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Texas Community Futures Forum 2024
We Want to Hear From YOU! Developing educational programs based on community needs is the foundation of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s success. Our ability to meet educational needs depends on knowing what residents see as the issues that impact their lives. What issues do you see or identify affecting your community (Ellis County) over the next 5, 10, 15, or 20 years? Click HERE to give your feedback!
How to Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls
When eating at many restaurants, it’s hard to miss that portion sizes have gotten larger in the last few years. The trend has also spilled over into the grocery store and vending machines, where a bagel has become a BAGEL and an “individual” bag of chips can easily feed more than one. Research shows that people unintentionally consume more calories when faced with larger portions. This can mean significant excess calorie intake, especially when eating high-calorie foods. Click HERE to access a printable/readable format.
Connecting Agriculture & Health
The Connecting Agriculture and Health – From the Ground Up conference will be held in conjunction with the Blackland Income Growth Conference on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The conference will be held at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, TX, sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Conference topics will relate to agriculture and health. The conference’s focus is to provide individuals with factual and reliable information to make informed decisions regarding health and nutrition for their families. Click Here to learn more including registration details.
Healthy Eating for Kids and Teens
Source: USDA, MyPlate Healthy eating is important at every age. Offer kids a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding on foods and beverages, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Start with these tips: Click HERE for Kids Click HERE for Teens
Food Preservation Seminar
You are invited to participate in this one-day canning seminar on October 24, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Learn how to preserve food and hear from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Dr. Jenna Anding, Department Head for Food Science and Technology. The seminar cost is $15 per person. Registration Deadline: October 20, 2023. To register, contact Rachel Esquivel at 254-582-4022 or email, rachel.esquivel@ag.tamu.edu Seminar Location: Hill County Fairgrounds1180 S Waco St. Hillsboro Tx, 76645 Click on the image for a printable/readable format.
Waxahachie Caregiver Support Group
Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family, and friends of persons with dementia to exchange practical information on caregiving challenges & possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings and needs, and concerns, and learn about community resources. For more information, contact Marie Gardner, Support Group Facilitator at 214-450-3849 Click HERE for a printable/readable version.
Wildfires: Drone No Fly Zone Reminder!
Flying drones near wildfires could cause injury or death to firefighters. Drones hamper firefighter’s ability to protect lives, property and natural resources. Flying a drone near wildfires can pose a threat to firefighting aircraft and their crew. If you fly, we can’t.Contact your nearest land management agency to learn more about drone use on public lands.Learn more at: www.faa.gov/uas/
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023
Interactive NWS Alert New event: Fire Weather Warning for Ellis County, TXSent via email and SMS at 143 pm CDT, Aug 20th, 2023 Radar valid at 252 pm CDT, Aug 20th, 2023 TXZ091-092-100>103-115>119-121-122-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-210700-/O.NEW.KFWD.FW.W.0012.230821T1500Z-230822T0200Z/Montague-Cooke-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-Henderson-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-Limestone-Leon-Milam-Robertson-143 PM CDT Sun Aug 20 2023 …RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY FORLOW HUMIDITY, MODERATE WINDS, AND DROUGHT-STRESSED VEGETATION FORALL BUT NORTHEAST TEXAS… * AFFECTED AREA…All areas along and west of the I-35 corridor oralong and south of I-20.* TIMING…10 am to 9 pm Monday.* WINDS…East… Read More →
Ellis County Emergency Preparedness Fair
Are you ready in the event of an emergency? You are invited to attend the Ellis County Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 9. 2023, 10-2 PM in Downtown Waxahachie. Learn about safety during an emergency, understand disaster plans, meet Ellis County first responders, and enjoy some fun giveaways! If you need more information or wish to set up as a vendor, please contact the Ellis County Emergency Management Department at 972-825-5199.
National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship
I am grateful for the opportunity. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I will never forget. I met so many friends and learned what I can do if I set a goal and work hard. I learned the importance of planning and managing my time and finances and the value of learning from others and being willing to change in order to improve. It made me better. Click HERE (or on the image) to read about Connor’s National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship journey.
