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Location: Dallas Event Date:
January 30
- February 06, 2010
ATP $50,000 Men's Challenger of Dallas Tennis Tournament
ATP/USTA international pro tennis event at the T Bar M Racquet Club.
Website: http://www.tbarmtennis.com
Phone: 972-233-4444
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Location: Cooper Event Date:
February 05
Harlem Ambassadors Inc.
This is a basketball game/event.
Website: http://www.deltacounty.org
Phone: 903-395-4314
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Location: El Paso Event Date:
February 06
Texas vs. The Nation
Senior all-star bowl stars top collegiate players. Sun Bowl Stadium.
Website: http://www.visitelpaso.com
Phone: 800-351-6024
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Location: South Padre Island Event Date:
February 06
- February 07, 2010
KiteFest
Kite enthusiasts from around the country descend on South Padre Island for this annual fun fly and exhibition.
Phone: 956-761-1248
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Location: Odessa Event Date:
February 11
- February 14, 2010
Midessa Boat, RV & Gun Show
Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Ector County Coliseum.
Phone: 432-381-3324
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Location: South Padre Island Event Date:
February 12
Winter Texan Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. County Access 5, Edward Atwood Park.
Phone: 800-761-2373
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Location: Abilene Event Date:
February 12
- February 13, 2010
Disability Resources Inc. 21st Annual Celebrity Quail Hunt
Abilene Civic Center
Phone: 325-677-6815
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Location: Jacksboro Event Date:
February 13
Family Fishing Day
No fishing license is requirred. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site and Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway.
Phone: 940-567-3506
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Location: Lockhart Event Date:
February 13
Archery Class
Four one-hour sessions are offered. Each session is limited to four participants. Reservations required. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Lockhart State Park.
Phone: 512-398-3479
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Location: Frisco Event Date:
February 13
- February 14, 2010
WOGA Classic Invitational Women's Gymnastics Tournament
This is the largest international invitational gymnastics competition in the United States. Embassy Suites, Frisco Conference Center.
Website: http://www.woga.net
Phone: 972-985-9292
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Location: Harlingen Event Date:
February 13
- February 14, 2010
Jalapeño 100 Ride Run Walk
Join Jalapeño Jack for a weekend of active family fun. Choose from five bicycle routes, a 5K walk or 10K run.
Website: http://www.jalapeno100.com
Phone: 956-423-5440
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Location: Austin Event Date:
February 14
Austin Marathon
Nearly 11,000 runners participate in this annual event. Downtown Austin.
Website: http://www.youraustinmarathon.com
Phone: none
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Location: Odessa Event Date:
February 19
- February 20, 2010
Main Attractions Monster Trucks
Begins at 7:30 p.m. Ector County Coliseum.
Phone: 417-887-9400
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Location: Jasper Event Date:
February 20
Paddling the Forks
Some paddling experience required. Reservations required. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Martin Dies Jr. State Park.
Phone: 409-384-5231
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Location: South Padre Island Event Date:
February 20
KOA World's Largest Surf Fishing Tournament
Hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register at Pieir 19 inside KOA.
Website: http://www.fishacrosstexas.com
Phone: none
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Location: Wills Point Event Date:
February 20
Annual Kid Fish
Registration starts at 9 a.m. Lake Tawakoni State Park.
Phone: 903-560-7123
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Location: Texarkana Event Date:
February 21
Third Annual Run the Line Half Marathon
The 13.1-mile course runs through both cities of Texarkana and a short portion of the race is on the Texas/Arkansas State Line. Downtown Texarkana.
Website: http://www.partnershipforthepathway.org
Phone: 903-798-3978
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Location: Texarkana Event Date:
February 25
- February 26, 2010
Texarkana Fishing Derby
Open to special needs children and adults in the Texarkana area. Held at the Spring Lake Park ADA accessible fishing dock.
Website: http://www.txkusa.org/txparks
Phone: 903-798-3978
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Location: Beaumont Event Date:
February 26
- February 28, 2010
Monster Nation
Six monster trucks will compete in racing and freestyle on an oval track, including Bigfoot, Tailgator and Equalizer. The world-class FMX East Freestyle Motocross team returns.
