ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sgt. Fernando de la Rosa Memorial Library in Alamo has been chosen to host the YouthAstroNet program, developed by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

This selection makes Alamo the only city in the Rio Grande Valley and one of only a few locations nationwide to participate in this initiative.

"Bringing a Harvard-Smithsonian program to our library is a game-changer for our kids," said Mayor J.R. Garza. "It puts Alamo on the map for science education and shows that no matter the size of your city, big opportunities can happen here."

The program allows students ages 7 to 15 to engage in hands-on astronomy by capturing digital images of deep-space objects using robotic telescopes.

"We’re honored to be part of something this meaningful," said

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