Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Trinity County

10/24/2026

Make Halloween snacks a little more creative! 🥝 From Frankenstein kiwis and jack-o-lantern oranges to veggie skeletons and spooky snack boards, find 25 festive ideas that bring more fruits and veggies to the Halloween table. 🕷️ Healthy Family Project

Here are some of our favorite healthy and festive Halloween treats. Try some spooky snacks and enjoy with friends and family!

10/23/2026

Effective October 23, NWS Infested Zone 12.A has been reduced in size and modified to 12.B in Crockett, Pecos, and Terrell counties. Based on epidemiological assessment, portions of Crockett and Pecos counties have met the criteria for release from movement restrictions, while others will remain.

Read the full executive director order:https://www.tahc.texas.gov/regs/pdf/2026-10-23_NWS_EDO-Modified-InfestedZoneRelease_CrockettPecosTerrell.pdf
Interactive zone map: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap

10/23/2026

Looking for healthier Halloween? 🎃 Learn how eating a balanced meal, getting some extra steps, and serving festive foods can help you enjoy the holiday while keeping candy in perspective. 👻 Utah State University Extension

The abundance of sweets at Halloween makes it easy to over-indulge. Whether you’re a trick-or-treater, a party host, or the stay-at-home crew, here are a few tips to make Halloween healthier.

10/22/2026

Halloween candy can be part of the fun without ignoring your teeth. 🎃 Learn why timing treats with meals, limiting sticky or sour candy, and choosing tooth-friendly treats can help keep smiles healthy this Halloween. 🦷 American Dental Association http://tx.ag/eiyLe3t

Here are 7 healthy tips for Halloween season and all year long, with ideas for enjoying in moderation (and cool treats that aren’t candy at all).

10/21/2026

The first case of New World screwworms (NWS) was detected in Texas on June 3, 2026. Here's where we're at now:
🤝11 state and federal agencies are working together to respond.
📌Only 3 currently active cases remain in Texas, with 11 active infested zones in place.
🐮59,273 individual animals have been inspected for movement.
✅3,769 qualified individuals are certified to inspect animals for movement.
🪰1.5 billion sterile flies have been dropped to assist in eradication.
🔎85 Texas counties have NWS fly surveillance traps monitoring.

Continue to stay updated on NWS here:
https://bit.ly/TAHC-NWS

10/21/2026

Fall brings cooler weather and common seasonal illnesses. 🍂 Learn about illnesses that may be more common this time of year, along with practical tips for preventing illness, recognizing symptoms and treating them if you get sick. Memorial Hermann

As the weather changes, pollen also spikes and illnesses can flare up. Also, with children back in school, it’s time to be wary of symptoms that might indicate that an illness is present.

10/20/2026

Reusable grocery totes are convenient, but they need care, too! 🛍️ Learn how to clean and store your bags safely and prevent cross-contamination when carrying groceries. Eat Right http://tx.ag/rPsXwfN

Cloth grocery totes are convenient and environmentally friendly but could they also be making you sick?

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 ...