Tag: Swimming
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Waterloo Swimming Team Endures Travel Nightmare
AUSTIN, Texas – The Waterloo Swimming team faced a harrowing journey back to Austin after encountering significant travel disruptions in Knoxville, Tennessee. The team, comprising sixty young athletes, had traveled to Knoxville for their annual training trip, aiming to hone their skills and bond as a team. Stranded in Knoxville Initially scheduled to return on…
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El Paso Coach Opposes Closure of Socorro Aquatic Center Over Budget Deficit
An El Paso coach, Annia Palacios, has voiced her opposition to the Socorro school board’s proposal to temporarily close the Socorro Aquatic Center (SAC) as part of efforts to address the district’s $33 million deficit. Annia Palacios Advocates for Community Access Annia Palacios, owner and head coach of the Socorro Ragin’ Gators, a local competitive…
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Water Safety Precautions Urged as Temperatures Soar
As temperatures climb into the 80s this weekend in Western Washington, city and state officials are sounding a cautionary note about water safety, especially with National Boating Week approaching. Last year, the state witnessed 23 boating-related fatalities, ranging from ages 17 to 75, with a stark revelation that 90% of the victims were not wearing…
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Body of Missing 17-Year-Old Swimmer Found in Brazoria County
Tragic Discovery near Quintana The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has reported a tragic conclusion to the search for 17-year-old Henry Murillo, who went missing while swimming at Surfside Beach. Murillo’s body was discovered in the waters near Quintana. Timeline of Events Henry Murillo went underwater at Surfside Beach on March 16 during a family…