Website: http://www.fordpark.com
Phone: 409-951-5400
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Location: Frisco Event Date:
February 27
- February 28, 2010
Kurt Thomas Invitational Gymnastics
Past Olympian Kurt Thomas hosts hundreds of gymnastics teams from across the U.S. Embassy Suites, Frisco Conference Center.
Website: http://www.ktinvitational.com
Phone: none
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
February 27
Big D Climb
Climb up Fountain Place in Dallas. Benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Fountain Place.
Website: http://www.bigdclimb.org
Phone: 214-855-7766
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Location: Canyon Event Date:
February 27
Polar Bear Hike
Join park staff for a hike on the Juniper Riverside Trail, weather permitting. Reservations required. Begins at 5 p.m. Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Phone: 806-488-2227 X-106
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Location: Abilene Event Date:
March 01
- March 05, 2010
Muskegon College Men's Baseball Team Spring Break Baseball
Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, Abilene Christian University and Cisco College
Phone: 231-777-0386
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Location: Abilene Event Date:
March 05
- March 06, 2010
UIL Region 2-1A Boys Basketball Tournament
Abilene Christian University
Phone: 325-674-6943
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Location: Hunt Event Date:
March 06
Family Fun Day
Hosted by Heart of the Hills and Camp Stewart. Features tours, horses to pet and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations required.
Website: http://www.HOHcamp.com
Phone: 830-238-4650
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Location: Athens Event Date:
March 06
25th Annual Triathlon
Includes a 300-meter pool swim, 13.2-mile bike ride, and 5K run. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon. Cain Center.
Phone: 903-677-2000
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Location: Bastrop Event Date:
March 06
Pedal thru the Pines
Cyclists traverse the beautiful loblolly pines of Bastrop and Buescher state parks and the surrounding country roads of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee counties. Starts at Bastrop High School.
Website: http://www.pedalthrupines.org
Phone: 512-321-7760
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Location: Gonzales Event Date:
March 06
The Texas Independence Relay
Begins at 6 a.m. Gonzales Memorial Museum, 414 Smith Street.
E-Mail: info@gonzalestexas.com
Phone: 830-672-6532
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Location: Del Rio Event Date:
March 08
- March 12, 2010
Bassmaster Open Tournament
Lake Amistad
Phone: 830-775-3551
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Location: San Angelo Event Date:
March 12
- March 14, 2010
Texas Challenge Weekend 2010
Approximately 300-plus statewide participants will compete using hand held GPS devices to discover hidden geocaches. Begins at 2 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. San Angelo State Park.
Phone: 325-947-2687
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Location: Fredericksburg Event Date:
March 13
- March 20, 2010
Texas Hell Week Bicycle Tour
Features routes of 40, 70 and 100 miles each day. Headquarters is at the Sunset Inn, 900 S. Adams Street.
Website: http://www.hellweek.com
Phone: 806-683-6489
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Location: Blanco Event Date:
March 13
- March 20, 2010
Fish with a Ranger
Mar. 13 and 20. A Park Ranger will be on hand to provide a basic safety and skills lesson. Begins at 2 p.m. Blanco State Park.
Phone: 830-833-4333
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Location: Nacogdoches Event Date:
March 13
- April 03, 2010
Nacogdoches Azalea Trail
Features more than 22 miles of self-guided driving routes, a floral design exhibit, plant sale, azalea symposium and other special events.
Website: http://www.nacogdochesazaleas.com
Phone: 888-653-3788
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Location: Stonewall Event Date:
March 13
Kite Day
Children are invited to make old-fashioned, 1900s kites. Begins at 1:30 p.m. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site.
Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lbj
Phone: 830-644-2252
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Location: Athens Event Date:
March 13
- March 14, 2010
Fly Fish Texas
Fly fishers from all over the state gather to learn and share skills from tying flies to catching fish. 550 FM 2495.
