Ag Workers Hay Show scheduled for October 5, 2017 By Mario Villarino
According to Dr, Corriher, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialist for forages in Overton Texas, the principle limiting nutrients for ruminants (cattle, goats, sheep, etc.) are either energy (total digestible nutrients, TDN) or protein (crude protein, CP). For cattle grazing dormant pastures or consuming poor quality hay, protein is usually the most limiting nutrient. When you have to buy supplemental feed, protein is often the...
Livestock Shows By Mario Villarino
Livestock Show Season Raising and exhibiting a livestock project is not only instructional, concerning raising livestock for show, but also serves as an excellent teaching tool to illustrate livestock production techniques and animal science principles. Participating in a livestock project promotes sound livestock production practices. To be successful, families need to start by learning the essentials. Some of the major areas...
SSHS FFA Plans Local Show, Sale on April 29, 2017
Three Sulphur Springs FFA students and their Chapter Advisor John Holland shared details about their upcoming fundraiser Show and Sale with KSST listeners and Channel 18 viewers during the Morning Show on Thursday. Sophomore Brennan Murray raises beef cattle and creates ag mechanic items. Junior Marissa Greenway will show shopmade projects and Junior Kendall Blake will bring one of her horses to show. The entire class is entering at...
4-H Members to Showcase Talents By Johanna Hicks
4-H Members to Showcase Talents This time of year is busy for our Hopkins County 4-H members. Many are participating in livestock shows in Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, while others are busily preparing for Fashion Show, Food Show, Educational Presentations, Public Speaking, Share-the-Fun, and Consumer Decision Making. I want to take this opportunity to invite you to observe them in action during our Bobby McDonald Memorial...
4-H and FFA Validation Dates for Major and NETLA Show By Mario Villarino
4-H and FFA Validation dates for Major and NETLA show Texas is privileged to have the largest junior breeding heifer program in the nation. However, the sheer size of Texas, diversity in counties and beef breed associations has created some challenges for effectively and fairly managing the program. Because of numerous breed divisions offered, there are inconsistencies in how breed associations record purchase and transfer...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Dodges Resignation Demand
March 23, 2026 – A resolution calling for the resignation of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was tabled during a Commissioners Court meeting after failing to gain enough support to move forward. The measure was introduced by the court’s lone Republican member, who sought to begin formal consideration of the resolution. However, none of the Democratic commissioners seconded the procedural motion required to bring the item up for...
Harris County Judge Attempts to Enter Sold Out Concert Without Ticket
March 13, 2026 – A confrontation at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo drew attention this week after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was removed from a restricted section during a sold-out concert at NRG Stadium. Hidalgo is the first woman to be elected County Judge and only the second to be elected to the Commissioners Court. The incident occurred during a performance by country artist Megan Moroney as part of the annual...
Rodeo celebrates Texas students with $1.2 million in Achievement Scholarships
Aug 26, 2024 – The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials are proud to award $1.2 million dollars of additional education funding to 101 of the finest Texas college students through the Rodeo’s Achievement Scholarship Program. The Achievement Scholarships are awarded to current Rodeo scholars who are working toward an undergraduate degree, have completed four semesters and at least 60 hours of coursework, and have a...
15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit Kicks Off Today (Oct. 14)
Ag Mechanics Build Off Slated Friday; Cook-Offs, Livestock Show, FFA Project Show, Auctions Following On Oct. 15 In just a few hours, the 15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit will kick off what promises to be two days of fun competitions and family-friendly activities designed to raise funds and awareness for organizations and programs which benefit children in the local communities. Benefit Events 1. Ag Team Competition Build Off Leading...
Achievement Banquet Honors 4-H’ers with Gold Star Award, Scholarships and Volunteer Recognition
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome with 4-H students honored at the Achievement Banquet Each year, the Achievement Banquet honors Hopkins County 4-H students who have excelled in their chosen areas of interest during the past 12 months. Now, just as a new 4-H enrollment year is beginning, these students were recognized for hard work and success during 2020/2021. All five 4-H clubs of Hopkins County had a number of students...
