BikeNews - Safe Routes to School

The first Amarillo Children’s Health and Safety Fair was held on Saturday, September 15, 2007, from noon to 4 p.m. This event was presented by the Amarillo Family Wellness Group. I began organizing the health and safety fair in May of this year in order to promote healthy lifestyles of the children of Amarillo and […]

Once again Cub Scout Troop #24 called upon the Texas Bicycle Coalition Safe Routes to School Program to provide incentive for students to join the Scouts. Thursday, September 6, 2007 was the second year for Troop #24 to request help from Bike Texas to entice students to become involved in Scouting. Local Outreach Coordinator Cunningham […]

Unintentional and preventable injuries are the leading cause of death for children younger than 14. Through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids initiative, associates volunteer at The Children’s Hospital at Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas. They organize parties, participate in arts-and-crafts activities, and stock the playroom with toys for children during their hospital stays. […]

The City of Amarillo had a grand opening ceremony for a new skate park Saturday, September 8, 2007. This project was funded by the 2006/2007 Parks Division Capital Improvement Program. It is a “street course” type design which can be utilized by bikers and skate boarders. Avid skaters and BMX Free Style bike riders can […]

Race #2 of the West Texas Series was held Sunday, Sept 9th, 2007. The spring and summer rains have made the Girl Scout Trails spectacular with all the tree’s and incredible terrain. Chris Podzemny and other volunteers have worked many hours over the last two months to manicure the trails into ideal condition. Cabins at […]

America’s Promise in Amarillo, in conjunction with the third annual KidsFest helped students with back-to-school needs. The free event offered a variety of activities Saturday, August 18, 2007 at Thompson Park, in Amarillo from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. KidsFest focuses on the five areas of America’s Promise: Ongoing relationships with caring adults – parents, […]

Panhandle Christian Home Educators Association is a home school support group whose purpose is to encourage people in the process of teaching their children at home. They offer opportunities to gather for fellowship and to share ideas. It provides basic information needed to get started in home education by providing information about removing your child […]

Amarillo and Canyon students will have an opportunity to be the first in the panhandle to benefit from a unique opportunity. High school students will have an alternative to earn Physical Education credits to fulfill their academic requirements for graduation by riding their bicycle. That’s right. Amarillo and Canyon Independent School Districts have programs in […]

Amarilloans of all ages cycled with Mayor Debra McCartt at Monday’s “Move with the Mayor” bike ride. The 15-mile moderately paced bike ride began June 25, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at Gander Mountain, 10300 W. Interstate 40. Riders headed west on the Interstate 40 access road to Bushland Road, then turned onto the I-40 east […]

Summer fun leads into Back-to-School travel safety for Girl Scout Troop 189. Neighbors and passersby got a glimpse of the Troop as the girls practiced on the Avondale Elementary School parking lot Tuesday, July 24th afternoon. Starting and stopping, hand signals, scanning, rock dodge, steering around hazards, rock split, quick stop, snail race and other […]