Houston Chronicle—July 17th, 2009: Houston Chronicle - Former basketball legends like Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone and Clyde Drexler and current NBA players made Fonde Community Center their summer home for years, playing in highly competitive leagues. Read More »
KTRK-TV—July 9th, 2009: At the Fonde Community Center near downtown Houston on Thursday, 52 teams of kids were competing for a spot in the upcoming Harris County Street Olympics. Read More »
Houston Chronicle—June 4th, 2009: Lighting the flame: The 23rd Harris County Street Olympics kick off Friday with the lighting of the Olympic flame. More than 80 boys and girls who will show off some of the Summer Games' sports and activities at Mickey Leland Memorial Park, 3701 Cavalcade St. Action gets under way at 10 a.m., with the opening ceremonies starting at 10:35 a.m. Read More »
"I loved hanging out with my peers. It made the summers go by fast."
—Thomas, 17, a Street Olympian since age 6
"It’s all about getting the kids involved in recreational activities and teaching them skills in a fun, safe environment ... The Summer Games are designed for any boy or girl. They don’t have to be athletes."
—Brian Rego, Summer Games program director