Archive for: charity
Puppy Patrol: Longhorns Help Animals in Baltimore
By Clara Wang
For the last few years, the Baltimore Chapter of the Texas Exes has searched for a volunteer event open to both alums and their children. On Saturday, Feb. 6th,...
Philanthropy, Deep-Fried
By Clara Wang
North Korean immigrant Hyejeong had been in China for a while. She needed a way to feed her baby, but found it difficult to get work. Because her daughter, Sue,...
Alaska Alumni, Texas 4000 Riders Celebrate in Anchorage
By Rose Cahalan
A 4,500-mile, 70-day journey ended Friday for the riders of Texas 4000, the cancer fundraiser that calls itself the longest charity ride in the world. Each summer,...
Brownsville Chapter’s Waiter Challenge Is Biggest, Best Ever
By Rose Cahalan
In 1999, Texas Exes Brownsville Chapter board member Letty Fernandez and a few UT and A&M alums were reminiscing about their college days. “We all loved...
Benefit Concert At UT Raises $725,000 for Wildfire Victims
By Rose Cahalan
They say everything’s bigger in Texas. Apparently that includes hearts and wallets, too. On Thursday, UT president Bill Powers presented a $725,000 check...
Birmingham Network Cleans Up at Charity Tailgate Challenge
By Rose Cahalan
The Birmingham Texas Exes Network took top honors last month in the Bell Center‘s Tailgate Challenge. The Bell Center is a Birmingham non-profit that cares...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor