Mountain biking trails near Bryan-College Station

Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association | bvmba.net

BVMBA maintains and advocates for new trails in the Bryan-College Station area. The focus of our efforts are at Lake Bryan and Millican Reserve.

Brownsville’s West Rail Trail is officially inaugurated

By Antonio Vindell | riograndeguardian.com

The West Rail Trail covers seven miles. It starts on Palm Boulevard and ends northwest of the 77 Fleamarket.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A new trail on the west side of Brownsville was officially inaugurated even though more than 180,000 people have been using it in the three years it was under construction.

Called the West Rail Trail, the seven-mile project starts on Palm Boulevard and ends northwest of the 77 Fleamarket.

Another project is to link the trail to the Cara Cara Trail and the Palo Alto Battle National Historic Park on the eastside of town. …

‘Ride with the Commissioner’ to celebrate the West Rail Trail

by: Jesse Mendez | www.valleycentral.com

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville and Commissioner At-Large “B” Rose Gowen invites the public to “Ride with the Commissioner”.

According to Gowen, it is a free and fun event. It will feature an 8-mile bike ride. Bicycles will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will need to be confirmed at registration time.

If you do not have a bicycle Gowen says there will be a fleet of bikes available, “If you don’t have a …

Houston Police Seek Help Identifying Sedan in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Cyclist

By Alyssa Ford | hoodline.com

Authorities in Houston are seeking public assistance after releasing surveillance footage of a white sedan involved in a deadly hit-and-run that took the life of a cyclist last month. The Houston Police Department disclosed the video connected to the incident that happened on the night of November 19, at around 9:10 p.m., at 1600 Houston Avenue.

Riding his bicycle southbound, James Midkiff, 36, was approaching a railway intersection when he was struck from behind by the sedan. After the collision, the vehicle did not stop, and no aid was rendered. Instead, it …

Cheryl Ferguson Weber 1953 – 2023

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Cheryl Ferguson Weber, M.D. (also known as Cherry to her schoolmates) passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 70 at her home in Lubbock, TX, surrounded by friends, family, and one beloved mutt dog.

Cheryl was born on February 13, 1953, in Alamogordo, NM, the eldest of three daughters. She was preceded in death by her parents Tilford and Betty Ferguson and sister Mary Beth Ferguson.

Cheryl attended Alamogordo High School and then got a couple of degrees at the University of New Mexico. She was a dedicated scholar (of anthropology, medicine, and religion, among other subjects). In her free time, Cheryl loved the outdoors and was an active member of the Lubbock Bike Club and of the West Texas Running Club and participated in triathlons and cross-country skiing. …

Dixie Elementary first graders surprised with new bikes

by: Averie Klonowski | www.ketk.com

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Bryan Ashton LLC and Church With No Walls went the extra mile on Thursday by surprising a first-grade class at Dixie Elementary School just in time for the holidays.

“This is awesome,” First grader Ayden Mays said.

All of the students were jumping up and down in excitement, as all 19 students received a new bike.

“They were totally surprised, they had no idea that we were doing this today, they thought they …

Brownsville's West Rail Trail is officially inaugurated https://t.co/ZUQPVRGYT9 via @RioGGuardian

— Rio Grande Guardian (@RioGGuardian) December 7, 2023

Safe street advocates are urging @HouPublicWorks to expand the scope of work along Houston Avenue.

"It's a fantastic example of a street that needs to be fixed," @JoeCutrufo, executive director of @BikeHouston, said at a rally Tuesday https://t.co/e0jY7X3PWk

— Jay R. Jordan (@jayrjordan) December 7, 2023

Check out "Trek Arlington South Holiday Lights Ride" https://t.co/PrcINqbVOO @Eventbrite

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 8, 2023