News Release from Michelle Wright Distinguished Extension Agent Family and Community Health Austin County
Walk Across Texas – 8th Week Mileage Report
As Walk Across Texas wraps up, Austin County families have truly exceeded expectations! With the program’s eighth week now complete, we’re proud to showcase the incredible commitment and hard work of our participants.
In 2025, our families collectively walked an astounding 69,327 miles — a remarkable achievement!
- West End is in first place with 21,321 miles.
- O’Bryant Primary is in second place with 17,818.
- Brazos Elementary is in third with 16,248 miles.
- O’Bryant Intermediate is in fourth place with 12,039 miles.
The top five performing classes at West End Elementary were:
- Mrs. Wade (5th Grade) -3,419 miles
- Mrs. Schomburg (2nd Grade) – 2,647 miles
- Mrs. Krenek (1 st Grade) – 2,496 miles
- Mrs. Matthies (4 th Grade) – 2,255 miles
- Mrs. Saye (2 nd Grade) – 2,245 miles
The top five performing classes at O’Bryant Primary were:
- Mrs. Bilski (1 st Grade) – 1,352 miles
- Mrs. Walling (2 nd Grade) – 1,108 miles
- Mrs. Cook (2 nd Grade) – 929 miles
- Mrs. Buhler (Kinder) – 988 miles
- Mrs. Falke (1st Grade) – 987 miles
The top five performing classes at Brazos Elementary were:
- Mrs. M. Miller (5th Grade) – 4,112 miles
- Mrs. K. Miller (4th Grade) – 2,343 miles
- Mrs. Chupik (1st Grade) – 1,824 miles
- Mrs. Young (1 st Grade) – 1,538 miles
- Mrs. Todish (Kindergarten) – 1,060 miles
The top five performing classes at O’Bryant Intermediate were:
- Mrs. Durham (5th Grade) 3,059 miles
- Mrs. Fishbeck (5th Grade) – 1,849 miles
- Mrs. Greenville (5th Grade), 1,737 miles
- Mrs. Siptak (4th Grade) 1,539 miles
- Mrs. Paget (5 th Grade) – 1,273 miles
These incredible milestones reflect the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of students, families and staff alike. Congratulations to all the participants for their outstanding efforts in Walk Across Texas!
