Success Stories

In the fight against obesity, what works and why? See what initiatives are working and use the latest case studies and examples to find success. Have a success story to share? Let us know and we may feature it on Reshaping Texas.

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Within months of each other, in 2010 several programs were launched to bring salad bars to schools.... Read More >

San Antonio’s civic leaders and medical community are looking for the best ways to change this deeply ingrained “culture of obesity” — to get city residents to eat better and exercise more. Read More >

Obesity may have a harsh impact on Texas companies hiring for physically challenging jobs — those in construction, homebuilding, oil exploration and more. Read More >

Information on the Texas Parent Teacher Association's Healthy Lifestyles Fit Kids collaborative, an effort to foster partnerships in support of healthy lifestyles for children. Read More >

A School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group of parents, school district employees and community stakeholders dedicated to improving the health and well-being of school children.... Read More >

How the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is bringing more nutritional information and healthier options to diners. Read More >

An initiative by Texas-based H-E-B rewards school campuses that encourage Texas children, parents and school staff members to make healthy choices. Read More >

Some Texas law enforcement agencies are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit cadets physically fit enough to become peace officers.... Read More >

The Medical City Children’s Hospital’s Kids Teaching Kids program makes preparing healthy snacks a snap for Dallas/Fort Worth schoolchildren. Read More >