Holidays

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Woman at desk with wrapped gifts and calculator. Christmas decorations visible in background
November 5, 2024

Tips to make your holidays more joyful by lessening financial stress

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert gives tips on how to budget for the holidays

Closeup of a red poinsettia.
October 30, 2024

How to keep your poinsettias beautiful through the holidays

Choose, care for and keep poinsettias with these expert tips

Firework safety
June 28, 2024

Prevent fires from fireworks during Fourth of July

Hot, dry conditions persist through Independence Day

eggs on a supermarket shelf
March 20, 2024

Egg prices increase ahead of Easter holiday

Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 19, 2024

December 19, 2023

Give a homemade gift from your kitchen this holiday season

AgriLife Extension expert shares easy DIY recipes and ideas

December 18, 2023

How to sustainably dispose of a real Christmas tree

Recycling, mulching, wildlife habitats provide good options

December 11, 2023

Don’t allow stress to sap your holiday joy

Texas A&M AgriLife experts offer tips to make your holidays merrier by prioritizing, planning, mindfulness

December 7, 2023

Holiday gift ideas for gardeners and cold-weather garden tips

AgriLife Extension ‘garden guide’ for December

December 5, 2023

Make your holidays a little happier by not overspending

Texas A&M Financial Planning Program experts offer tips on holiday budgeting

Christmas Tree
December 1, 2023

Purchasing real Texas Christmas trees boosts economy

$397 million in direct contributions

November 28, 2023

Kicking off family Christmas with the perfect tree

Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 28, 2023

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November 23, 2023

Holiday costs expected to be lower this year

November 17, 2023

A food safety guide to Thanksgiving leftovers

How to store, reheat leftovers and ideas on what to do with all that turkey

November 15, 2023

Stressing out about holiday travel?

Texas A&M Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism experts provide tips on how to reduce holiday travel stress

November 14, 2023

Let the thaw begin: How to safely prepare your Thanksgiving turkey

Guidelines for thawing and cooking your turkey, saving leftovers

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November 8, 2023

Avian influenza not expected to disrupt Thanksgiving turkey prices and stock

November 3, 2023

Creative uses for pumpkins beyond Halloween

Popular gourd can be used for seasonal recipes, fall décor, bird food and more

October 27, 2023

Avoid a night of fright for your dogs

Dog owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic seasonal items

A used Christmas tree, lying on its side to be recycled.
December 23, 2022

How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees

Recycling, mulching, wildlife habitats provide good options

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December 21, 2022

Arctic blast forecast leading into Christmas

Experts provide tips on how to protect plants, pipes and pets