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Heart of Texas Chorus offers a unique Valentine’s Gift

W ant a totally unique gift for your valentine.  Order a singing valentine from the one of the nation's best choruses--the Heart of Texas Chorus.   What better way to say "I Love You" than have a quartet sing a couple of love songs, deliver a card, rose and a box of chocolates to the spice of your life! Prices start at $50.00.You can order either by calling our toll free number, 866-801-4238 or by visiting the Heart of Texas website. Valentines will be delivered on February 12th and 13th.The Heart Of Texas Chorus

E-Learning Symposium 2009 - Doing More with Less

I spend my days trying to figure out how to improve the productivity of the most valuable part of any organization--it's people.  I'm excited that we're having a conference for like minded folks in Austin--usually I get to get on a plane and travel to these conferences.  The elearning Symposium 2009 is on June 4, 2009 at the Holiday Inn, Northwest in Austin.  Speakers include Jim Moshinskie from Baylor, Dr. McDonald from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Tonia Dousay from Texas A&M, Hiram Kuykendall, Debby Kalk, and John Gillis.  Dr. McDonald's Pulse!! program is one of the most sophisticated e-learning programs in the world--a must see.  

The symposium will focus on helping you create cost-effective e-learning programs that help make your folks more productive.  So if you're an instructional designer, trainer, or just someone your boss is bugging about implementing learning programs.  Register early because there's a significant early bird discount--and quite honestly this conference is likely to sell out.  

More information about the conference is available at www.elearningcouncil.com

I spend my days trying to figure out how to improve the productivity of the most valuable part of any organization--it's people.  I'm excited that we're having a conference for like minded folks in Austin--usually I get to get on a plane and travel to these conferences.  The elearning Symposium 2009 is on June 4, 2009 at the Holiday Inn, Northwest in Austin.  Speakers include Jim Moshinskie from Baylor, Dr. McDonald from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Tonia Dousay from Texas A&M, Hiram Kuykendall, Debby Kalk, and John Gillis.  Dr. McDonald's Pulse!! program is one of the most sophisticated e-learning programs in the world--a must see.  

The symposium will focus on helping you create cost-effective e-learning programs that help make your folks more productive.  So if you're an instructional designer, trainer, or just someone your boss is bugging about implementing learning programs.  Register early because there's a significant early bird discount--and quite honestly this conference is likely to sell out.  

More information about the conference is available at www.elearningcouncil.com

Austin's Deep Nasta, President of the Audience Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Local Realtor, AroundAustin.com contributor, and philanthropist was elected President of the Audience on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon by a unanimous vote.   Some, in the Twitterverse call him the best audience participant ever on the show.   Leave it to Deep to be in New York for a month and end up on a national TV show.  Don't y'all think Mr. President should talk to Jimmy about bringing the show to Austin?  Sounds like a issue that Mr. Leffingwell and Mr. McCracken can get behind.

Trish Morrison has started a Facebook group to extend the silliness ummm I mean the reign...sheesh.

P.S. Deep didn't get to keep the dog.  

Austin Restaurant Week - March 1-4 & March 8-11, 2009

 

The best way to try out some of Austin's top restaurants (and support the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas) is to attend Austin Restaurant Week. With over fifty $25/$35 prix fixe menus, Austinites can try some of the best food Austin has to offer at a reasonable price.

March 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th and then March 8-11, will be the second time Austin Restaurant Week has come to town. Check out participating restaurants and their menus and be sure to call for reservations.

Austin Restaurant Week - March 1-4 & March 8-11, 2009

Free Night of Theatre

The Theatre Communications Group's Free Night of Theater 2008 gives away free tickets to performances at Zach Scott, the Long Center, the Austin Ballet, and select other theatres. It's still the best deal we've seen with such a wide array of shows offered. Currently, the earliest shows begin, September 26; check this page to see availability of shows (select Austin). More tickets and times may be added later.

