Leadership, Mentorship, Partnership and Involvement
Leadership, mentorship, partnership and involvement: important components of the extension mission in Hopkins County. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Hopkins County provides training opportunities during the year to several audiences identified as priorities in the County. At least three times per year, a group of volunteers gets organized as a board and provide guidance, identifies priorities and directions for the...
A Year in Review – Diabetes Education, 2015
A Year in Review – Diabetes Education, 2015 The Family & Consumer Sciences Committee recognized Diabetes Education in Hopkins County as a needed component for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to continuing addressing. The number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes is approximately 29.1 million according to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2015. An estimated 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes. ...
Meal A Day Menu December 7th – December 11th
Meal A Day Menu December 7th – December 11th Monday BBQ Chicken Breast Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Roll Tuesday Taco Soup Crackers Wednesday Frito Chili Pie Corn Pickle Spears Thursday Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Pickled Beets Broccoli Friday Sliced Ham Potato Salad Baked Beans...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
One last reminder about the Tira Community Christmas Party, which is this Saturday, December 5th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. We will gather to visit and share a meal together. Brisket will be provided. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert and enjoy spending time with your neighbors. We are also bringing canned goods for the Meal-a-Day Program in Sulphur Springs. Santa Claus is planning to stop by and visit with...
Miller Grove News
Well, it seems that winter is here after the large amount of rain we received last week. I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. The weekend of the 22nd we had Thanksgiving on my mother’s side of the family at the Brashear Baptist Church Family Life Center. Then, on Thanksgiving day we had a noon time meal at my uncle’s house. That night my brother and his family came over for supper. On Nov. 21 my cousin Erin Ham was...
Chamber Connection November 27, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection November 27, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Dr. Ray Perryman to speak at Economic Outlook Conference, December 9th from 11:30-1:00pm Dr. Perryman is back and has A LOT to tell us. He will discuss not only the economic outlook for Hopkins County and surrounding areas, but he will also touch on Obamacare and changes to insurance in 2016. Get your tickets now to hear noted economist, Dr. Ray Perryman on Wednesday,...
2015 Year in Review: Hopkins County Livestock and Forage
2015 Year in Review: Hopkins County Livestock and Forage, Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Beef and Dairy Production is a 2.96 billion dollar industry in the East Region. The predominating beef producer in the region is a cow/calf producer with less than 100 head. All beef enterprises are also affected by climate as well as market...
A Year in Review – Walk Across Texas, 2015
A Year in Review – Walk Across Texas, 2015 Each year, I publish a report on each of my major programming areas. Today’s focus will be on Walk Across Texas. WAT is an 8-week walking program for teams of eight people, school classes, or individuals. Teams have a friendly competition to see who can log the most miles walking, jogging, or biking. You can even dance, do aerobics or gardening, clean house or ride a stationary bike! You...
Snacking Your Way to Good Health
Snacking Your Way to Good Health We are in the midst of the holiday season. Many of our celebrations are centered around food and fellowship. Snacks are a big part of a healthy eating plan, and if you choose wisely, snacks can help you reach your health goals. Too often, people grab calorie-dense snacks, such as chips or a cookie, because they are hungry between meals. However, if you plan ahead, you can have a variety of healthy...