Website: http://www.flyfishtexas.org
Phone: 903-670-2266
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Location: Brownsville Event Date:
March 13
- March 14, 2010
Air Fiesta 2010
Flying air show extravaganza features world-class aerobatics, World War II vintage aircraft and modern military air power demonstrations. Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport.
Website: http://www.airfiesta.org
Phone: 956-541-8585
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Location: Bastrop Event Date:
March 13
Geocaching 101
Includes the basics of geocaching and finding some practice caches. Advance reservation required to borrow GPS units. Begins at 2 p.m. Bastrop State Park.
Phone: 512-237-2241
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Location: Burnet Event Date:
March 13
Stumpy Hollow Kayak Cruise
Hear about the history of the lake. Learn about local flora and fauna. Reservations required. Begins at 1:30 p.m. Inks Lake State Park.
Phone: 512-793-4689
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Location: Needville Event Date:
March 13
Junior Angler Education Workshop
Learn the basics of fishing through hands-on instruction. Begins at 9 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park.
Phone: 979-553-5124
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Location: Quitaque Event Date:
March 13
Photography Hike
Features tips to improve outdoor photography skills. Begins at 5 p.m. Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway.
Phone: 806-455-1492
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Location: Deer Park Event Date:
March 13
Fitness Day in the Park
Enjoy a day of exercise with sack races, health info, moon bounce and more. Dow Park.
Website: http://www.deerparktx.gov/recreation
Phone: 281-478-2050
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Location: Houston Event Date:
March 13
Buffalo Bayou Regatta
This is the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas. Live music, awards ceremony, and food and drinks will be available at the finish line in Sesquicentennial Park. Race begins at 9 a.m. Starts at 7700 San Felipe.
Website: http://www.buffalobayou.org
Phone: 713-752-0314 X-3
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Location: Huntsville Event Date:
March 13
Go Fish!
Families with children ages 5 and older receive a hands-on learning experience in the basics of fishing. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations required. Huntsville State Park.
E-Mail: fish.huntsville@gmail.com
Phone: 936-714-2369
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
March 13
- March 14, 2010
American Volleyball Challenge Tournament
Dallas Convention Center
Website: http://www.dallassummit.com/index.php
Phone: 214-939-2700
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
March 14
Rock 'n' Roll Dallas Half Marathon
Includes a Health and Fitness Expo with retailers, exhibits and interactive clinics. Post-race concert for runners. Dallas Convention Center.
Website: http://www.runrocknroll.competitor.com/dallas
Phone: 214-939-2700
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Location: Houston Event Date:
March 14
AIDS Walk Houston
Funds raised will help AFH and several other HIV/AIDS service organizations. Sam Houston Park.
Website: http://www.aidswalkhouston.org
Phone: 713-403-WALK
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Location: Burnet Event Date:
March 17
Angler Education Goes Green!
Interactive learning showcases casting, fish and lure identification, tackle assembly and ethics of fishing. Begins at 9 a.m. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Inks Lake State Park.
Phone: 512-793-4689
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Location: Brownwood Event Date:
March 19
- March 20, 2010
Bluebonnet Relays
One of the oldest Texas high school track and field events. Gordon Wood Stadium.
Website: http://www.brownwoodisd.org
Phone: 325-646-0703
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Location: Lockhart Event Date:
March 27
Lockhart Kiwanis 5K Stampede
A new 5K route is featured, along with a new date during cooler weather. Begins at 8 a.m. This family-friendly run/walk will include beautiful scenery of historical downtown Lockhart and a challenging, but mainly flat, running course. Early registration (Feb. 1 to March 19) is $20. Late registration (March 20 to race day) is $25. Fees include T-shirt and race packet. See website for online registration and applications after Feb. 1. Race entry fees and sponsorships support the granting of scholarships to youth in Caldwell County. Call for additional information.
Website: http://www.active.com/running/lockhart-tx/
Phone: 512-398-2318
Alt Phone: 512-398-2421
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Location: Dallas Event Date:
April 01
- April 03, 2010
NCCS National Volleyball Championships
Dallasl Convention Center
Phone: 214-939-2700
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