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Special Olympics Texas provides year-round events and competitions for over 58,000 children and adults with and without intellectual disabilities across Texas.

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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 years
We are thrilled to announce @michael13gallup of the @NFL @dallascowboys as a Special Olympics Texas Global Ambassador. Gallup’s impact has been felt both on and off the football field since arriving in Dallas. He has been proactive in giving back to the community.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
3 years
ICYMI - our very own Tank Schottle threw out the first pitch at last night's Astros game! Way to go, Tank! 👏 Repost from @sugarlandskeeters
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
3 years
Our very own @TankSchottle 👏🏼🥳 You continue to inspire, Tank! We can’t wait to see what 2021 brings!
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AP Sports
3 years
One Good Thing: Meet @TankSchottle , who's embodied the @SpecialOlympics and provided daily affirmations that have been a beacom of joy and hope during the pandemic. by @jmarshallap
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
2 years
This week we would like to feature the incredible @TankSchottle ! Tank will be competing with Team Texas at this year's USA Games in Orlando, FL. We are so excited to watch him compete in Unified soccer. Check out his official trading card below. Good luck Tank!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
3 years
We will be watching! Go @TankSchottle Go!
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Kelly Ann Collins
3 years
I am so excited!!! Next Monday, July 19, @SpecialOlympics @SOTexas Athlete @TankSchottle will throw out the first pitch at the Cleveland @Indians vs. Houston @Astros game!!!! Go, Tank, go! Who will be watching?!?
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 years
We are excited to announce @Daela_Kavis3 , professional basketball player for the @DallasWings , as our newest Global Ambassador.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
3 years
We know you have been waiting an immensely long time. As we look forward to things settling down, we hope that Return To Play will be happening shortly! Keep an eye out for more information as we are just as excited as you are to move things forward! #SOConnected #ReturnToPlay
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
Congrats on 19 years with Special Olympics, @TankSchottle !!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
We love these cleats! Thank you, @Switz . for choosing @SpecialOlympics as your cause! Let us know anytime you'd like to hang with @SOTexas athletes. :)
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
3 years
Join us this week as we introduce our new Host for the East Region! Welcome to the Revolution please help us welcome LETR Officer Jason James & SOTX Athletes Shaun Linsey & Tank Schottle as they take the reins of the SOTX Podcast for the East Region.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
@TheRachLindsay will rappel down the Oak Cliff Tower in Dallas on Nov. 3-4. It's not too late to join her!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
Our new heroes @dallascowboys @Switz and @HoustonTexans player @brian_peters10 chose @SpecialOlympics -branded footwear for this week's NFL games. Thanks guys! These kicks look AMAZING. #MyCauseMyCleats #ChooseToInclude
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
SOTX Nation, please cast an All Star vote for our friend, @texasranger shortstop @ElvisandrusSS1 Vote daily!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 years
Huge thank you to the @HoustonTexans ! You guys are making a difference.
@MarkBerman_
Mark Berman
5 years
Amazing group of #Texans players and coaches at St. Thomas High School for Coach Mike Devlin's offensive line camp plus working with Special Olympics athletes and raising money for Special Olympics ( @SOTexas ).
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 years
Awesome time today playing with @DallasStars and @tseguinofficial !
@DallasStars
z - Dallas Stars
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. @tseguinofficial spent his Sunday afternoon playing some ball hockey with the athletes of @SOTexas ! #HockeyIsForEveryone
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
Plano figure skater Ian Rawn sets out TODAy on his @SpecialOlympics World Winter Games adventure. RT or reply to wish him luck!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
We’re excited to have @BrooklynDecker hosting our AUSTIN area Virtual Breakfast with Champions! Thank you, Brooklyn, for your continued support of our athletes!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
3 years
Great advice, @TankSchottle !!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
9 years
. @BrooklynDecker ran her segment of the #UnifiedRelay in Austin today! Torch is now en route to #Waco ! #PassTheFlame http://t.co/lfh5wDHdN4
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
Thanks @FinnBalor for supporting #TeamTexas and #SOTX last Monday night!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
Cannot say it enough: Best. Day. Ever. Thank you, @HoustonTexans , @TexasChildrens and @NFL for the #play60 program!
