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  • The Tryout Diaries: Dani Darko

    By Roller Rookie Diaries August 11, 2023

    Dani Darko 🍒 “Blockstars” Roller Rookie & Cherry Bomb I spent far too long watching Texas Roller Derby from afar and debating whether it was something I could do. Last fall I finally decided to throw myself in there, and I attended both of the Tryout Workshops. I hadn’t skated since middle school, and I…

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  • Black Lives Matter

    By Anya Marx June 11, 2020

    As our community’s conversation grows louder, TXRD stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Sean Reed, Monika Diamond, Tony McDade, Nina Pop, and Michael Ramos are only a few Black lives who have been murdered recently due to systemic racism, and we know there are so many…

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  • Cherry Bombs vs Holy Rollers – 8/10

    By Domme Draper August 1, 2019

    It’s the dog days of summer–school’s out, temperatures are sky-high, and the city’s troublemakers roam the streets with a thirst for violence and no adult supervision! The pious pupils of Sacred Heart have waited all year to get out from under the thumb of nuns and teachers, and they’re trading their Bibles for brass knuckles…

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  • Hold onto Your Butts, Derby Season is Here!

    By TXRD Newsroom January 10, 2015

    The skaters have laced up their skates, dusted off their pads and are back at it! It’s time for the season to begin, and as always, TXRD is leading off with its ever famous All Scar Army pitted against last year’s champions, Las Putas Del Fuego.   Now, this bout is still a couple weeks…

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  • Cheers to a New Year!

    By TXRD Newsroom December 20, 2014

    Shhhh, don’t tell anyone, but roller girls like to party, and with the New Year holiday right around the corner, there will be some partying to be had! We at TXRD want all of our friends and fans to have a fantastic holiday, celebrate like nobody’s business, and do it all while being safe It’s…

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  • Makin’ a List & Checkin’ it Twice

    By TXRD Newsroom December 23, 2014

    The holiday season – it’s a season for giving, being thoughtful, and selflessness. It’s a season to remember others and include everyone in on the joy. It’s a time for friends and family.   Our friends at SafePlace know all about giving and selflessness. Last year, Safe Place provided emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and…

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