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Healthy life

This month, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, is among those pledging to encourage Texans — and all Americans — to have a healthier lifestyle.

Earlier this month, he introduced a resolution to designate May the "Health and Fitness Month."

"Healthy living is attainable for all Americans," Veasey said.

This month, Veasey is hosting free events to promote family-friendly health and fitness in Dallas, Fort Worth and Washington, D.C.

In Fort Worth, there will be a TX-33 Community Field Day from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Tarrant County Community College, South Campus track, 5301 Campus Drive. If it rains, the alternate location is the gymnasium.