COLLEGE STATION — As the holidays approach, a child development specialist at Texas A&M University asks shoppers to buy age- appropriate toys for children. Parents, she says, should consider whether the toy is potentially dangerous to their child, or any child for that matter. “Parents should ask, Would my child use this toy safely? Would…
Writer: Edith A. Chenault, (979) 845-2886, e-chenault1@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Bonnie Beaver, (979) 845-2351, b-beaver5240@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION — The Christmas holidays usually mean a lot of traveling for families. Unfortunately, the family pet may have to be left behind. Thinking carefully ahead of time about what to do with that pet can save anxiety for you and your…
WACO– Models will parade thousands of dollars worth of wool, cotton and mohair garments at the Blacklands Income Growth (B.I.G.) Conference’s Natural Fiber Fashion Show. Held Jan. 12-14 at the Waco Convention Center, the B.I.G. Conference is designed to inform farmers of the latest in agricultural technology and management practices. The Texas Family Forum, held…
COLLEGE STATION — ‘Tis the season for celebrations, long days and winter colds. Passenger safety educators at Texas A&M University warn that these events can contribute to impaired driving. Any driver can be impaired, said Martha Kingston, passenger safety educator with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service “Things like alcohol, attitude, stress level, drowsiness and medication…
COLLEGE STATION — Holiday food stuff promotions should hit market shelves soon, an economist at Texas A&M University said — and they won’t end until after Christmas. “This whole holiday extravaganza starts in mid-November. For the consumers, It’s going to be non-stop shopping,” said Dr. Richard Edwards, an economist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service….
COLLEGE STATION — Nominations for the 1997 Rural Minister of the Year award will be accepted until Dec. 31 by the Minister Selection Committee of the Texas Conference of Churches. Ministers may be nominated if they have served a church located in the country or in a community close to a larger town or city…
WICHITA FALLS–With more Americans living longer, more families are considering insurance that provides long-term health care. Suggestions for purchasing and evaluating these policies were presented by Kay Wachs of the Texas Department of Insurance during the annual convention here of the Texas Association of Family and Community Education (FCE) clubs. Originally known as Extension Homemaker…
COLLEGE STATION — Though good weather patterns signal a great pumpkin crop this year, an economist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service advised consumers to get to the store early for the best jack-o-lanterns. “If you want the best ones, you need to get there early when you see pumpkins coming in to the supermarkets,”…
WICHITA FALLS — Service to their communities brought recognition to clubs and individuals at the annual convention of the Texas Association for Family and Community Education Clubs here recently. The association, one of the state’s longest active volunteer organizations working to strengthen family life in Texas, also elected officers. Originally known as Extension Homemaker Clubs,…
NACOGDOCHES — Though doctors still don’t know for certain what causes migraine headaches, they do have better therapies and preventive strategies today. Having migraines doesn’t mean you have to miss out on life, said Dr. Charles W. Byrd, doctor of internal medicine in Nacogdoches. Byrd was one of a number of experts in women’s health…