Art Talk Austin--Part of Art Week 08

Art Talk Austin is an education series aimed at buying and demystifying the collection of art.  The goal is for the public to understand the importance of supporting artists especially local artists.   Buying posters and cheap reproductions at the local big box store doesn't really reflect your personality--so go to Art Talk and learn how to buy real art.  Maybe after the talk you'll buy your sofa to match the art, not the art to match the sofa.

eLearning Symposium 2008, Austin, Texas

I spend my days trying to figure out how to improve the productivity of the most valuable part of any organization--it's people.  I'm excited that we're having a conference for like minded folks in Austin--usually I get to get on a plane and travel to these conferences.  The elearning Symposium 2008 is on April 23, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel in Austin.  Speakers include Debby Kalk, Hiram Kuykendall, Hank Jones (yeah he's a lawyer but he's also a heckuva musician and a great speaker), and Chris Justice. 

The symposium will focus on helping you create cost-effective e-learning programs that help make your folks more productive.  So if you're an instructional designer, trainer, or just someone your boss is bugging about implementing learning programs go to www.elearningsymposium.com to sign up.  You can save $100 if you do it by April 9th.

Austin Maker Faire 2007

Woohoo!  Make Magazine is bringing the Maker Faire to Austin on October 21 & 22nd.  Make Magazine is a quarterly project magazine which has highlighted projects like a VCR Cate Feeder, a Carbon Fiber iPod Case to complex Robots.  The Silicon Valley version  of the Maker's Faire attracted over 20,000 people and looked like a science fair gone wild. 

This two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It's for creative, resourceful folks who like to tinker and love to make things.   Get your tickets early at

https://store.makezine.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=39

Capes and Kids on Congress

Run Tex brings back popular philanthropic family mile benefiting The Miracle Foundation

Saturday May 19th The Miracle Foundation will be hosting the 2nd Annual 'Miracle Mile' in partnership with RunTex and the Congress Avenue Mile.  RunTex will be donating 100% of the registration fees from the Miracle Mile to The Miracle Foundation. Families, kids, baby joggers and dogs are all welcome!

Donning superhero capes signifying the power of change, all participants of this one-miler will receive bright orange t-shirts and capes. RunTex has dubbed this dedicated initiative, The Miracle Mile in honor of The Miracle Foundation.

“Encouraging, demonstrating and living a life combining both fitness and philanthropy is what we’re all about, “ says Paul Corrozza of Run Tex.

RACE FACTS:

• Saturday, May 19th, 2007—9:00 A.M.
• Location: Front step of the Capital building at 11th & Congress Avenue
• Race length: one mile
• End Location: South of the Congress Avenue Bridge
• Packet Pick-up: Available at RunTex/Riverside Friday, May 18 from 9 a.m.-6:00 p.m..
• Also available 30 minutes prior to the race near the starting line.
• Suggested donation: Adults/$20, Children/$10, Pets/$5
• Each participant receives a t-shirt and superhero cape
• TO REGISTER: www.miraclefoundation.org or call 329.8635

6th Annual Rod & Kustom Round Up

I spent a good deal of my time under the hood of cars when I was younger.  Some of this was because I enjoyed it, some of it was because I just couldn't afford to take the car in to the mechanic.  From checking the oil to replacing the head gasket and the clutch...I somehow managed to fix it with dad's help.  The car I'm driving now...well you can't even get to the engine.  Honestly, it isn't under the hood...and I'm pretty sure it isn't in the trunk.  Heck if I know where they put the darn thing.

The Sixth Annual Lonestar Roundup was held at the Travis County Expo center this weekend.  They had acres of cars that came from the day (pre-1963) when you could pop the hood and identify the parts--spark plugs, carburetors, distributor caps, all there.  The sounds...oh the sound....the deep throaty rumble that shakes your bones.  The cars were beautifully restored mechanically and cosmetically by their owners.  The paint jobs on the cars were amazing--beautifully polished to a glistening red, an insane joker painted on the hood, a rat painted in the engine compartment. 

All this combined with perfect weather, good food (grilled alligator anyone?), great music, and even a wedding made for a memorable afternoon.  The only thing we did wrong....didn't allow for enough time.  Next year, I'll make sure I can spend all afternoon...and bring a hat.

Pictures from the event are at Tejas Photos.  More information is available at www. lonestarroundup.com.