@HoustonTexans
Houston Texans
7 years
Thank you to @SOTexas ​ for making Day ✌ of Play 60 Week as amazing as the first.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
Born without arms hasn't kept Beebo from playing basketball w/ @DR34M & @JHarden13 ! How he learned to use his feet:
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
Beyond thrilled that our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the @espn #ESPYS2017 #ChangeTheGame
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
BIG NEWS: The H-E-B Principal of the Year is Jennifer Collier from UCS Spring Woods High School! Way to go, Jennifer, and thank you for always supporting inclusion and whole-school engagement. @HEB #sotx #InclusionRevolution #UnifiedGeneration #specialolympics #HEB
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
Congratulations to our great friend @ElvisandrusSS1 and his beautiful bride! We wish you many happy returns!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
A huge congrats to our friends at @TexasTech for being named as one of 36 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools that made the 2020 ESPN Honor Roll! #WreckEm Watch here:
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
" @hasbro is proud to partner with Special Olympics on their Unified Champions Schools programs and to recognize [ @LewisvilleHS ] for creating a culture of inclusion, unity and acceptance.”
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
Before tomorrow's 1:05 p.m. @Rangers game, @ElvisandrusSS1 will host #SOTX athletes and area law enforcement for the annual #TorchRun !
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
We are proud to announce that @SpringWoodsHigh from @SBISD will receive @SONorthAmerica National Banner School and @espn Top-5 School recognition! The celebration will be held this Friday. More photos and information to come! #SBISDProud
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
Counting the hours--less than 4!!!---until we see these guys. @WWETheBigShow @milanmiracle @SpecialOlympics
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 years
17 athletes, 6 coaches and 2 unified partners from Texas are traveling all the way to Abu Dhabi today to compete in the Special Olympics World Games representing Texas and Team USA! Check out some of the news coverage from their send off this morning:
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
#GoodLuck to Matt Weiser, Hayden Dyson & Jaime Otero at @SpecialOlympics #MLSAllStar match! @HoustonDynamo @MLSWORKS
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
Congratulations, @SpringWoodsHigh , on being recognized as a @SONorthAmerica UCS National Banner School and @espn Top-5 School 🥳 Check out this awesome video recap from today's celebration! More photos to come...
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
WOW! @HoustonRockets & @ROOTSPORTSSW raised $188,700 for @SOTexas ! Regret not buying a package? Get one now: ?
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
Excited to announce that the Special Olympics Texas Unified Cheer team from the Notre Dame School of Dallas won the first ever GOLD at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Chicago! They deserve a lot of cheers in return! #SOTX #CheerUnified @NotreDameDallas @SOTexas
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
TODAY: @ElvisandrusSS1 & @Rangers to be recognozed as #Dallas -Area Fundraiser of the Year!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
@SOTexas athlete Michael Cooper & staffer AJ Batiste met with @RepRatcliffe today in Rockwall. Great meeting!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
LIKE, LOVE, AND SHARE IF YOU CARE! #WorldDownSyndromeDay
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
Husky Stadium is filled with JOY! #USAGames
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
GOOD LUCK to Doug Sullivan & Laurence Fairchild in @SpecialOlympics Unified #MLSAllStar match! @FCDallas @MLSWORKS
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
#ThankYou @ElvisandrusSS1 & @Rangers for your support of #SOTX & the Law Enforcement Torch Run!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
We lit the sky red in honor of INCLUSION in DALLAS last night! #LightUpForInclusion @ReunionTower
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
9 years
YOU can help 1 more athlete be included in the game! Donate:  http://t.co/8z3CU3HtJV  | Can't? Pls RT  #NTXGivingDay http://t.co/fshs83F65N
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
@SpecialOlympics Ambassador @jcharles25 is tearing it up on the bowling lanes at the Bowling with @NFLAlumniAustin event in Austin.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
2 years
We can't wait to watch you compete!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
3 years
Practice is Back!* *full details and requirements on
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
I SAY YES! Meet Ronnie, #unified Bowler and @HawkNationHHS student, and first “I say yes” Award winner! @CoachAmy22 @SONorthAmerica @pfisd @PfISDAthletics
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
Give change & #BeTheChange for #SOTX athletes on Thurs! #NTxGivingDay | GIVE: Can't? Pls RT
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
#Thankyou , @Longhorn_FB for a great experience this morning! Our athletes had a blast! #HookEm
