Kayruz or describe what the son, Anthony, called their “1,044 days of suffering” . …

Santa’s Sleigh makes spirits bright for Katy children without Christmas gifts

Claire Goodman | www.houstonchronicle.com

Christmas will be a little merrier this year for more than 1,000 children in the community thanks to the efforts of Katy Christian Ministries. Through the nonprofit’s Santa’s Sleigh program, donors filled the Christmas wishes of 1,160 children and 102 senior citizens.

The beneficiaries of the gifts were from families receiving social services at KCM who are unable to afford Christmas presents for their children. Through the program, children make a list of the things they most want for Christmas, and community members “adopt” the child and fill the list.

This year set a …

Video shows shirtless Katy man attacking area cyclist with metal pipe

Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com

Zachary Nulisch, 29, is facing a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he was seen on video attacking a cyclist on the Mason Creek trail Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

A cyclist who escaped a seemingly random attack while riding on a Katy hike-and-bike trail Dec. 8 is still reeling from the ordeal.

Steven Blum, a 46-year-old information technology worker, was on a rare trek down the Mason Creek trail just west of Mason Road that Wednesday afternoon. Blum normally sticks to the paths near George Bush Park about six miles away, but a newly opened trail connecting the two locations offered a welcome change in scenery.

When rounding curves on the trail, Blum often shouted "rider, rider" to alert walkers and other cyclists of his presence, he said. Video of the Dec. 8 ride provided by …

Bowie man refurbishes and stylizes bikes for kids: ‘It’s given me a purpose’

by: Dylan Jimenez, Zach Verdea | www.everythinglubbock.com

BOWIE (KFDX/KJTL) — The holidays are here and there are plenty of stories of giving during the season. This one is a little different, though!

Year-round, one Bowie man puts in the hours to make sure anyone who wants to can ride in style. From kids’ bikes and racing bikes to BMX bikes and even peddle scooters, Jack McDonald does it all and gives back while doing it.

“Well, I spent my retirement on old cars,” McDonald said. “Then I finished the car which is sitting right here, and I didn’t have anything to do.” …

Fat Chuck’s Final Revenge

By TAF | austinmountainbiking.com

This Saturday is the last chance to ride the back trails out at Rocky Hill, before they are forever lost.

https://www.bikereg.com/fat-chucks-revenge

Weather doesn’t look to be great, but hey – it wouldn’t be a Rocky Hill race without mud, sweat n beer!

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