Wow what a night - Austin Under 40 Awards

I spent the evening at the Austin Under 40 Awards sponsored by Deep in the Heart of Texas--What an extraordinary night!   The Austin Under 40 Awards recognizes Austin men and women under 40 who have achieved extraordinary professional success and also perform outstanding community service.

KXAN's Michelle Valles and co-host Cliff Redd did a brilliant job emceeing the event.  My friends Corey Bell from Trifusion, Jeff Turk from Formaspace, and Rob Johnson, Chief of Staff at the Lieutenant Governor's office were all nominated.  Not only did Corey win the Business award he won the night's top honor--Austinite of the Year.  Awesome!

The event raises money for Sunshine Camps--a camp for underprivileged kids.  One of the methods used is a silent auction.  AroundAustin donated a picture.  It was thrilling to see a high bid of $400 on the picture.  Cool huh. 

To get more information about the event go to http://www.austinunder40.org/

We don't ever have a White Christmas

We don't ever have a White Christmas in Austin, instead we have to rely on other things to get in the holiday spirit in Austin.  Some of the things that get me in the holiday spirit in Austin are:

• The Papa Noel Christmas Tree Vendors popping up around town.  It's one of the first reminders that the Holidays are just around the corner.
• The release of the KGSR CD.  The KGSR CD is a collection of live, in-studio music recorded Septemeber to September focused on Austin Music.  It's a favorite Christmas gift and it benefits a worthwhile charity--the SIMS foundation which offers low-cost mental health care for Austin musicians.
• Lights, Lights, Lights - From the lights on The Capitol Christmas tree (and the decorations on Congress), to the wacky and wierd lights on 38th street and of course the Zilker Park Christmas tree--this is a surefire way to get in the mood.
• If all of this hasn't managed to get me in the mood, going to the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar with my wife surely does the trick.  It's open 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. through Christmas Eve (and yes I've bought gifts on Christmas Eve).  The show features gifts from artists and craftspeople and best of all Live Music.
• The holiday cookie selection on La Michocana on South First--spectacular--and don't forget to pick up a few homemade tortillas made fresh.
• Ballet Austin's Nutcracker with local celebrities making cameo experiences as Mother Ginger.
• Performances at Zachary Scott Theatre including Martin Burke in The Santaland Diaries, and of course, Rockin Christmas Party!
• The ice rink on top of the flagship Whole Foods store.

Whew!  That's a busy schedule. 

Pavlov’s Reindeer: Starbuck’s Holiday Cups Signal the start of the season

Although advancing quite rapidly through my years, I’m still a child when it comes to big boxes stacked in the corner of Starbuck’s for a week saying, “NO SNEEK PEEK’s”.

I’m not usually one to be swayed by such commercial anticipation but I have to admit the cloaked build up is working.

It got especially interesting when I began questioning my favorite baristas on the contents. It seems they are also in the dark. Even the managers received only line drawings indicating the theme. I understand around midnight tonight is the great unveiling and if you’re not in management, you’re not even allowed to be present (midnight rendezvous anyone?).

Imagine my delight when I arrived this morning (one day early) and was greeted with the first official red cup of the season....and the only one of the morning, I might add. Talk about a conversation starter....seriously, I was greeted by more than a dozen face-to-face interactions all before 7:00 a.m. ....the power of connectivity tied to a red cup?

Maybe that’s a bit strong but I do know that I have been smiling all morning at the thought of my new....er, friends who made my morning!

Now if Bucks could just link the cups to an automatic-reaching-for-the-checkbook-to-give-to-the-charity-of-your-choice, they could truly harness a world of goodness!

Nature Nurture: The Zilker Bluffs Tree Planting Project

The rarely disputed “Jewel of Austin”, the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail, is getting just what it deserves—more trees.

In a massive effort to improve one of the most heavily used sections of the Trail—the area on the south side of the lake just east of the MoPac Bridge and Roberta Crenshaw Pedestrian Bridge—this currently sparse and exposed stretch will benefit from instant shading.

Town Lake Trail Foundation’s fledgling program, has already sold 39 trees to both individuals and corporations. Putting money behind green ideologies, the most expensive ones went first. Currently, 74 additional trees are available for “adoption.”