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
We are grateful that @EllenTroxclair joined the SOTX Leadership conference today and met with athletes, Unified partners, staff and volunteers. #lakeway #beecave #wintergames
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
2 years
First Awards for Team Texas at Athletics in the 50M female division, we have Catherine Young taking home the bronze.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
#TeamTexas Men’s soccer placed second at USA Games! #RiseWithUs #2018USAGames
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
The latest ESPN '50 Game Changers' series featured the Austin and Special Olympics leader Jamaal Charles! He's an inspiration to our very own Special Olympics Texas athletes and many others. Check it out! @jcharles25 @espn @SOTexas #InclusionRevolution
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 years
We express our gratitude that President Trump joins a long history of over 50 years of United States Presidents and Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle in their support of Special Olympics and the work we do in communities throughout the country.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
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@SONorthAmerica
SONA
6 years
Check out exclusive backstage footage of our @WWE #MixedMatchChallenge partner @FinnBalor meeting athletes from @SOTexas who got to be a part of his entrance live on Monday Night Raw!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
Our @HoustonDynamo Unified Team, presented by @76 has arrived in #Minnesota for Wednesday's @MLSWORKS Unified Exchange match vs. @MNUFC !
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
We are PEPPED up to honor @HawkNationHHS as a Unified Champion - National Banner Recognition! @CeliaIsrael @sona @pfisd
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
Congratulations @pfisd @HawkNationHHS on your National Banner Presentation yesterday! You are truly an inspiration!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
9 years
WATCH @ESPN at 8 PM CT for Countdown to @LA2015 , w/ @RobinRoberts ! @BrooklynDecker & @TimShriver also share stories! http://t.co/tdaGqXPt8m
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
Tonight landmarks all around the world will light up red in part of a global movement of inclusion. And Texas will too! If you’re in Dallas, be sure to check out the Reunion Tower, the…
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
2 years
💛 RT if you also love someone with Down syndrome on #WorldDownSyndromeDay ! 💙
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 months
A big thank you to @DGO23_   for supporting our Special Olympics Texas athletes in #MyCauseMyCleats   @houstontexans   In 2016, the NFL launched this initiative. It allows players to display on their cleats, for one game per season, causes that are important to them.
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
We break down barriers together. #MyTeamIn5Words
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
Representing Texas!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
So proud of @SOTexas ! Medal Count for #TeamTexas Gymnastics! 1st - 6, 2nd - 3, 3rd - 1, 4th - 3, 5th -  2. Way to go!! #2018USAGames #RiseWithUs
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
@Longhorn_FB @SpecialOlympics So honored to have you with us tonight!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
Today, we hosted our 2023 Winter Games Press Conference held at Sonesta Bee Cave Hotel and hosted by Mark Calaway, better known as "the @undertaker ", and his wife, @McCoolMichelleL ! Stay tuned for more photos to come tomorrow 👀
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
Great @TEDTalks about a mom's quest for adaptive clothing for her son. Love love love this! Go Moms. :)
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
2 years
#TeamTexas is setting off medal detectors in Florida! #ShineAsOne
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
Broadcasting legend @howardfinkel and @WWEGraves with the call #playunified
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
It’s the first time in 50 years that the Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl. A shout out to Special Olympics Texas board member, Gracie Hunt. The AFC Championship trophy is named after her grandfather, Lamar Hunt.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
SOTX Global Messenger Meagan Flynn met with legislators today at the Texas Capitol, spreading the news about our upcoming State Capitol Day. She was honored on the House Floor by @jamestalarico and @bucyfortexas for her leadership and dedication to SOTX for 29 years! #txlege
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
Special Olympics is the @Big12Conference official charity. We're proud to have friends like you! #ChampionsforLife #FunFactFriday
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
The SOTX community was invited to travel to the State Capitol on March 8th to serve as advocates for the movement toward inclusion and visit with lawmakers about the significant consequences that arise from the stigma and stereotypes faced by people with ID.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
20 yrs ago today @SpecialOlympics became @Big12Conference official charity. #Thanks for all you do for our athletes!
