Special Olympics Texas - South Texas Area

06/19/2026

⚾️ Who wants to throw out the FIRST PITCH at Special Olympics Day with the Corpus Christi Hooks? ⚾️

We're getting excited for our upcoming Special Olympics Day at the Hooks, and one Area 2 athlete will have the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game!

Want a chance to be that athlete?

Enter our "Why I Love Special Olympics" contest for your opportunity to take the field and help kick off an unforgettable day.

You can submit:
🎨 A poster or drawing
🎥 A short video (30–60 seconds)
✍️ A 1–2 paragraph essay

The winning athlete will be selected at random from all eligible entries.

Check out the flyer below for complete contest details, submission instructions, and deadlines.

We can't wait to see your creativity and hear what Special Olympics means to you! ❤️💙

06/16/2026

Athletes, Coaches, Family members and LETR volunteers...PLEASE head to the link below to register for the Texas Roadhouse Tip-a-Cop event on July 23rd!

This is a great opportunity to engage with the Coastal Bend community and let them know about your amazing experiences with Special Olympics! Please reach out if you have questions. Can't wait to see everyone there!

https://sotx-squad.monday.com/boards/18410498499/views/253635742

06/11/2026

This year's Tip-a-Cop events at the Corpus Christi and Victoria locations of Texas Roadhouse on July 23rd are shaping up to be the best ones yet!

We want to be sure we have plenty of athletes, coaches, families, HODs and law enforcement officers on hand to greet guests and talk about their experiences with Special Olympics.

Please head to the following link to sign up if you're able to come out and show your support!

https://sotx-squad.monday.com/boards/18410498499/views/253635742

06/08/2026

REMINDER To all Area 2 HODs and Coaches: Please join us for the virtual HOD/Coaches meeting tomorrow, June 9 at 5:30pm. We will be sharing some important information and answering questions you may have. Hope to see you all then!

06/03/2026

In the Coastal Bend, June isn't just the beginning of summer vacation...it's the kickoff of hurricane season. Special Olympics was happy to join the Westside Business Association this morning to meet with local businesses and learn more about how the city prepares to keep us all safe in the event of a disaster. Thank you to Jace Johnson and the City of Corpus Christi for sharing strategies to help us all be prepared for an emergency!

06/01/2026

Happy Monday, Special Olympics family! Our law enforcement partners are staying BUSY this summer supporting Special Olympics. In addition to the Texas Roadhouse Tip-a-Cop fundraiser on July 23, LETR is hosting its annual softball tournament on July 18 in Bishop. Please see details and contact info below. The early bird registration deadline is June 15, so get your team registered early! Feel free to share with teams/organizations who may be interested.

Parents/coaches, we want to be sure we have athletes on-site for this event to show our appreciation to LETR and all of the tournament participants. Please contact Sheri if you/your athlete are able to come out!

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨

Mark your calendars for July 23 and come out to support the annual Tip A Cop fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse benefiting Special Olympics Texas! ❤️💙

For one special evening, local law enforcement officers will trade in their badges for aprons and help serve guests alongside the amazing Texas Roadhouse staff and our outstanding local athletes — all to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Texas.

Every tip, donation, and meal helps provide year-round sports training, competitions, and opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities across Texas.

And if that’s not enough excitement… our Corpus Christi location will once again host the annual Rib Eating Contest! 🍖🏆 Representatives from local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and media outlets will battle it out for the coveted trophy and ultimate bragging rights. You won’t want to miss the fun!

Bring your family, invite your friends, enjoy a great meal, and help us make a difference for these incredible athletes!

📅 July 23
📍 Texas Roadhouse – Corpus Christi and Victoria

We hope to see everyone there supporting this amazing cause!

05/28/2026

Attention South Texas BBQ Teams!!! High Steaks in the Basin is an exciting opportunity for your team to support Special Olympics while competing for $100K in prizes! Please check out the link for more info and to register!