Check it out, www.townlaketrail.org ....adopt a tree in someone’s name today!

Photo copyrighted by Catherine McMillan

Art 4 Change Art Show

Please mark your calendars for the Art4Change Art and Music Show coming up this Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at the Parish on 6th st to benefit the Miracle Foundation--an awesome charity run by my friend Caroline Boudreaux.

It's going to be a really cool event with local Austin artists William Stidham, Josh Williams, Sebastian Pfeiffer, and Richie Deegan showcasing their artwork along with live music by Jim Scarborough, Showdy, D.J. Polecat, and appetizers provided by Jazz.  Our precious orphans' artwork will be available for purchase, and William Stidham is donating a painting to raffle off.  Just bring a $10 donation for the door!

The best part is that all proceeds will go to The Miracle Foundation in order to help us raise money for orphans.

More information at The Miracle Foundation website

July 4th Fireworks

It's been a busy weekend...dinner at the Driskill, time at Horseshoe Bay and Fredricksburg and watching fireworks last night at our favorite spot (across the lake from Carlos and Charlies).  One of the cool things is watching all the boats gather on the lake before the fireworks.  The not so cool part, driving home and wondering about drunk drivers on the windy roads.  Luckily, Travis County Sherriff's were out in full force (saw 3 cars on 2769).  Uploaded a couple of pictures of the fireworks in the Favorite Austin Pictures and Austin Everyday Pictures to the left...more pics at

http://www.tejasphotos.com/gallery2/v/fireworks/

Missed the fireworks on the lake?  You can still catch them at Zilker Park starting at 8:30 p.m. on July 4, 2006.  The Austin Symphony will be performing with the help of the Texas National Guard (they'll help with the 75mm howitzer cannons for the 1812 overture).  Full details are at:

http://www.austinsymphony.org/season/july/

Deepak Chopra - The Soul of Leadership

TiE  invites you to spend An Evening with Dr. Deepak Chopra as he speaks on leadership and life. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the great thinkers of our time, up close and personal.

The event will be held at J.J. Pickle Research Center in the Big Tex Auditorium at 7:30 pm. Cost is $20 for TIE members and TIE student members, $40 for non-members and registration is limited, so sign up soon to guarantee your seat.

Known worldwide as the author of over 42 books translated in 35 languages with over 20 million copies sold worldwide. These books include, "Peace is the Way", "The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life", "The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence","Golf for Enlightenment: The Seven Lessons for the Game of Life", "Grow Younger, Live Longer: 10 Steps to Reversing Aging" and "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success". Deepak Chopra continues to transform our understanding of the meaning of health. He is the Founder of the Chopra Center at La Costa in Carlsbad, California where he continues to revolutionize common wisdom about the crucial connection between mind, body, spirit and healing. History will view Deepak Chopra as the man who set the cornerstone for a medical model that promotes greater self-reliance and self-awareness as the most valuable personal and societal assets for creating health.
 
When: Tuesday, May 9th, 2006 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: J.J. Pickle Research Center in the Big Tex Auditorium (10100 Burnet Road)

To Register:  www.tie-aus.org

2006 Texas Greek Festival

May 12 & 13 from 6:00 pm to Midnight at Fiesta Gardens

The Sixth annual Texas Greek Festival is a celebration of Greek food, music and culture right here in beautiful Austin. We welcome you to join the fun of a Greek "bouzouki" band, traditional dancing, authentic Greek food and delicious pastries. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of festivities including:

• Live Greek Music and Dance Show - OPA!
• Authentic Greek Food - Lamb, Gyros, Greek Salad, Souvlaki, Spanakopita,
  Baklava, etc.
• Greek Wine and Beer (and soft drinks too)
• Greek History and Culture
• Children Activities - clowns, face painting, drawing, and more activities for the kids

Tickets:
$5 in advance - contact tickets@texasgreekfestival.com for advanced tickets
$7 at the door
Kids under 12 are free

Ansel Adams: A Legacy

Moonrise, Hernandez, Moon and Half Dome...photos that have become icons are displayed with Ansel Adams less famous work at the Ansel Adams exhibit at the Harry Ransom Center.  After watching the football game (whew that was close) I headed down to the Harry Ransom Center

