Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Trinity County

10/17/2026

The best meals don’t always come from a packed fridge or a long grocery list. 🥕 Sometimes, a satisfying dinner is simply what you can pull together from what’s already on the shelf. Try these 9 no-recipe ideas! 🍽️ Fruits & Veggies—Have A Plant

Sometimes the best dinner is the one that comes together with what’s already in your fridge. No rules, no fuss — just fresh, flexible meals that help y…

10/16/2026

Is there really such a thing as a “superfood”? 🤔 Many foods earn the label, but focusing on a few hyped foods can distract from the bigger picture. Learn why variety may be the real strategy. Build a “super plate” instead! Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health 🥗

“Superfoods,” “power foods,” “top 10 foods”—do these titles catch your attention? For those of us seeking to improve our health, the notion of a superfood can be…

10/15/2026

🍓 Should you count calories? Tracking can help some people understand their intake, but it isn’t the only approach. Learn strategies involving food quality, portions, calorie density and mindful eating to support healthy choices. 🥗 Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter

If you want to lose weight—or keep from gaining—chances are you’re very aware of calories. You consume them in foods and beverages. You “burn” them through physical activity. You gain weight if “calories in” is greater than “calories out.” But what are they? And does tracking them ...

10/14/2026

Why does your weight change from day to day? 💧 Food, fluids, glycogen, digestion and hormones can all affect the number on the scale. Learn why daily fluctuations are normal and why longer-term trends can provide more useful context. 📈 Obesity Action Coalition - OAC

Wondering why your weight fluctuates from day to day? Learn how water, sodium, carbohydrates, digestion and hormones can cause temporary changes on the scale.

10/10/2026

Protein + fiber make a powerful pair for staying full, maintaining energy, and supporting weight management. 🥗 Learn why they work better together and get practical ideas for building satisfying meals. 💪 Mayo Clinic Press

Build satisfying meals with protein and fiber to support fullness, steady energy, appetite control and healthy weight management all day.

10/09/2026

Protein quality matters, not just the grams on the label. 🥚🌱 Learn which protein-rich foods to choose more often, which to limit, and how to build a more balanced, varied diet. Cleveland Clinic

There’s an emphasis on eating protein these days, but where you get that protein matters. Our registered dietitian offers her top choices.

10/08/2026

🍂 As the days get shorter, try a few seasonal wellness strategies: Add pumpkin, squash or apples to your meals, adjust your sleep routine and find indoor ways to stay active. Explore 5 ideas for a healthier fall. 🍎 Wooster Community Hospital

This blog provides five evidence-based strategies to boost your wellness health this fall, as you navigate seasonal transitions.

10/07/2026

Ready to build healthier habits this fall? 🍂 The “Fall Into Wellness” program offers 31 days of simple activities focused on eating well, moving more, sleeping, managing stress and more. Mayo Clinic Health System

Join Fall Into Wellness, a program to get a jump-start on building new healthy habits.

10/06/2026

🔄 Have habits that no longer serve you? Learn 6 practical tips to shift old patterns, recognize cues, find positive replacements, and build new routines with patience and persistence. 🌱 Healthy Monday

Learn six simple tips to shift habits that no longer serve you. Build awareness, create new routines, and use Monday as a fresh start for change.

10/05/2026

The Trinity County Burn Ban has officially been lifted, effective today, October 5, 2026.

We have confirmed this information with the Trinity County Judge’s Office.

Please continue to use caution when conducting any outdoor burning. Even though the burn ban has been lifted, always monitor weather conditions, wind, and surrounding vegetation before burning.

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