Special Olympics Texas - Permian Basin/Big Bend Area

09/08/2026

There will be a dj, vendors, samples, the Forge cold plunge trailer and fun to be had! Sign up today!!

09/05/2026

High Steaks in the Basin is officially recognized as a statewide competition!

We’re honored to welcome Texas State Representative Brooks Landgraf to High Steaks in the Basin and Fall Classic, where he will present a resolution officially recognizing High Steaks in the Basin as a statewide competition benefiting Special Olympics Texas.

We’re grateful to Chairman Landgraf for recognizing the incredible athletes, volunteers, event staff, and community members who make this event possible. We can’t wait to celebrate with him in October! 🔥

09/04/2026

❤️🖤 Has your campus joined Unified Champion Schools?
Want to build a positive school culture, reduce bullying, develop youth leaders, and create more opportunities for students?
Let’s get Unified! 🙌
📲 Scan the QR code or contact your Area UCS Specialist to learn more!

Mellisa Pierce
UCS Specialist Area 18
📨[email protected]
📱432-999-2859

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

🎉 Exciting News for Area 18! 🎉

We are excited to announce the Area 18 campuses that have joined Unified Champion Schools for the 2026–2027 school year! 🏆❤️🖤

From head start programs, elementary and intermediate campuses to middle schools,and high schools,these schools are creating more opportunities for students to participate, lead, compete, and build meaningful connections through Unified Sports and Unified Champion Schools.

👏 Please join us in congratulating and welcoming these amazing campuses to the Unified Champion Schools family! We can't wait to see what this school year has in store for Area 18, the Permian Basin, and the Big Bend!

📢 Is your campus interested in joining Unified Champion Schools? If so, I would love to talk with you!
📍 Area 18 | Permian Basin & Big Bend
📧 [email protected]
📱432-999-2859
🌐 http://www.sotx.org/ucs

08/27/2026

The secret’s out! 🥩

We’re excited to announce Sewell Buick GMC as the Presenting Sponsor of High Steaks Cook-Off!

We’re incredibly grateful for Sewell’s support as we gear up for an unforgettable weekend in October, all while supporting opportunities for Special Olympics Texas athletes.

Thank you, Sewell, for helping make High Steaks possible! https://www.sotx.org/HIGHSTEAKS

08/27/2026

I spy a few of our SOM athletes!

08/22/2026

A Rodeo Day to Remember 🤠🐴
What an incredible day at the Special Needs Rodeo at the Midland County Fair! Our athletes had the opportunity to experience the excitement of the rodeo firsthand, including barrel racing, bull riding, roping, and boot kicking! 🤠
The fun continued with a special show featuring bull riding and an amazing trick rider that had everyone cheering!
We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this a memorable experience for our athletes. ❤️ Thank you for giving them the chance to get out there, try something new, and enjoy all the excitement of the rodeo!
What a day! What an experience! What a great group of athletes! 🐴⭐

08/21/2026