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Ponder coach receives heartwarming welcome home after freak track meet accident
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Robbie Owens , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the coach's accident and recovery can be found through CBS Texas, including an interview with his wife discussing the challenging days that followed the incident. A coach from Ponder is recovering after a serious accident at a track meet.
A coach from Ponder is recovering after a serious accident at a track meet. The incident occurred two months ago in Tyler. Details of the accident are limited, but it is known that the coach suffered a brain injury.
His wife has been by his side throughout the recovery process. She has seen him make rapid progress, defying expectations. Further information about the coach's accident and recovery can be found through CBS Texas, including an interview with his wife discussing the challenging days that followed the incident.
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Category: safety Published: July 2, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A coach from Ponder is recovering after a serious accident at a track meet. The incident occurred two months ago in Tyler. Details of the accident are limited, but it is known that the coach suffered…
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