The District 8 4-H Rifle Match was held this past weekend at the Leon County Gun Club and the results are in! We would also like to very sincerely thank the following people: Leon County Gun Club and Leon County 4-H for providing the facilities, concession stand, and targets Mr. John Adams – volunteer with Leon County 4-H who served as facilities coordinator Mr. Joe Brown and Mr. Shawn Whiteley – volunteers with Erath County 4-H who served as range officials We could not have done it without… Read More →

Shane McLellan (County Extension Agent in McLennaan County) asked to forward this agency wide. URGENT: We will be taking donations at the McLennan County Extension for those affected & working in West! Water, Gatorade, food, toiletries, baby wipes, baby items, blankets, towels, wash rags, clothing & shoes for men, woman & children are among the many things needed! Please bring donations by the extension office today! One of our staff will be taking donations to West this afternoon! -Prayers for West! Office Information is Below: Office: (254) 757-5180 Fax: (254)… Read More →

Check out the winners from our recent District 8 4-H Entomology Judging Contest! Sorry…no pictures uploaded yet…coming soon!   JUNIOR AGE DIVISION   County Name Points 1st place Team Comanche Ian Caldwell K’Leigh Harlin Kody Johnson Mary Moerman 68 2nd place Team Freestone Stephanie Brown Kendal Crawford Kaylee Pickering Breanna Pilgreen 65 3rd place Team Freestone Kaden Crawford Evan Lamb Marcus Lupo Karson Shipley 47 1st Place Individual Comanche Mary Moerman 28 2nd place Individual Comanche Kody Johnson 24 3rd Place Individual Freestone Kendal Crawford 24 4th Place… Read More →

Purple Up! on Monday, April 15, 2013 and bust out your favorite shade of purple to wear for the day showing your support of our military youth!  Check out the flyer! Purple symbolizes all branches of the military, Purple Up! acts as a visible way to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices. Here’s how you can participate and help promote the day: Involve schools, sports teams, youth organizations, clubs, afterschool programs Ask stores and restaurants to put a Purple Up! flyer in their… Read More →

The Texas 4-H & Youth Development Program is pleased to announce plans for the 2013 4-H Volunteer Conference, which is scheduled for July 12-14 in Plano, TX. The conference will kick-off with a dinner and general session on Friday, July 12th at the District 4 Research & Extension Center, which will include a keynote speaker, as well as greetings and updates from Dr. Chris Boleman and Dr. Doug Steele. Workshops will take place all day Saturday (8 am – 5 pm) and Sunday morning (8 am – 12… Read More →