FIRST in Texas

@FIRSTinTexas

FIRST in Texas Foundation is a STEM education and workforce readiness nonprofit which funds, trains, and supports over 30,000 K-12 students across Texas.

San Antonio, TX

Joined November 2013

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Jul 24

Calling all mentors and coaches! 📣 We're working to bring you more opportunities to grow your skills and expand your impact. Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) has professional development opportunities designed just for you! 🤖 Learn more: tees.tamu.edu/events/index.h…

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. Calling all mentors and coaches! 📣 We're working to bring you more opportunities to grow your skills and expand your impact. Texas A&amp;M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) has professional development opportunities designed just for you! 🤖

Learn more: tees.tamu.edu/events/index.h…

FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Jul 24

The Gene Haas Foundation is offering funding for FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition teams! 💪 📝 Apply by September 1, 2025: 🔗 ghaasfoundation.org #genehaasfoundation #FIRSTinTexas #STEMgrants #FTC #FRC

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. The Gene Haas Foundation is offering funding for FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition teams! 💪

📝 Apply by September 1, 2025:
🔗 ghaasfoundation.org

#genehaasfoundation #FIRSTinTexas #STEMgrants #FTC #FRC

FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Jul 12

This event features a relaxed environment with a modified version of the REEFSCAPE game, conference sessions presented by members of the FRC community, and a Round Robin playoff format to give teams the most possible matches. 🤖🙌🎉 📌 Register now: forms.gle/KBn6jQwdho4JJt…

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. This event features a relaxed environment with a modified version of the REEFSCAPE game, conference sessions presented by members of the FRC community, and a Round Robin playoff format to give teams the most possible matches. 🤖🙌🎉

📌 Register now: forms.gle/KBn6jQwdho4JJt…

FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Jul 11

Thank you for not only serving as a dedicated Key Volunteer, wearing many hats over the years, but also for mentoring students and being part of their unforgettable "aha moments." Read David's full story on our website! 🤖❤️💙 #FIRSTinTexas #FIRSTRoboticsCompetition #Volunteer

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. Thank you for not only serving as a dedicated Key Volunteer, wearing many hats over the years, but also for mentoring students and being part of their unforgettable "aha moments." Read David's full story on our website! 🤖❤️💙

#FIRSTinTexas #FIRSTRoboticsCompetition #Volunteer

FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Jul 8

Our hearts are heavy for Kerrville and the surrounding communities in the Texas Hill Country as they face the devastating impact of recent flooding. In this time of loss and uncertainty, we stand with you in compassion, in strength, and in unwavering support.

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. Our hearts are heavy for Kerrville and the surrounding communities in the Texas Hill Country as they face the devastating impact of recent flooding. In this time of loss and uncertainty, we stand with you in compassion, in strength, and in unwavering support.

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Jul 3

Future engineers in the making! 🚀 Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. hosted an unforgettable Bring Your Kid to Work Day featuring hands-on fun with FIRST LEGO League. #STEMEducation #FIRSTinTexas #KiewitEngineering

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. Future engineers in the making! 🚀 Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. hosted an unforgettable Bring Your Kid to Work Day featuring hands-on fun with FIRST LEGO League.

#STEMEducation #FIRSTinTexas #KiewitEngineering

FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Jul 3

We're proud to promote the 11th Annual FLYSET FIRST Workshop hosted by @technicbots! 🚀 Our Executive Chairman, Eric van Gemeren, will kick things off with opening remarks! 🎤 #FIRSTinTexas #STEMeducation#Technicbots

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. We're proud to promote the 11th Annual FLYSET FIRST Workshop hosted by @technicbots! 🚀 Our Executive Chairman, Eric van Gemeren, will kick things off with opening remarks! 🎤

#FIRSTinTexas #STEMeducation#Technicbots

FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Jun 30

Teamwork makes the dream work 💫 Hear what the Elektrabots have learned—and tell us what your team has taught you! 😆 #FIRSTinTexas #Robotics #STEM

FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Jun 27

FIRST Access is all about creating a space where every student of all abilities can experience the joy of hands-on STEM learning and the excitement of robotics. In short, a lot of fun was had at 2025 FIRST Access State Event. 💙 #FIRSTinTexas @MorgansWndrlnd

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. FIRST Access is all about creating a space where every student of all abilities can experience the joy of hands-on STEM learning and the excitement of robotics. In short, a lot of fun was had at 2025 FIRST Access State Event. 💙

#FIRSTinTexas @MorgansWndrlnd

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · May 30

FIRST in Texas was proud to attend the SAMA Trade Show — an exciting opportunity to help bridge real-world industries with the future talent being developed through STEM education and robotics. 🤖🔧 #FIRSTinTexas #STEMEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #SAMA

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. FIRST in Texas was proud to attend the SAMA Trade Show — an exciting opportunity to help bridge real-world industries with the future talent being developed through STEM education and robotics. 🤖🔧
#FIRSTinTexas #STEMEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #SAMA

