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Accessibility in Astronomy Education

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The Giant Magellan Telescope, for which The University of Texas in Austin is a founding partner, today announced the launch of Universo Expansivo, a new education program designed to increase accessibility in astronomy education, particularly for students with vision loss, through tactile astronomy kits and accompanying lesson plans.
Universo Expansivo includes a comprehensive set of multisensory materials and activities to supplement K-12 physical science learning in both informal and formal educational settings. Photo by Damien Jemison

Texas A&M working with Homeland Security

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The disruption of the food supply chain during the first few years of COVID made Americans aware of how critical the ability to move agricultural products reliably, safely, and efficiently is, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts. A Texas A&M AgriLifeled team is doing its part to protect the U.S.

Upcoming Shows for Nelson Street

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The Fort Stockton Community Theatre has some exciting theatrics on the horizon for the last few months of the year, and everyone is invited. Thanks to a grant from The Rea Charitable Trust, “Las Nuevas Tamaleras,” a bilingual comedy written by Alicia Mena, will take the stage on Saturday, Nov.

New One-Way

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Fort Stockton’s downtown district became a source of some confusion and frustration earlier this week when a new traffic ordinance went into effect, changing Main Street into a one-way road. Ordinance No.
This week, Main Street’s change into a one-way went into effect. Photo by Tristian Barragan

Recording the History of Local Voices

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For many of us, so much of a family’s history is traded between generations from across a kitchen table or in the warmth of a living room. In the form of stories from ancestor’s lives, a family’s history is maintained and connected to the context of their lives.
Tai Kreidler, right, interviews Paul Pasque, during the oral recording session for the Texas Tech Southwest Collections archive. Photo by Joh Covington

522 Flags for 522 Women

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“Early detection saved my life,” said Misty Frank. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight Women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Amber Reeves, Misty Frank, and Caitlyn Bennett have been training in preparation for the upcoming Susan G. Komen 3-Day 60 Mile Walk in San Diego California.
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