Sky Watch Friday: Welcome Aggieland

Texas A&M opened  October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas.   it became the first public institution of higher education in Texas.  The named changed in 1963 when A&M became a university. A&M was founded under the Morrill Act (land grant college). Under the Morrill Act A&M's purpose was to "leading … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Welcome Aggieland

Sky Watch Friday: Carnegie Public Library Bryan

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: 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