Tag: Potter

Frich man dies in Potter County motorcycle crash

A motorcyclist died in a crash early Sunday in Potter County, authorities announced Tuesday. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Kenneth Morris, 64, of Fritch, was driving a 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster north on US 87, about 9.5 miles north of Amarillo at 6:35 a.m. Sunday, May 5, when it was raining. […]

Citizen scientists find remarkable exoplanet, name it after Harry Potter character

Citizen scientists searching through data collected by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) have discovered a record-breaking world, and gave it a memorable nickname to match: Percival, after the father of Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books. In more official terms, however, the extrasolar planet, or “exoplanet,” is designated TOI […]

Harry Potter stars would not be forgiven if they apologise to me

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has criticised celebrities who “used their platforms to cheer on” the transitioning of children, suggesting she would not forgive the film franchise’s stars even if they apologised. Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have both previously spoken out in support of transgender people following comments made by the author, 58. Her […]

U-46 planetarium holding three solar eclipse discussions; Boys & Girls Club of Elgin receives $25,000 community grant; Harry Potter trivia night being held at Dundee Library

U-46 planetarium holding three solar eclipse discussions School District U-46 educators will be holding programs on the upcoming solar eclipse and how to view it safely on Thursday, March 7; Tuesday, March 12; and Thursday, March 21, at the U-46 planetarium, 312 Watch St., Elgin. Sessions are scheduled for 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 […]