Colonia Self-Help Program (open access)

Colonia Self-Help Program

Information sheet describing the Colonia self-help grant program for use in providing water and wastewater services in economically distressed areas near the border with Mexico.
Date: April 2011
Creator: Texas Water Development Board
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
StarDate, Volume 40, Number 2, March/April 2012 (open access)

StarDate, Volume 40, Number 2, March/April 2012

This is a bimonthly publication of the McDonald Observatory discussing research, news, and other topics of interest related to astronomy and science. The publication offers key featured articles, miscellaneous astronomy information, a a current star chart, a calendar of astronomical events, and a Q&A titled Dear Merlin.
Date: April 2012
Creator: McDonald Observatory
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Latch Device For The Doors of Steam-Shovels, Dredges, And The Like. (open access)

Latch Device For The Doors of Steam-Shovels, Dredges, And The Like.

Patent for an improved latch mechanism that is easier to construct, operate, and easier to replace on "steam shovels, dredge dippers, or the like, and...to the class of tripping latches" (lines 11-13). Instruction and illustrations included.
Date: April 11, 1916
Creator: Watson, Joseph L.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History