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The “Ice Giant,” as the planet Uranus is referred to, was observed by the Hubble Space Telescope at the same time that the New Horizons spacecraft observed the planet. This dual observation allowed scientists and researchers to interpret the data sent back by New Horizons.

Week of September 13-19 Storm Front: The Dresden Files Jim Butcher Book one of 17, the first novel in the New York Times best-selling series The Dresden Files, by Jim Butcher, takes the reader on a journey through magical Chicago through the eyes of professional wizard Harry Dresden.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope continues to find exciting things throughout the universe. Using the telescope, a team of scientists led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) identified a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus, bringing the planet’s known satellites to 29.

Imagine a child walking into Fidel’s Grocery decades ago with a few coins for a cold drink or piece of candy. Today, another child can walk through those same doors and share a small piece of that experience. Neither would necessarily call it history. It was simply life.

The City of Fort Stockton is asking the public to temporarily participate in non-essential water conservation efforts while the City addresses mechanical issues with one of our water wells. At this time, the city is not experiencing problems with water pressure or water system residuals.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Our azaleas are being invaded by a disease again this year. It happens each year and causes a rapid loss of leaves.

Volume I: Chapter I, “Prehistoric Man in Pecos County” Continued The nets and snares made of plant fibers found in dry shelters were used in trapping the entire gamut of small animals. When near the larger streams, Archaic man fished and used mussels extensively.

Friday, August 21, at 12 noon Open to all Senior Center members and guests. The Pecos County Senior Citizens Center will host a Farmer’s Market Potluck luncheon this Friday, August 21, at 12:00 noon at the Senior Center, located at 1010 W.

AUSTIN – While kids and families are gathering school supplies, Texas drivers should be gearing up for the return of school-related traffic. That means paying extra attention in school zones and always driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Some months ago, one of our Japanese yews died. I had it cut out of the group.