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VIDEO: Irving Schools Rally for Inclusion: Penny Drive Energizes Support for Special Olympics Texas - Greater Dallas Area
They say every penny counts, and for Special Olympics Texas - Greater Dallas Area, a whole lot of pennies are adding up to something special. Students from various schools in the Irving Independent School District have been doing more than just hitting the books—they've been hitting up friends and neighbors to collect change—and lots of it. The recent Penny Drive Pick-Up Parties showcased the community's excitement as funds flowed in to support local athletes, according to the Irving Police Department.
Frisco Has Been Fantastic, Says PGA Of America President
It's been two years since the PGA of America opened its new headquarters in Frisco and one year since the PGA Frisco courses made their debut. Can you believe it? Leading up to the PGA Professional Championship, Local Profile spoke with John Lindert, president of the PGA of America, at the PGA Coaching Center about the North Texas relocation — namely, how it's been. In one word, Lindert described it as "fantastic." "It's actually beyond belief," Lindert told Local Profile. "I was part of the board when we made the decision to move from West Palm Beach to Frisco. The buy-in from the...
Tim Tawa homers as Sod Poodles win back-to-back games for first time this season
FRISCO, Texas (KFDA) - The Sod Poodles took down the Frisco RoughRiders 4-2 on Wednesday night. Tim Tawa got things started early for Amarillo with a two-run shot to left to put Amarillo in front. Frisco tied things up at two, but Amarillo would retake the lead in the fifth.
Pair of Red Raiders earn weekly honors from Big 12
IRVING, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - After going a combined 18-for-40 with six home runs and 19 RBIs, Tech’s Austin Green (Co-Player of the Week) and Cade McGee (Newcomer of the Week) were honored by the Big 12 Conference on Monday. The honors are the first for both Green and...
Former Swim Coach Eddie Sinnott Among SMU Athletics 2024 Hall of Fame Class
Sinnott was a 16-time conference Coach of the Year and led the Mustangs to 16 league crowns as head coach at his alma mater from 1989-2019. Current photo via SMU Athletics. DALLAS (SMU) – SMU and SMU Athletics, in conjunction with the SMU Lettermen’s Association, have announced the newest class of the SMU Athletics Hall of Fame. The inductees are Avery Acker, Nic Moore, John Ross, Dave Wollman and the late Eddie Sinnott. The inductees will be recognized at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony presented by Westdale Asset Management on Friday, Sept. 20 in Armstrong Fieldhouse.
Tanner Volk Honored as Cliff Harris Award Winner
Central Washington safety Tanner Volk officially received the Cliff Harris Award this week in a celebration honoring all three award winners from NCAA Divisions II and II and NAIA.Volk was named the Division II winner on December 28, 2023. Press release and photo Courtesy of The Little Rock Touchdown Club.
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