Let’s Get to the Heart of the Matter! February is dedicated to issues of the heart in more ways than one. In addition to Valentine's Day, February is American Heart Health Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 610,000 deaths per year. In honor of Heart Health Awareness Month, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension encourages you to make modifications and improve your lifestyle to reduce your risk of developing disease. “The... Read More →

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Get ready to add a dash of festive flair to your holiday season! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is thrilled to host a delightful Preservation Class in November!  Participants will discover the art of crafting an exquisite jam/marmalade. This hands-on workshop, set to take place on November 15th at 800 East Wendt Street, Bellville, will guide participants through every step of the preservation process, from selecting the perfect fruits to mastering the techniques for a jar of holiday cheer. With the holiday season just around the corner, this... Read More →

Holiday Hold’em – Multi-County Online Holiday Wellness Program to Begin November 24th:   Would you like to maintain or even lose weight this holiday season? A Multi-County Community Wellness program, Holiday Hold’em will begin soon, states Michelle Wright, Distinguished Extension Agent - Family & Community Health. We also encourage you to focus on consuming 5 servings of vegetables and fruits each day, as well as continuing to engage in regular physical activity. We will walk you through interactive activities and scenarios to help you learn how to make... Read More →

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CarFit is an interactive and educational program designed to improve mature driver safety! See flyer for full details. Registration is required by telephone with Host Tammy Schrader at 979-274-9661. Please leave a message with your contact information if needed.

Mark your calendars and join us for the Annual Countywide Back-to-School Health Fair and Backpack Giveaway! This exciting community event will be held on Wednesday, July 15th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Bellville High School. Students in grades K–12 can receive a free backpack filled with school supplies—available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, a variety of free health screenings will be offered for both children and adults. The event is proudly hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County and the... Read More →