Texas Pike

10/05/2026

Chapter Eternal: Chan Tysor '81

Robert "Chan" Tysor, Jr. passed away September 16 in Houston. At the time of his death Chan was a practicing environmental attorney.

He is survived by his wife Mary, their four adult children and four grandchildren, as well as three sisters and one brother.

Services were held October 2 at Bellaire United Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Galveston Bay Foundation or Houston Public Media.

We send our deepest condolences to Chan's family.

View Robert Chan Tysor Jr's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

10/04/2026

Congratulations to new Pike Rowels Bennett Bowman & Colin Luby on selection 🤘🏼. Texas Pike has had a Silver Spurs presence since the service org's founding in the 1930s. 🐂

09/11/2026

Pleased to announce the 2026 Beta Mu Legends Awards recipients. Join with the Beta Mu family October 16 in Austin for awards and alumni reception and dinner. Congrats to Randy Stout '70, Matt Dunn '09, the late Andy Thompson '62, Bert Dement '66 and Wayne Lott '70 for many contributions to our enduring brotherhood! 🤘🏼 Be sure to RSVP via [email protected]

08/05/2026

Enjoyable DFW alumni reception tonight. Big thanks to a generous Underwriting Committee of 22 brothers and many other attendees who are members of BM's Alumni Association. Broad spectrum of eras represented from the early 1970s to 2026 grads present. 🤘🏼

Special thanks to current chapter treasurer Bryan Jung '24 for providing an update on chapter activities and summer rush. A great year ahead for the chapter with a great leadership team.

The group is looking to kick off a monthly or quarterly Dallas breakfast meeting, and Fort Worth brothers planning to host a December gathering to include students home for holidays.

The newly visioned "Beta Mu Business Mentoring" concept was previewed, stay tuned for more details on this new alumni-led mentoring program pilot for Beta Mu seniors this school year, with plans to expand it to all Pike undergrads in ensuing years.

Save the date October 16 in Austin for fall alumni awards dinner, Friday night before Texas/Florida game! 🐂 🐊

08/03/2026

Bryan Jung ’24 Selected as Recipient of the Brant Bousquet ’84 Texas-Exes Memorial Scholarship

Brant Bousquet ’84 was an enthusiastic Pike brother whose faith-filled life’s work in the nonprofit sector impacted thousands of lives and inspired many Pike brothers. After Brant passed away unexpectedly in 2022 at age 56, several of his Pike brothers partnered with his widow, Virginia Bousquet, and numerous Pike donors to endow a Texas-Exes Memorial Scholarship in his honor.

The Brant Bousquet Memorial Scholarship supports an outstanding Beta Mu Pike academic and student leader each year.

“The fact that Brant’s Pike brothers have come together to honor his life in such a significant way demonstrates the strength of the relationships and respect built in college and beyond. "says Virginia Bousquet.

The 2026–27 scholarship was recently awarded to Bryan Jung ’24, a senior Economics major from Fort Worth.

In accepting the $4,400 award, Bryan said: “I am committed to honoring Mr. Bousquet's legacy by continuing to serve others and upholding the high standards of excellence, leadership and dedication this award represents, both in the classroom and in the community.”

Bryan is an academic standout and leader at the Pike House, having served as rush captain, secretary and sergeant-at-arms before taking on the role of treasurer in his upcoming senior year. His fraternity leadership centers on peer advocacy. He's the chapter's first PIKE HQ Garnet Dot health and safety trainer, and he directed health and wellness initiatives for the broader UT Interfraternity Council as IFC Director of Health and Wellness in 2025-26.

Beyond the Pike House, Bryan is a member of the Silver Spurs, the organization that cares for UT’s legendary mascot Bevo XV. He also mentors underprivileged youth through the Neighborhood Longhorns Program and volunteers at university events.

This summer, Bryan is back home in DFW working as a Division Finance Intern at American Airlines, where he builds contract escalation models and delivers financial analysis for senior leadership. After graduation in May 2027, Bryan hopes to pursue a career in commercial real estate or corporate finance.

Previous Pike recipients of the Bousquet Scholarship include Inaki Guerrero ‘22 and Caden Dragoo ‘21. To contribute additional funds to the Bousquet Scholarship endowment, please go to https://www.texasexes.org/BrantBousquetFund or contact John Ward at [email protected] or 214.675.5160.

Congratulations Bryan!

07/19/2026

Thanks to these leaders for representing Beta Mu at the fraternity's international convention in Las Vegas this week.

These multi-day, bi-annual conventions are the fraternity's official business meeting, award presentations and election of officers. Legislation is debated and passed and other formal business conducted to guide the organization for the next two years.

Beta Mu chapter was recognized with the top scholarship award for its 15th successive year, the 100 man chapter award, recognition for 100% support undergrad of the PIKE Foundation and top recruiting award for large university chapters. 🏆

The state of the international fraternity is very strong. PIKE today has the largest number of undergraduates, 17,000, of any other college fraternity. Thanks to outgoing international president Larry Eby '88 (Southeast Missouri, Epsilon Iota) for leading this incredible growth during his term. And congratulations to incoming international president Matthew Greco '03 (Chapman, Theta Psi).

Thanks as well to our Russ Keene '80 for serving as our alumni delegate at convention.

07/17/2026

Congratulations to Robert Howden '80 who has been named Texas' 116th Secretary of State by Governor Greg Abbott.

The Secretary of State's duties include serving as the state's international liaison and chief of protocol, and as chief elections officer. The office is the official repository of all state and corporate commercial records.

Robert has served in economic development and legislative affairs roles for several Texas governors, including his current role as senior advisor to Governor Abbott. He has also managed his own independent public affairs firm advocating for corporate clients in the state Capitol.

Congratulations to Robert on this appointment as Secretary of State and his distinguished public affairs career. 🤘🏼

07/15/2026

Save the date October 16 for our fall alumni gathering and Beta Mu Legends Awards presentation. 🤘🏼

Join fellow alumni, family and the chapter members for a special evening of cocktails (6pm) and dinner (7pm) at the Pike House on Friday evening before the Texas - Florida game. 🐂🐊

$50 alumni dues per alum and includes one spouse/guest. Additional guests are $25.

Younger alumni under age 26 are $25.

Underwriting support is welcomed to make for a memorable evening - and stay tuned for Alumni Association announcement on this year's Legends Awards winners.

RSVP to [email protected] and pay via Venmo @ TexasPikes

07/09/2026

Following the fantastic Houston alumni golf tournament in May, it's now time to gather alums in Dallas- Fort Worth to celebrate summer. 🤘🏼

Join fellow alumni on August 4 in Dallas for end of the day refreshments and snacks and brotherhood. We will receive an update from chapter officers and rush chair as well.

RSVP to [email protected] and pay via Venmo @ TexasPikes

Big thanks to a growing host committee for helping underwrite the event: Jeremy Camp '03; Cinco Cocke '80; Bob Dedman '78; Josh Devin '07; Matt Dunn '09; Chuck Edwards '78; Marcus Fettinger '03; Matt Hoover '12; Jeff Hinson '74; Kip Hyde '82; Rick Jackson '83; Russ Keene '80; Gianni LaBarba '96; Jay Lucas '76; Greg McCoy '78; Matt Mitchell '84; Conner Mowles '07; Chase Perry '90; Max Sellers '09; JD Swancoat '12; Matthew Stusick '19 and Steve Tiemann '77. Additional underwriting is welcomed!

(* Also save the date of Friday evening, October 16 for our fall alumni event and Legends Awards in Austin at the Pike house. This is the Friday night before the Texas Florida football game.*)


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