Texans of all ages and fitness levels have walked their way to better health with Walk Across Texas for nearly 30 years.
Walk Across Texas, offered statewide through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, continues to show measurable impact: improving physical activity, lowering chronic disease risk and reducing health care costs across Texas communities. It has been recognized as a Best Practice Physical Activity program by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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