Young authors celebrated their work Saturday at the Kansas Literacy Festival held at the Maya Angelou Library in northeast Wichita. Organized by Storytime Village for its LEAP Program, the event featured book readings, music, and dancing to showcase local talent.
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On Saturday, cooler weather gave residents a welcome break from the heat as many enjoyed outdoor activities, with two disk golfers (from Pratt) playing at L.W. Clapp Park (in southeast Wichita) while training for a tournament at the end of August.
Taje McCoy, a Georgia Tech linebacker who grew up here, partnered with Upper Room Apostolic Church on Saturday to distribute 50 free backpacks and shirts for kids getting ready for school — the event also featured horseback riding and inflatable slides provided by his brother.
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