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March 19, 2025

‘TRICARE ECHO Demystified’ webinar scheduled for April 2

Free webinar provides military support professionals explanation of Extended Health Care Option

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March 17, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife expands Food Science and Technology Extension

Combest hired to enhance training, research and support for Texas food manufacturers

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March 13, 2025

New research reveals secrets about locust swarm movement

Study introduces a new theory that could improve locust control strategies

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March 6, 2025

Deng shapes tourism future with cutting-edge technology

New Texas A&M hospitality professor explores tech-driven solutions for hospitality and tourism

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March 3, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host cancer awareness program March 18 in Waco

Program helps individuals know the risks of cancer, motivates them to make healthy choices

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February 27, 2025

Drug Trends and Impacts on Military Adults webinar scheduled for March 13

Focus on military service members and families; impact on their community

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February 18, 2025

Managing Q fever outbreaks this spring

Zoonotic potential requires extra precautions

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February 10, 2025

Research papers note challenges, opportunities for tourism industry

Texas A&M Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism’s research papers shine at prestigious conference

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February 6, 2025

Ethics of Care in Case Management webinar set for Feb. 20

Emphasizes compassion, empathy and respect in client interactions

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January 31, 2025

AgriLife Extension announces new agents and program specialists

New hires to lead educational outreach and programming in their communities

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January 30, 2025

AgriLife Extension hosting food preservation and canning workshop Feb. 15 in Houston

Workshop provides hands-on overview of food preservation and canning safety basics

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January 22, 2025

Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter

Humans susceptible to ‘cat parasite’

January 16, 2025

Prepare for winter weather

Texas A&M AgriLife shares how to protect pets, plants and pipes from freezing temperatures

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December 31, 2024

Make healthy eating habits stick in the new year

AgriLife Extension expert gives tips for making healthy eating resolutions attainable and sustainable  

A variety of food items for cooking including jalapeños, spices, onions, avocados, cilantro and queso fresco
December 23, 2024

Cooking with Cultures class scheduled for Jan. 7 in Waco

Participants will learn about nutrition, food safety and healthy cooking techniques

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December 18, 2024

Professional food manager training set for Jan. 14-15 in Lubbock

Certification course covers safe food preparation, handling and serving

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December 18, 2024

Do Well Be Well with Diabetes scheduled for Thursdays in January in Waco

Participants gain knowledge to maintain healthy blood glucose level while living an active lifestyle

December 18, 2024

Texas 4-H Foundation receives largest single grant

Adam R. Scripps Foundation’s $700,000 grant will help develop, educate and empower Texas youth  

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December 16, 2024

From a personal health journey to public health impact

Racine works to transform nutrition and health with a community-first mindset

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December 11, 2024

Why your wine glass matters — and how to pick the right one

Make your parties sparkle as much as your beverage with a wine scientist’s advice on glassware