Andrew Carnegie believed in the value of self-education and made offer to build a library for any city in the U.S. that would agree to provide a budget equal to one tenth of the construction grant annually to maintain the library. In 1902, a representative for the Mutual Improvement Club leaders contacted Carnegie. The city … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Carnegie Public Library Bryan
Sky Watch Friday: The Queen
Built in the mid-1920's the Queen is often photographed landmark of downtown Bryan, Texas. In 1926, Abraham Schulman and his son purchased the Queen and the Dixie Theaters in downtown Bryan. In 1928 they converted the old Bryan City Hall into the Palace. The Queen was rebuilt in 1939 and became the first air … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: The Queen
Sky Watch Friday: Chalk Mountain
I have always thought the view near Chalk Mountain, Texas is amazing. Chalk Mountain is located about 10 miles west of Glen Rose. The best view is coming down the mountain. Since I have not figured out to get that shot without standing the the middle of a 2 lane road, trying to walk along … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Chalk Mountain
Christmas Aggie Style
A friend posted this on FB, enjoy. I found this version as a related link to the first one. The light show isn't as good but it is the complete Aggie War Hymn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9k-P6sriXc&feature=related
Vote for the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department
The Hamilton (TX) Volunteer is competing for a $1,000 grant from KSA Engineers: During a season marked by giving, KSA wants to extend a helping hand to our volunteer fire departments that have been put to the test this year. During the holidays, we will be donating $1,000 to 5 departments across the great state … Continue reading Vote for the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department
Central Texas Wildfires: How You Can Help
Recent wild fires in Central Texas have destroyed over 40,000 acres and lefts hundreds homes. Many parts of Texas have not had significant rainfall in over a year. The drought conditions and extreme heat contributed to the spread of wild fires in Texas this year. How You Can Help American Red Cross of Central Texas … Continue reading Central Texas Wildfires: How You Can Help
Morgan’s Wonderland
Morgan's Wonderland is a family fun park/theme park designed for those with special needs. Gordon Hartman became inspired by an incident that occurred when his daughter Morgan tried to interact with other children in a hotel swimming pool. Morgan's disability made interacting with other children in a traditional setting difficult. Hartman's goal was to create … Continue reading Morgan’s Wonderland
The Dee Zone 