HCP #011 - JR Huerta: Growing Dallas Youth Sports and Revitalizing Oak Cliff Parks

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In this episode, we sit down with JR Huerta, founder of Dallas Youth Sports and District 1 representative on the Dallas Parks and Recreation Board. JR shares the journey of turning a small volunteer-run baseball program into a thriving multi-sport organization serving thousands of kids. We also dive into his work organizing Oak Cliff’s annual Mardi Gras parade, his commitment to family-led leadership, and the lasting impact of Dallas Youth Sports on generations of kids and their families.Full shownotes available on ⁠Patreon ⁠(Free to access)Subscribe and leave a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Twitter,⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠Have a guest or topic suggestion? Visit us at ⁠www.hiddencitypodcast.com⁠

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