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Dad’s Tips for Gardening in Texas

Growing up on a beautiful ranch in Central Texas allowed me to have many unique and memorable childhood experiences. Gardening is one that holds special meaning for me.…
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September 15, 2015
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Teaching Healthier in Corpus Christi!

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September 8, 2015
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Provider Spotlight: Yoga Con Amor!

Born and raised in Puerto Rico and ten years an Austinite, Eliz Perez transitioned from a career in personal training and fitness to a life of studying and teaching yoga, and her life changed forever. Eliz opened Yoga Con Amor in North…
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September 4, 2015
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Listen Up, College Students!

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90 percent of the alcohol consumed by those under age 21……
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September 2, 2015
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Provider Spotlight: Fight Club!

Rocky Balboa has nothing on Fight Club. A few of our Street Team members visited Fight Club (located on Rio Grande and 23rd Street in the West Campus area) to try out a class: an hour-long course focusing on boxing, kickboxing,…
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August 28, 2015

Choose Healthier Coach Tip: School Lunches!

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August 24, 2015
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Growing a Healthier Community: Colonial Hills Elementary

Last Saturday, Coach Terri Pitts led over 20 parent and school volunteers in building and filling 12 garden beds on their campus at Colonial Hills Elementary in San Antonio, TX. Their volunteer crew leveled the ground for even drainage, constructed the…
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August 24, 2015
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Listen Up, Incoming Freshmen!

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August 17, 2015
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What’s Cooler Than Cool? Chaparral Ice!

When Charles and Ruth Anne Collins’ daughters showed interest in figure skating, they were forced to drive to San Antonio to seriously pursue it. At the time, Austin did not have an ice skating rink.…
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August 14, 2015
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7 Ways to Keep the Whole Family Moving!

Summer can be a difficult time to keep the family active. School is still out of session and after school sports programs may be on hold for the break.…
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August 11, 2015
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Provider Friday: HEAT Bootcamp!

Sarah Enouen was an aspiring musician who came to the conclusion that she either needed to make her career as……
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August 7, 2015
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Choose Healthier and win a Yeti Tumbler!

To promote some of our awesome Choose Healthier providers and inspire you to discover new healthy opportunities in the Austin……
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August 6, 2015

Growing Healthy Students in Corpus Christi: Zoya Surani!

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July 30, 2015

My Meatless Week

One day for lunch about two weeks ago, I was eating a pulled pork sandwich, and I just felt so tired……
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July 28, 2015

Growing a Healthier Texas, One Community at a Time

Written By Lauren Dimitry, Policy Analyst, Texans Care for Children This is the second year I’ve had the pleasure of……
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July 23, 2015