Episode 11 of the "In The Parks" video series features Park Rangers Melissa Hand and Jimmy Evans who explain why it is reckless and illegal to jump off bridges. Bridge jumpers can land on rocks, rebar, swimmers, boaters or animal life injuring themselves or innocent bystanders. Jumping from bridges can also impact the environment and negatively affect the aquatic ecosystem.
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Hundreds of people jump off bridges, so it must be harmless, right? Wrong! It is prohibited in Austin primarily because you can hurt or kill yourself or someone else. Jumpers can land on rocks, rebar, swimmers, boaters or animal life. It can also impact the environment and negatively affect the aquatic ecosystem.
It is a violation of…
Soccer is now one of the most popular youth sports in the U.S., with millions of children participating in organized leagues and tournaments. The sport not only promotes health and physical fitness, it instills valuable life skills such as discipline, perseverance, and resilience. It brings people together from diverse backgrounds, fostering inclusivity, understanding, and mutual respect.
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El fútbol es ahora uno de los deportes juveniles más populares en los EE. UU., con millones de niños participando en ligas y torneos organizados. El deporte no solo promueve la salud y la aptitud física, sino que también inculca valiosas habilidades para la vida, como la disciplina, la perseverancia y la resiliencia. Reúne a personas de diversos orígenes, fomentando la inclusión, la comprensión y el respeto mutuo.
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Si bien es tradicionalmente conocida por su escena de música en vivo y, más recientemente, como una ciudad tecnológica en crecimiento, Austin también ha comenzado a florecer hasta convertirse en un centro vibrante para los entusiastas del fútbol. Desde juegos informales y mini canchas en parques locales hasta grupos de seguidores organizados para el Austin FC, Austin cuenta con una próspera cultura futb…
While traditionally known for its live music scene and, more recently, as a growing tech city or technopolis, Austin has also begun flourishing into a vibrant center for soccer enthusiasts. From pickup games and mini pitches in local parks to organized supporter groups for Austin FC, Austin boasts a thriving soccer culture.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department actively promotes soccer through scholars…
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Soccer, called football/futbol in most countries, transcends borders and cultures, connecting people from all walks of life all over the world. In 2021, Austin welcomed its first professional major league team, Austin FC of the Major League Soccer, to much fanfare in Central Texas. Austin FC joins the Dallas Texans and Houston Dynamo FC to become the third Texas Major League Soccer team.
The arrival of the franchise to the live music capital of the world not only provided locals with a professional soccer team to support but also ga…
Chance Ramirez (they/them/she/her) talks about ceramics, art therapy, and hand building clay art. They also discuss what it's like to participate in the Visual Artist Residency Program at the Dougherty Arts Center in this short video from ATXN's In The Parks series.
For more information about the Visual Artist Residency Program visit …
Pete Rivera talks about how he and his brother advocated for the City of Austin to designate Red Bluff as a nature preserve so that future generations can benefit from the natural area.
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