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Austin, TEXAS, September 26, 2006 - The Austin Toros are teaming up with the Lake Travis Education Foundation to sponsor the 4th Annual "Fore" the Kids Golf event on Wednesday, September 27 at The Hills Country Club's Flintrock Falls. Benefiting the programs of the Lake Travis Education Foundation and the students and teachers of Lake Travis ISD, the 4-player scramble will feature a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and an awards banquet later in the evening.

NBA veteran and Toros head coach Dennis Johnson will be on hand to participate in the tournament along with the Toros mascot, Da Bull, to make an appearance at the event.

Since 1985 the Lake Travis Education Foundation (LTEF) has provided more than $1.25 million in support to the students and teachers of the Lake Travis Independent School District. In 2005-2006, the LTEF Board of Directors approved a total of $232,377.98 in grant awards to the district's teachers, and excelling graduating seniors of Lake Travis High School were awarded $35,740 in scholarships to further their education.

The Toros tips off the regular season on Nov. 24 against the defending NBA Development League Champion Albuquerque Thunderbirds in New Mexico. The home opener tips off on Saturday, Nov. 25 against the Fort Worth Flyers beginning at 7 p.m. at the Austin Convention. For ticket information, call (512) 236-8333 or visit austintoros.com.