Wake up to Fireworks

It's Race Day!

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May 8th 2007
FEBRUARY 18 Race day came early (dark, cold, early!) and yet our spirits were excited and alert. There is nothing like a crowd of runners up at the crack of dawn, chipper and chatty about the task ahead. I took my ritual picture with the local law enforcement, watched the early morning fireworks and off we went! We had a blast, singing, taking in the Austin sights and of course receiving our ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more