Meet Tex, the ten-gallon hat-wearing armadillo, who's as Texan as barbecue brisket and bluebonnets. Tex lived in the vast, sprawling state of Texas, a place as diverse as a patchwork quilt. From the sandy beaches of Galveston to the towering peaks of Big Bend, from the bustling streets of Dallas to the rolling plains of the Panhandle, Tex loved every inch of his home state. Now, Texas might be known for cowboys, cattle, and country music, but there's one thing you might not know. The kids in Texas are crazy about hockey! Yes, you heard right, hockey! You might think it's all football and rodeos down in the Lone Star State, but these Texas tykes are as passionate about slapshots and hat tricks as they are about touchdowns and rodeo tricks. Imagine a bunch of pint-sized cowboys and cowgirls, swapping their lassos for hockey sticks, and their cowboy boots for ice skates. Their Stetsons are traded in for helmets as they zip and zoom on ice rinks instead of galloping on prairies. Tex never missed a game. He'd sit on the sidelines, chomping on jalapeno-flavored popcorn, hooting and hollering as the teams battled it out on the ice. There was nothing funnier than seeing a kid chase the puck on a breakaway, only to slip and land on his padded bottom. Or watching a goalie do a comical jig as he tried to block a shot. Yes, friends, in the heart-stirring state of Texas, where everything's bigger, the laughter, the spirit, and the love for hockey among its young 'uns is no different. And trust Tex, the ten-gallon hat-wearing armadillo, there's no better place to be!

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best hockey programs in Sugar Land, TX

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DEBUT Creative Center & Theater-Studio is a dual-language (English–Russian) program where kids explore creativity, confidence, and self-expression. From theater and dance to fencing and stage performance, children can try new activities and discover their unique talents. Small class sizes let instructors give each child personalized attention, helping them feel comfortable, supported, and confident as they learn. Kids build artistic skills while also developing social confidence, teamwork, and poise on stage and in everyday life. Our programs celebrate each child’s individuality, combining fun, hands-on experiences with a focus on personal growth—all while keeping Russian language and culture an important part of the curriculum.

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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The Mammoths' tennis program is proud to call their recently renovated 14-court facility home. With two seven-court sections, the space also features a custom pavilion offering 1300 square feet of shade to players and spectators alike. Not to mention, the facility has wireless score keeping technology and has previously hosted a number of NCAA Regional Tournaments. The Mammoths’ tennis program now has a new home. This 14-court facility has been recently renovated and includes two seven-court sections, a custom pavilion providing 1300 square feet of shade and wireless score keeping technology. It is an impressive space, which has hosted several NCAA Regional Tournaments in the past. The Mammoths have a wonderful new facility for their tennis program. This 14-court space has been recently renovated, and it includes two seven-court sections, as well as a custom pavilion with 1300 square feet of shade for players and fans. Wireless score keeping technology is also available, and the facility has been used for a number of NCAA Regional Tournaments.

Deer Park, TX 77536