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
Congratulations to our Unified Basketball @uiltexas State Champions, Judson High School! Judson HS played the defending state champs in game two and managed to take home the gold! Congratulations to all the athletes, families, and school staff involved.
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
9 years
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@FCDallas
FC Dallas
9 years
Joey celebrates the goal of his life! #FCDSO @SOTexas http://t.co/t22TjJEXjf
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 years
Basketball and Cheerleading State Championships have started.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 years
We've got your back, athletes.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
2 years
Yeah, they made time for a quick trip to Disneyworld. #ShineAsOne
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 years
That’s a wrap! Good job to all the athletes who gave it their all! We hope you had a great time while doing it. Thank you to the many volunteers and sponsors who supported and who gave their time and care to make this a special and exciting time for our athletes . #WG19 #SOTX
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
Photos from our event with @AUProSports are here! We would like to thank Athletes Unlimited for such a memorable day! Our athletes had a blast! Check out the incredible moments captured on camera by visiting the link below.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
Come cheer on @TheRachLindsay as she rappels Saturday at 11 am in Dallas in support of @SOTexas athletes.
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
2 years
The adventure continues! #ShineAsOne
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
Tim Martin, SOTX President & CEO, announced extraordinary news today! The SOTX 50th Annual Summer Games will be making the move to San Antonio and hosted by @MorgansWndrlnd May 2 - 5, 2019. All events are FREE and open to the public. @SOTexas #SOTX #SG19
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
Winter Games are officially open! Thank you @TexasVolleyball for declaring the games! #HookEm
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
He's fast & has a big heart. #Congrats to our friend @ElvisandrusSS1 on earning a @MLBPAA #HeartAndHustle Award! ❤️🏃
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
9 years
Love. This.
@Spread__TheWord
Spread The Word
9 years
Look at the big smile on the Pope's face when he meets Theresa a Special Olympics cheerleader! #PopeInUSA http://t.co/W2FvaMy1pL
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
6 years
You can @donateaphoto to make sure young athletes can live a full healthy life! #jnj #ChooseToInclude http://
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
1 year
Tune in TONIGHT at 5:00 pm to watch this year's Unified Basketball UIL State Championship! Watch it here: @uiltexas
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
2 years
To all those who are brave enough to make the ultimate sacrifice, thank you. Your bravery will not be forgotten. Happy Memorial Day from the SOTX family ❤️
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
8 years
Always great to see @TexasMBB Coach Smart with @SpecialOlympics athletes!
@SOTX_CEO
Special Olympics TX
8 years
Big 12 Special Olympics tournament today in Arizona
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SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
Down to 6th St. and back to the Capitol with the Flame of Hope! #TorchRin
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
Pro NFL player Austin Schlottmann has chosen to highlight Special Olympics Texas (Brenham) for his 2019 My Cause My Cleats charity. You can bid on these one-of-a-kind cleats here.
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
5 years
Go bowlers! You’re all winners today!! #WG19
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
7 years
So excited to be back at @utarlington and in @CityOfArlington once again. Great hosts for our event. 🙌
@UTArlington
The University of Texas at Arlington
7 years
Welcome back to UTA, @SOTexas ! Head over to at 9:30AM as we go #LIVE for the final leg of the Torch Run.
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@SOTexas
SpecialOlympicsTexas
4 years
Happy Holidays and a HUGE thank you to our athletes, volunteers, and donors for making this year one for the books. We cannot wait to grow with you in 2020 ✨ {📸: @specialolympics }
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