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Defend The Dream x Book Days

FORMER LONGHORN GIVES BACK Derrick Johnson (DJ), a former Texas Longhorn and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, has returned to Austin to give back to his …

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Former Longhorn Gives Back

FORMER LONGHORN GIVES BACK Derrick Johnson (DJ), a former Texas Longhorn and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, has returned to Austin to give back to his …

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Partnership With Austin Ed Fund to School Libraries

DEFEND THE DREAM FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH AUSTIN ED FUND TO RENOVATE AISD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARIES Through a new partnership with Austin Ed Fund, Austin ISD’s …

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Initiative to Help Local School Libraries

“Texas ex Derrick Johnson’s community activism a product of mother’s great example” – Cedric Goldman (Austin American-Statesman) Texas football legend’s foundation is heading an initiative …

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Partnership With Horns With Heart

UT Student Athletes and Horns With Heart Organization Help Defend the Dream Foundation Give Back to Central Texas community Defend the Dream announced its official …

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