We had 519 entries this year…just a few more than last year.  Thank you to the counties that sent agents/volunteers to help judge!  We couldn’t have done it without them! As in the past, the photos will be displayed  at the Heart O’ Texas Fair in Waco during the show.  We’re hoping that the display will look even better than it has in recent years with them being printed on the poster printer.  Go check out the display! We were waiting to see how many ribbons we needed… Read More →

Congratulations to the 28 high school seniors and 1 collegiate student who have received of 31 scholarships for a total amount of $219,500!  That’s impressive! Here is a list of our scholarship recipients from District 8 who were presented these scholarships on Monday! Donor Type Amount First Last County Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Baccalaureate $16,000.00 Tyler Coufal Bell Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation Baccalaureate $10,000.00 Dorothy Wood Bell McLean Estate Baccalaureate $2,000.00 Cyril Pajestka Bell Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Baccalaureate $16,000.00 Katelyn Harris Bosque Richard Wallrath Educational… Read More →

Attention all archers!  The Jonesboro 4-H Club of Coryell County is bringing you another exciting archery tournament….3D Archery! DETAILS: When: June 4th, 2011, 10:00 a.m. Start Time. Where: Clifton Archery Club, Clifton Texas 76634 Deadline: May 21st, 2011 Who:  4-H Members (Ages are by 4-H age, as of August 31st, 2010) Age Divisions:  Junior, Intermediate, or Senior (based on 4-H ages) Entry Fee:  $20 per 4-H member Rules:  Rules set forth by the Clifton Archery Club and those of the Tournament Director will be followed. Equipment will be… Read More →

Button On! During the District 8 Fashion Show, you can help finish dresses for community service.  Each dress needs its buttons sewn on.  The buttons, thread, and needles will all be available.  So, after you finish your judging interview, help finish a dress. The 25 dresses will be donated to the Waco Family Abuse Center. Additional Community Service Opportunity…….. There are an additional 85 dress kits that are available to groups needing a community service project to take home with them.   The dresses can be made and given… Read More →

23rd Annual Somervell County 4-H Horse Camp scheduled for June 6-8, 2011 in Glen Rose, Texas. Click here for the flyer! Horse Camp is offered at an opportune time for 4-H members to sharpen their skills before the District 4-H Horse Shows, we feel fortunate that we are able to offer this educational experience to 4-H  members in such a timely fashion. The training school provides a superb and most effective method of “hands on” type instruction. The school will be conducted by collegiate horseman, professional horseman, and very qualified 4-H… Read More →