Adams, who almost pursued a career as a concert pianist, viewed the negative as a musical score subject to multiple interpretations.  The exhibition of 138 photographs, printed by Adams toward the end of his career, is the largest known collection created by Adams himself.  Pictures printed (or re-printed) during this part of his career are are darker, with much more contrast, and they are much more dramatic.  For example in the displayed print Moonrise, Hernandez picture the sky has been burned to black to highlight the moon--in earlier prints you could still see the clouds.  Surprised?  Thought all those Adams pictures were unmanipulated prints (after all this was long before Photoshop)...Ansel Adams book Examples:  The Making of 40 Photographs provides an excellent look at the amount of work that went into creating his photographs.

As an aside since we just returned from a trip to Big Bend National Park, Adams prints from the park Burro Butte, Santa Elena Canyon, and Sand Bar, Rio Grande held particular interest.

Ansel Adams: A Legacy Masterworks from The Friends of Photography Collection From the Collection of Lynn and Tom Meredith August 9, 2005 - January 1, 2006 http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/current/

Indian Cooking Class at Breed & Company

A lot of people ask where to get good Indian food in this town.   Well, you can try Madras Pavillion, Swad, Sarovar, Taj, Clay Pit, etc.  All of it is still "restaraunt" food.  Want to learn to cook Indian food the right way?  Breed & Company is hosting an Indian cooking class with one of the best Indian cooks I know on September 20th.  Real spices, real techniques demonstrated in a small class.

The menu consist of Tandoori Chicken, Nann, Cabbage and Potatoes, Raita and Pulao.  If interested, the organizer’s name is Blakely and her number is 328-3960.  Please tell her AroundAustin.com referred you.

September 20th from 6:30-8:30 at Breed & Company in Westlake.

Gospel Concert by HisWay Gospel Quartet

Austin Bible Church is hosting a free gospel concert this Sunday. The voices of HisWay Gospel Quartet hope to inspire you with the harmony of new and traditional southern gospel favorites, while The Soggy Bottom Baptist Boys intend to throw some bluegrass at the four part harmony and hope no one get's hurt. All in all, it’s a full evening of outstanding entertainment. 

Date: July 31, 2005
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Austin Bible Church
7500 Woodrow Ave
Austin, Tx. 78757

HisWay Quartet has been performing around Texas since 2003, and won the South Texas Gospel Music Association Horizon Award in 2005. The Soggy Bottom Baptist Boys are a new bluegrass group from Austin giving their premier public performance.

Stir The Leaves

My friend Kristina, an amazing musician, is playing at Reed's Jazz and Supper Club tomorrow evening--at a reasonable time even.  Here's the blurb from her publicist.

Stir the leaves is a duo unlike any that you have ever heard before. Patrick Repsher and the lovely Kristina Kopriva weave a sonic tapestry so deeply layered that you’ll have to look twice to make sure it’s not a four-piece band on stage. Kristina’s angelic voice and soulful violin dance gracefully over the swinging foundation laid down by Patrick’s artful piano and solid “walking” bass foot pedal work.

Saturday, March 19, From 6 til 7:30 PM at Reeds Jazz and Supper Club. Reed's is located in the Gateway Courtyard at the corner of Stonelake Blvd. and Hwy 360 North, near the Arboretum

Fireworks in Austin--Head to the Lake

Lake Travis that is. Carlos'N Charlie's is doing fireworks on Saturday July 3rd. Frankly I find it much more enjoyable to get out on the sailboat...drop anchor and watch fireworks over the waters of Lake Travis instead of fighting the traffic to get downtown. Behave yourself though, there are usually quite a few police boats in the water and definitely police on the way home. Not a good time to drink excessively. I tend to go to our boat dock and watch but I'd bet Volente Beach Club (is it going to be open?) would be a spectacular spot.

Have a good 4th of July!

