Kristen H. Shear

Full-time mom of 3, Comms/Marketing Director; community volunteer; @smumeadows & @emacUTD alum. Same handle on BlueSky! She/her.

[NASA @NASA]

The Artemis II astronauts, now suited up for launch, are headed to the launch pad.

The crew includes NASA astronauts @Astro_Reid, @AstroVicGlover, and @Astro_Christina, and @CSA_ASC astronaut @Astro_Jeremy.

[Girl Scouts @girlscouts]

3,2,1...launch day! 🚀🌕 Artemis II lifts off today, NASA’s first crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years, with Girl Scout alum @Astro_Christina as part of the crew. Blast off into learning with your Space Science badge: https://t.co/G3aiqkpqCv @NASA @NASAArtemis

[NASA @NASA]

Brisket and cobbler and quiche, oh my!

Curious what astronauts eat on a 10-day trip around the Moon? Read about how we design and prepare meal plans for Artemis II: https://t.co/eVNGSQpM04

[Kendall Baker @kendallbaker]

My cousin captured Artemis takeoff from his flight. So cool

📸: @radddd44

[NASA @NASA]

For the first time in over 50 years, humans are Moonbound.

At 6:35 p.m. EDT (2235 UTC) NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft lifted off from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four astronauts on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. https://t.co/0Q9ZB4IWVI

[NASA @NASA]

Liftoff.

The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon.

Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.

[Kristen H. Shear @writershear]

@4sec7 @sciencegirl Same!!

[Richardson ISD @RichardsonISD]

We’re proud to share that we've been named a 2026 CTE District of Distinction by @texascte, a recognition earned by less than 6% of districts in TX! It celebrates our innovation and impact through real-world learning in preparing students for success ➡️ https://t.co/3RIYXiX8E8

[Richardson ISD @RichardsonISD]

⏰ Don't forget! All elementary campuses have early release on Thursday, Sept. 25. Teachers and staff use the time to plan together, grow professionally, and collaborate, which helps us invest directly in your child’s education.

🗓️ District calendar: https://t.co/r7qUKZcU3k

[Marina Purkiss @MarinaPurkiss]

Bang on…

[Pete Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg]

In America, decisions about what is legal and illegal are made by courts of law. Not by the Vice President.

[Pete Delkus @wfaaweather]

Remember kiddies, The rain, sleet mix this morning is the appetizer. The main course arrives later this afternoon and evening! Around 5pm through 10pm and into the overnight!

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: Gavin Newsom just went after Donald Trump for politicizing the California wildfires. This is true leadership.

[Dallas ISD @dallasschools]

After careful consideration for anticipated road conditions and extreme temperatures, all Dallas ISD schools and offices will be closed 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻. 𝟵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻. 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

[Pete Delkus @wfaaweather]

I'm cancelling Dallas ISD!

[Kristen H. Shear @writershear]

@rina_sanghavi Me, too!

[Kristen H. Shear @writershear]

Mutual courtesy and respect is the foundation of culture. https://t.co/xrYNe9fdbs

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

Retweet if you proudly voted for Kamala Harris!

[Grant Certiorari @GrantCertiorari]

If you’re going out today to vote for Kamala Harris, or have already voted for her, drop a 💙, retweet, and comment which state you’re in.

This is it! Let’s make history!

[Kristen H. Shear @writershear]

@MarkHamill Me, too, @MarkHamill. Thank you for speaking out!