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · May 29

It’s never too late to celebrate our incredible Texas teams at World Champs, so here’s a recap! 🙌 Check out this article to read about how they made us proud on the global stage: firstintexas.org/texas-teams-20… 🌍🤖 #FIRSTChamp #FIRSTinTexas #TTU

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. It’s never too late to celebrate our incredible Texas teams at World Champs, so here’s a recap! 🙌 Check out this article to read about how they made us proud on the global stage: firstintexas.org/texas-teams-20… 🌍🤖
#FIRSTChamp #FIRSTinTexas #TTU

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · May 27

What Went Down at UIL FTC 2025! 🏆🤖 #FIRSTinTexas #UIL #FIRSTTechChallenge #CorpusChristi

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · May 10

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re especially grateful for the dedicated teachers who inspire curiosity, champion STEM, and empower the next generation of innovators every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #FIRSTinTexas #STEMeducation

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re especially grateful for the dedicated teachers who inspire curiosity, champion STEM, and empower the next generation of innovators every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💙🍎
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #FIRSTinTexas #STEMeducation

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · May 7

Our FIRST LEGO League teams had a fantastic time at Buc Days! From creative pirate-themed costumes to exciting games, this off-season event was filled with energy and FUN on the high seas of STEM! ⚓🤖🏴‍☠️ #BucDays #FLL #STEM #FIRSTinTexas

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. Our FIRST LEGO League teams had a fantastic time at Buc Days! From creative pirate-themed costumes to exciting games, this off-season event was filled with energy and FUN on the high seas of STEM! ⚓🤖🏴‍☠️
#BucDays #FLL #STEM #FIRSTinTexas

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · May 6

FIRST Tech Challenge sailed back into port for another off-season event with high-energy matches, great company, and a whole lot of STEM fun. Until next time, Buc Days! 🏴‍☠️🤖 #FIRSTinTexas #BucDays

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. FIRST Tech Challenge sailed back into port for another off-season event with high-energy matches, great company, and a whole lot of STEM fun. Until next time, Buc Days! 🏴‍☠️🤖
#FIRSTinTexas #BucDays

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · May 4

FIRST Robotics Competition set sail at Buc Days for the first time, and it won’t be the last! We had a great time competing and discovering a bit of treasure along the way. 🏴‍☠️🤖 #FIRSTinTexas #BucDays

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. FIRST Robotics Competition set sail at Buc Days for the first time, and it won’t be the last! We had a great time competing and discovering a bit of treasure along the way. 🏴‍☠️🤖
#FIRSTinTexas #BucDays

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · May 3

This past Sunday, we had an incredible time highlighting our FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition programs at Fiesta De Los Niños! Robots, fun, and fiesta, what more could you want? 🤩🤖🎉 #FIRSTinTexas #Fiesta #STEM

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. This past Sunday, we had an incredible time highlighting our FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition programs at Fiesta De Los Niños! Robots, fun, and fiesta, what more could you want? 🤩🤖🎉
#FIRSTinTexas #Fiesta #STEM

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Apr 29

This Volunteer Month, we celebrate the heart of our mission — our incredible volunteers! 💙 Thank you for your time, passion, and impact. We couldn't do it without you! 🌟 #NationalVolunteerMonth #ThankYouVolunteers #FIRSTinTexas

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. This Volunteer Month, we celebrate the heart of our mission — our incredible volunteers! 💙 Thank you for your time, passion, and impact. We couldn't do it without you! 🌟
#NationalVolunteerMonth #ThankYouVolunteers #FIRSTinTexas

FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Apr 29

Our FIRST LEGO League team 65104 Pynauts had an amazing time demoing their robot at NTTA’s Pave the Way Family Fun Day this past Saturday! 🤖🚧 It was more than a demo — it was a celebration of all the hard work, teamwork, and innovation that happened this season. #FIRSTinTexas

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. Our FIRST LEGO League team 65104 Pynauts had an amazing time demoing their robot at NTTA’s Pave the Way Family Fun Day this past Saturday! 🤖🚧 It was more than a demo — it was a celebration of all the hard work, teamwork, and innovation that happened this season. #FIRSTinTexas

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FIRST in Texas@FIRSTinTexas · Apr 25

Calling all High School Students, it's Banquet Time at the FTC Cowtown Invitational! 🤠 Join us for a night to celebrate FIRST alumni at this banquet presented by TTU - College of Engineering. 🎉 #TexasTech #TTU #FIRSTinTexas Details & RSVP: cowtowninvitational.org/activities/alu…

FIRSTinTexas's tweet image. Calling all High School Students, it's Banquet Time at the FTC Cowtown Invitational! 🤠 Join us for a night to celebrate FIRST alumni at this banquet presented by TTU - College of Engineering. 🎉
#TexasTech #TTU #FIRSTinTexas

Details &amp; RSVP: cowtowninvitational.org/activities/alu…