Denton woman fights against tragedy, takes on 125-mile mountain biking challenge on reality show
By Christian McPhate | dentonrc.com
Kristen Myers has faced every parent’s worst fears over the past several years, but she’s putting the strength she’s found into mountain biking 125 miles in Colorado.
A Denton resident since 2014, Myers lost her 18-month-old son in a drowning in 2019, only to learn that her youngest son, who is a twin and 4 now, was born in March 2020 with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes immobility and immunity dysfunction. He is one of 300 people worldwide with the diagnosis and is prone to seizures and chronic kidney issues. Though he just learned to walk, he may …
Harris County 15-year-old hit by vehicle while riding bike, constable says
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Harris County officials are at the scene after a juvenile was hit while riding a bike in near The Woodlands.
Constable Mark Herman reports authorities were called to the 6000 block of West Rayford Road near the Alexan Auburn Apartments after a 15-year-old was hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle.
The condition of the teen is unknown at this time.
Harris County Precinct 4 officials are investigating.
College Station City Council approves Texas Independence Park master plan
By Anna Maynard | www.kbtx.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A new master plan for Texas Independence Park was unanimously approved at Thursday’s College Station City Council meeting. In addition, the council also addressed a proposed tax rate, a housing action plan, and a survey on traffic congestion. …
… Features of the master plan presentation included a general park area, two bike parks, the ‘destination play experience’ playground, dog park, fishing pond, two disc golf courses, and bike trails.
LBJ 100 Bike Ride
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We are thrilled to welcome back our riders to the LBJ Ranch after a three-year hiatus on Saturday, April 5, 2025! The Friends board is working on plans for a 2025 ride, which will require some accommodations for the restoration work that will still be underway. Updates coming soon! For the latest information, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. …
El Paso Bicycle Club Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride
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Sep 29 at 7:00AM – 11:00AM
Grace Gardens
6709 Westside Dr.
El Paso
By the El Paso Bicycle Club Benefitting University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso
Sunday, September 29, 2024Grace Gardens 6709 Westside Dr.El Paso, Texas 79932
General Ride Information: The El Paso Bicycle Club (EPBC) is collaborating with University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso to bring the Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride to the Texas – New Mexico region. This year’s ride will feature the Upper and Mesilla valleys with 4 different ride routes for cyclists of all skill levels and ambition. All rides are fully supported with rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicles.
Distance & Start Time: 62 mile Habanero Ride – start time 7:00 am 40 mile Chile Rojo Ride – start time 7:30 am 25 Mile Chile Verde Ride – start time 8:30 5 mile Family Fun Bell Pepper Ride – start time 9:00 am
Crash with van injures bicyclist on Guadalupe County road
Dalondo Moultrie | seguingazette.com
A teen riding his bicycle was seriously injured after he was struck by a van on Friday afternoon in Guadalupe County.
The crash happened between between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on FM 1044 just north of Youngsford Road in Guadalupe County, Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Kenny Mata said. Only the boy on the bike reportedly sustained injuries in the crash, Mata said.
Investigators believe the injured boy to be about 15 or 16 years old but had not confirmed his age or identity Friday evening, Mata said.
According to witnesses and preliminary investigation results, the boy was …
