Eric Klabel spent months building a 17-foot tower from toothpicks and glue, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, breaking a world record.

Middle and high school students in the San Antonio Prefreshman Engineering Program demonstrated their bridge-building skills on a miniature level Wednesday. Two-person teams were instructed to build a ...

Through dedication, proper planning and creative thinking, the teenager built a record-breaking toothpick tower, reflecting his deep passion for engineering.