🌱 Rep. Strong Fights For Space Command HQ + UAH Drought Program

Welcome back, Huntsville! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is continuing his efforts to bring the U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville. For the second time, he has blocked legislation that would have enabled the agency to continue building out its current, temporary, location in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Alabama lawmakers are concerned that the agency's move to Huntsville becomes less likely if more funds are being spent on the Colorado Springs location. (AL.com)
2. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is now home to a new climate program called Alabama Drought Reach. This program aims to benefit local farmers and agriculture - Alabama's largest industry - by improving drought literacy. As part of the program, agents will collect wetness data at certain farm sites. This data will be used to determine the state's drought classification and will be shared with farmers within their respective counties. (Rocket City Now)
3. The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering is the country's only high school that incorporates engineering and cyber technology into all academic programs. The magnet high school is public and tuition-free and will serve over 300 students in the upcoming school year. School President Matt Massey explained that each senior takes part in an internship with companies like Raytheon or Alabama Supercomputer Authority, which helps prepare students for careers in these industries. (The Redstone Rocket)

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Today in Huntsville:

Thursday, July 13

• Happy Hour At Lone Goose Saloon (4:00 PM)
• Mike Starling Live At Stovehouse (6:00 PM)
• Miracle League Of North Alabama At South Huntsville Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you checked out the recently opened Legacy Park? The park features an exercise area, spaces for recreation and entertainment, and art by a local artist. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Downtown Huntsville, Inc. is shining a spotlight on Zoom Indoor Cycling. This local business offers high-energy group classes led by dedicated staff members. (Downtown Huntsville, Inc. via Facebook)
• The Art Tour of Homes will be taking place in nearby Madison on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tickets for this event will go on sale tomorrow, Jul. 14. (Art Huntsville via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday. See you all soon for another update!

— Joyce Nash

About me: Joyce is a freelance writer and poet whose work has appeared in the Hello Gloria newsletter and Nine Cloud Journal. Her background ranges from journalism to fitness instruction and spans the east coast to the West. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two cats.