Hood County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

09/30/2026

It's not too late to join us! We'll kick off this step challenge on THURSDAY! 🤩

Join the Walk Across Texas! challenge beginning October 1! Gather a team of up to 8 people and compete against other Hood County teams in this FREE 8-week step challenge. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and the highest-mileage individual! 🏆

✅ Free to participate
✅ Fun way to stay active
✅ Team and individual prizes

Register today at HowdyHealth.org
1️⃣ Create or log in to account at howdyhealth.org
2️⃣ If you are creating your team, use league code watL-260820-0692 to join our league
3️⃣If someone has already created your team, your team captain has your team code
4️⃣Get to stepping!

Let's walk our way across Texas together!

09/21/2026

A big thank you to Renee Rogers for doing a fabulous job representing Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Hood County and the Lake Granbury Master Gardeners at the Pecan Plantation Widows & Widowers meeting!

Renee shared her knowledge and passion for gardening during an engaging presentation on pruning techniques and fall planting, providing attendees with practical tips to help their landscapes thrive this season. Her willingness to share research-based information and answer questions exemplifies the mission of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the dedication of our Master Gardener volunteers.

We are grateful for volunteers like Renee who help extend horticultural education throughout our community and make a positive impact one garden at a time.
Lake Granbury Master Gardeners

09/16/2026

🚶‍♀️👟 Ready to get moving, Hood County?

Join the Walk Across Texas! challenge beginning October 1! Gather a team of up to 8 people and compete against other Hood County teams in this FREE 8-week step challenge. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and the highest-mileage individual! 🏆

✅ Free to participate
✅ Fun way to stay active
✅ Team and individual prizes

Register today at HowdyHealth.org
1️⃣ Create or log in to account at howdyhealth.org
2️⃣ If you are creating your team, use league code watL-260820-0692 to join our league
3️⃣If someone has already created your team, your team captain has your team code
4️⃣Get to stepping!

Let's walk our way across Texas together! 🤠

08/26/2026

Many of you across the county woke up this morning to heavy smoke blanketing our area. This smoke is coming from the Ross Fire, a large wildfire currently burning in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties. Overnight and early this morning the winds shifted, carrying the smoke south into Hood County.

While the smoke can look and feel concerning, it is primarily from the Ross Fire and not from new fires within our county at this time.

Please continue to stay alert and report any fire activity immediately. Things to watch for include:
✅Visible flames
✅Thick black smoke
✅A concentrated rising column of smoke

If you see something that doesn’t look right, call it in right away - this gives our firefighters the best chance to get ahead of a new start before it grows.

Thank you for staying alert and helping keep our community safe.

08/12/2026

🌟 Calling all early childhood professionals! 🌟

Get ready for a day of inspiration, learning, and practical takeaways at the Central Texas Early Childhood Education Conference!

This year's theme, Wired for Wonder: Little Humans, Big Brains, celebrates the incredible development happening in children's early years and how educators can support that growth every day.

🎤 Featuring keynote speaker Albert Wright, nationally recognized educator, author, and three-time Trainer of the Year!

✅ Professional development hours
✅ Hands-on ideas you can use immediately
✅ Networking with fellow educators
✅ Customized breakout sessions designed around YOUR needs

📅 September 12, 2026
📍 Tarleton Ag Mechanics Building, Stephenville, TX

Reserve your spot today!
🔗 https://forms.gle/8wKWwEpzWRwW9ajJ9

08/06/2026

07/23/2026

07/08/2026

As Texas producers come to grips with the threat of New World screwworm, another new invasive pest — pasture mealybug — is casting a growing shadow over the state’s forage and livestock industries, according to AgriLife Extension experts.

Learn more with the Texas Crop & Weather Report: tx.ag/CW070726

07/06/2026

Great program happening tomorrow evening at 6PM at the Glen Rose High School Auditorium. It will be open to the public and there will be 2 CEU’s available for applicators. Come join us for the most up to date information on New World Screwworm and other pests.

06/28/2026