November 2024

Astronomers Discover Youngest Transiting Planet Ever

On November 20, astronomers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The University of Texas at Austin announced the discovery of the youngest planet ever found using the transit method. With this method, a planet is detected when it passes between its host star and the observer.
An artistic interpretation of the TIDYE-1 system. Image by Hurt, K. Miller

Panther Basketball Teams Shine in Competitive Week of Games

The Fort Stockton Panthers basketball teams, from high school to middle school, showcased their competitive spirit in recent games, leaving fans optimistic for the season ahead. On November 19, the Fort Stockton High School Varsity Panthers faced a tough matchup on the road against Odessa High.
Prowlers 8th-grade White team won the consolation game in the Andrews tournament on Saturday. Courtesy photo

Why I still love “The Waltons”

GUEST COLUMNIST One of the great benefits of streaming TV is that I’m able to watch old network shows that I enjoyed while growing up in the 1970s. One of my favorite shows was “The Waltons.” When I was 11 years old, that prime-time show was a central part of my weekly ritual.
Why I still love “The Waltons”

Abbott issues orders targeting China

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders last week targeting the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party, The Dallas Morning News reported Abbott said the orders were intended to protect Texans of Chinese descent from “harassment and intimidation” by the Chinese...
Abbott issues orders targeting China