Texas Bicycling News Tuesday – July 2, 2024
City of Ennis holds annual Red White and Bike parade during Freedom Fest
Photos by Jo Ann Livingston | www.waxahachiesun.com
The city of Ennis hosted its annual Red White and Bike parade on Saturday morning, June 29, in its historic downtown. The family-friendly event is part of the city’s annual Freedom Fest, which continued its patriotic celebration later that evening at Veterans Memorial Park, where attendees could enjoy food, music, fireworks, and more in celebration of Independence Day, July 4.
Hi Line Connector opens on The Loop Dallas’ 50-mile trail circuit. What comes next?
By Sharon Grigsby | www.dallasnews.com
With the link to the Katy Trail in place, planners turn to filling a seven-mile gap to connect White Rock Lake with Great Trinity Forest.
It’s never too hot to check out a fabulous new hike-and-bike trail, especially one where you might get the chance to see local artists at work on two huge murals celebrating all things Dallas.
The Loop Dallas’ Hi Line Connector links the Katy and Trinity Strand trails via a path adjacent to the American Airlines Center and through the Design District. Its water fountains aren’t installed, but you’ll find pockets of shade along the wide medians through which the path meanders.
Most importantly, the one-mile Hi Line allows you — whether on foot, bicycle, skateboard or scooter — to cross under …
Eric Davis Obituary
www.legacy.com
Eric Davis, 44, of Westlake, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2024. Born on May 25, 1980, in Bedford, Texas, Eric was known for his passion as an avid cyclist, often seen riding through the trails and roads of his hometown.
There will be no memorial service as per his wishes. Immediate cremation has been arranged. Eric’s love for cycling and his joyful spirit will be remembered by all who knew him.
Those interested please donate in Eric’s name to the Austin Ghost Bike Project. …
FBCSO arrests suspect in hit-and-run death of 61-year-old man who was riding bike near Needville
Author: Michelle Homer, Cory McCord (KHOU), Lupita Villarreal | www.khou.com
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FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in the hit-and-run death of a 61-year-old bicyclist.
Emilio Cruz Jr., 33, is charged with failure to stop and render aid after allegedly hitting the victim’s bike on FM 361 at Pine Meadow Lane, which is just off Highway 36 between Rosenberg and Needville.
Construction workers found Enrique Godinez’s body in a ditch on June 11 and his bicycle was found nearby. Investigators believe he had been there since May 24.
The sheriff’s office said the victim’s family filed a missing persons report with the …