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March 09, 2023
Special Olympics Texas athletes and staff from across the state were invited to travel to the State Capitol in Austin on March 8th, 2023, to serve as advocates and visit with lawmakers and their staff about the significant consequences that arise...
December 14, 2022
Special Olympics Texas Winter Games 2023 Press Conference was held at Sonesta Bee Cave Hotel on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022, from 10:00-11:00 am. The event was emceed by Mark Calaway, better known as “the Undertaker,” and his wife, Michelle ...
November 14, 2022
The International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference hosted by Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas, was a HUGE success! The conference was held on November 3-5, 2022, and included: Opening Ceremonies, Directors and Liaisons Meetings, a T-shirt ...
June 22, 2022
Special Olympics Texas wanted to highlight LETR member and treasured friend, Officer Shane Jennings! We invite all of our followers to read more about Shane and his involvement with SOTX as he has been an incredible addition to the SOTX family over ...
February 16, 2021
Genuine bonds and interactions are what makes our partnership with Norma’s Cafe special. Pam explained it by saying, “I like it when they come out and we all interact, it’s just fun. We are a family.” Bill said, “All of the SOTX athletes are just a pleasure and it lingers with you. You can’t be down about anything after Mark (SOTX athlete and Norma’s employee) smiles at you.”
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July 30, 2020
SOTX Boots and Hats Day was held on July 28, supporting the Paper Torch Campaign at Cavender's stores around the state of Texas.
March 22, 2019
The 3rd Annual Five-O 5k recap video is here. This event is co-sponsored by HPD and HPOU and benefits Special Olympics.
December 05, 2017
Chief Doug Reim of the Highland Village Police Department has been dubbed the SOTX Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for Fundraising.
December 05, 2017
Thanks to everyone who pitched for the annual Dunkin Donuts Cops on Top fundraiser in Sept! We appreciate our friends at Dunkin.
December 05, 2017
The 2018 USA Games will be held in Seattle in July 2018 and Texas will have a great representative to help carry our torch.
December 05, 2017
The Texas LETR was recognized at the International Conference in Nashville with the 'Diamond Level of Excellence' after we raised $1,467,912 dollars in 2016!
August 23, 2017
Cowboy Cops. Would you pay $10 to see that? We sure would! Here's your chance, September 9-10 in Fort Worth
July 24, 2017
On Thursday, July 27, Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the Lone Star state are participating in Tip A Cop Night, a Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraising event for Special Olympics Texas.
July 11, 2017
Grab your calendar and mark this one in pen. You've got plans for supper on Thursday, July 27. Meet us at Texas Roadhouse and Tip a Cop
July 11, 2017
Get all the information you need about statewide Tip A Cop Night, Fire Truck Pulls, Cowboy Cops Rodeo and other upcoming LETR events.
September 19, 2014
The international Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Conference was held in New Orleans earlier this month. The Texas Torch Runners raised approximately $1,265,000 in 2013!