Austin Asian Business Symposium

I had the pleasure of attending the First Austin Asian Business Symposium that bought the leaders of various Asian communities, Asian chambers of commerce and several interesting speakers together at the Renaissance Hotel. It was truly amazing to see the political support with Governor Perry, Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst, Representative Martha Wong, Representative Jack Stick, Mayor Will Wynn among the distinguished guests. I'll try to warn y'all in advance next time so if you're interested you can attend.

http://www.austinaacc.org/symposium/

SXSW - Music, Movies and the Internet

March brings SXSW madness. Entire parks are roped off. Hotels are overbooked. Even the limited free parking available around town becomes paid parking. Venues are distinguished by what SXSW events they'll be hosting.

Meanwhile, thousands of music, media and film fans and professionals are making their way to Austin from all over the world for the event, Austin's largest annual conference. The original Music and Media Conference & Festival, started in 1987, is now only one part of a multimedia event including the 11-year-old offshoots, the SXSW Film Conference and SXSW Interactive Festival.

It's the classic mixing of business with pleasure. Industry professionals network and browse the latest technology at the trade shows, share trade secrets in panel discussions and recognize the best talent with well-coveted SXSW awards. But mainly they're out there doing what they love and do best--showing their films and playing their music. And, fans--both one-timers and die-hards--eat it up. Since SXSW is known as a setting for discovering fresh talent, it's a chance to catch some rising stars as well as to see those who've already made their mark.

Registration runs between $150 (for students) up to $525, for up to 10 days of exhibitions, panels and performances. Individual admission without a registration badge is venue-specific. Check www.sxsw.com for schedule and rates.

Buy your tickets online from an Austin based ticket broker

Chip Rosenthal's blog has a number of interesting articles on SXSW at http://www.unicom.com/chrome/

Austin Rowing Club: Heart of Texas Regatta

The 2004 Heart of Texas will be run March 13-14, 2004. This annual regatta is a 1000 meter sprint race held on Town Lake in Austin, Texas. All types of events are offered - 1x to 4x, 2- to 8+. Youth, Junior, Collegiate, Open, Masters, Novice and Recreational catagories are run. 2003 marked the 20th anniversary of the event. This year's event benefits Martin Middle School.
Austin Rowing Club: Heart of Texas Regatta

Go fly a kite at the Zilker Kite Festival

The 76th annual Zilker Kite Festival kicks off on Sunday, March 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.. Only homemade kites can compete in the longest, continuously running kite contest in America.

In addition to the competitions, you can take part in kite-making workshops, watch stunt kite demonstrations, and view exhibits by the Austin Police and Fire Department, Austin Energy, and stunt kite demonstrations.

Don't want to compete but would like to fly a kite? A Mass Ascent takes place at the end of day on Sunday. Any type of kite (including store-bought) can be flown in a massive launching.

Zilker Kite Festival Home Page

The Blizzard of 2004

OK we might be exaggerating a wee bit but since it only seems to snow about once in 20 years in this town we figured we'd make a t-shirt to commemorate the event. Go to http://www.cafeshops.com/aroundaustin and order your very own. Our Austin Everyday album includes some pictures from this event.

Snow in Austin, Texas!

Snow in Austin, Texas? It's rare, last time it happened was in 87. Well we got some last night. At our house we had almost 2" on the ground and 3" on the car. It's supposed to disappear by noon, heck most of it is on the way out now. I've posted a few pictures in the Austin Everyday album. Here's one of my favorites with the 360 bridge with a bit of snow in the background.

We even designed a fun t-shirt at http://www.cafeshops.com/aroundaustin to commemorate the event. Check it out.

Motorola Marathon

For those of you masochists for whom running up and down the hills of Jester wasn't enough there's the Motorola Marathon on February 15. The Motorola Marathon is a USATF-certified and sanctioned, point-to-point course that begins in northwest Austin, continues south through downtown toward Town Lake, wraps around the lake and finishes on Auditorium Shores. This course features several of Austin's most prominent landmarks including the Texas State Capitol, Texas Governor's Mansion, University of Texas campusand draws some 7,000 participants.

Motorola Marathon

King of Jester Race

Run it, Bike it, Walk it. The King of Jester race takes you through one of the steepest race cources in Austin. There is a 1/2 mile time trial race and a killer 5K course (trust me I've tried to walk to back part of the course and it's hard to even retain footing. The race benefits the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation.

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