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Champions against COVID-19
Newly formed Texas team fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic includes Texas A&M AgriLife researchers
More than a great chicken sandwich
By Chrystal Houston, Texas A&M Foundation When you walk into one of Jerald Huggins’ three restaurants, you’re greeted by cheerful, enthusiastic team members. Even though it’s busy, you notice everyone seems glad to be there, from the families in line to the people behind the counter. The place is sparkling clean and upbeat music is…
Texas A&M AgriLife members receive Texas A&M Board of Regents awards
Some Texas A&M AgriLife personnel were among the faculty members and agency service, extension or research professionals designated as Regents Professors and Regents Fellows for 2018-2019 by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. In a university press release, Elaine Mendoza, chairperson of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, stated, “These awards…
4-H Gold Star winners honored
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service honored 19 outstanding 4-H members from District 7 on Oct. 28 at the annual 4-H Gold Star Banquet at the Rock House Ridge in Coleman. “The Gold Star Award is the highest honor given by AgriLife Extension to 4-H youth on the county level,” said Garry Branham, AgriLife…
Birding the Hills: Wonderful wildlife with a side of wild weather
Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate, not even for a group of her most ardent fans, including nature lovers, bird watchers and wildlife photographers. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service held their Birding the Hills event across the Edwards Plateau ecoregion Oct. 7-11. Participants came from out of state and across Texas to participate in the…
Painter new AgriLife Extension agent for Shackleford County
Starting Nov. 11, Kloey Cargill Painter will be the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and natural resources agent for Shackleford County. “We are excited to have Kloey as the Shackelford County agent,” said Marty Gibbs, District 7 AgriLife Extension administrator, San Angelo. “Her experiences in Brewster, Jeff Davis and Throckmorton counties will be invaluable…
Lake Dallas eighth-graders learn advanced plant biology with Texas A&M AgriLife scientists, in vitro experiments
A group of Texas 4-H eighth-graders from Lake Dallas Middle School spent part of the last two months with Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists learning to create artificial environments for plant growth. The 15 students’ “in vitro” experiments over 60 days were part of a collaboration among AgriLife Research, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service,…
Building Strong Families conference set Oct. 24 in Lubbock
Spanish sessions offered The 24th annual Building Strong Families Conference will be held on Oct. 24 at the Broadway Church of Christ, 1924 Broadway Ave., Lubbock. The conference will run from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., with registration and breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $12, which includes breakfast and lunch. Attendance is limited to…
Hammel will help shape Travis County youth as new 4-H youth development agent
Kyle Hammel is the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H youth development agent for Travis County. Hammel, who began Oct. 1, will be responsible for the development and oversight of 4-H youth programming and implementation for Travis County. “We are very excited to have Kyle as part of our Travis County team,” said Michael…
