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Special Olympics provide new community to family displaced by Katrina

Jun 17, 2022

Meet the Special Olympics athlete with the power to change a life

Jul 21, 2021

Gymnast with Down syndrome prepares for 3rd world championship

Meet 31-year-old Chelsea Werner, a two-time gymnastics world champion who is preparing to head to her third Down Syndrome International World Championships.

Aug 18, 2023

Southern California actress guest stars on 'The Good Doctor'

Feb 23, 2021

Katy Special Olympics athletes give back during pandemic

Jul 24, 2020

George W. Bush encourages unity in rare public message

May 4, 2020

Special Olympics athletes coming together after competitions canceled

Apr 3, 2020

Polar Plunge in Galveston benefits Special Olympics

Jan 20, 2020

Superintendent takes on a Special Olympic swimmer

Oct 19, 2019

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Special Olympics athletes tee off at national golf championship

Nov 1, 2023

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The Paley Center celebrates best in entertainment, sports, and gaming with interactive block party

Oct 5, 2022

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Meet the Special Olympics athlete with the power to change a life

Jul 21, 2021

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Katy Special Olympics athletes use their skills to help community

Jul 23, 2020

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Special Olympics athletes coming together after competitions canceled

Apr 3, 2020

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Polar Plunge helping Special Olympics of Texas

Jan 19, 2020

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Superintendent takes on a Special Olympic swimmer

Nov 5, 2019

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Sugar Land Skeeters create bobblehead for fan favorite bat boy

Sep 18, 2019

Latest Stories

Sugar Land Skeeters create bobblehead for fan favorite bat boy

Derek "Tank" Schottle is a Special Olympian and one of 15 employees with special needs that work every home game.

Sep 18, 2019

Polar Plunge in Galveston benefiting Special Olympics Texas

Hundreds of brave Polar Plungers are raising money to support Special Olympics by jumping into the Gulf of Mexico!

Jan 20, 2019

Houston police officers raising money for Special Olympics by rappelling down 20-story hotel

Officers are going "over the edge" to raise funds for the Special Olympics.

Nov 16, 2018

Texas high school student with special needs scores 50-yard touchdown on 'Senior Night'

BEAST MODE: On Senior Night, Kieran Johnson got the chance to shine after four years.

Nov 5, 2018

Special Olympian sings national anthem at Cubs game at Wrigley Field

Stefan Xidas challenged the team with a fundraising goal - and he and the Special Olympics both came out winners.

Sep 11, 2018