HOUSTON - The Inaugural UT Arlington Athletics Roadshow had a very successful second stop in Houston on Tuesday evening at the Grand Lux Café. The night was highlighted by a special presentation of a framed jersey for alumnus Raymond Matthews ('68 BS, Political Science), who earlier this year pledged a transformative gift, the largest unrestricted contribution ever in UTA Athletics history.
 
Matthews, fondly known as "Wings," holds a special place in UTA Athletics' history. Arriving on campus in 1964, he established himself as a talented football student-athlete, earning recognition as team MVP in both 1965 and 1966. Matthews' exceptional skills on the field also led to his selection to the preseason All-American Team in 1967. Following graduation, he returned to his hometown of Houston, where he pursued a distinguished career in law, working more than three decades as a successful corporate lawyer before retiring at the age of 59. 
 
In addition to that presentation, Director of Athletics Jon Fagg, as well as men's head basketball coach KT Turner, women's basketball head coach Shereka Wright, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development Ira Childress and additional members of the UTA staff were on hand to speak with and meet a lively group of Maverick supporters from the Houston area.

Following another successful night on the road, the show continues Wednesday evening with stop number three in San Antonio at the Lone Star Cafe from 6:30-8 p.m. CT.
 

All stops on the UTA Athletics Roadshow will include food, drinks and prize giveaways. Alumni and supporters can RSVP here: https://utamavs.us/UTARoadshow and anyone with questions can contact Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development, Ira Childress at 817-272-0683 or ira.childress@uta.edu.

REMAINING DATES: 
Wednesday, August 28 - San Antonio
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Lone Star Cafe
237 Losoya St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
 
Thursday, August 29 – Waco
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Hecho En Waco
300 S 6^th St
Waco, TX 76701
 
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