Category Archives: Updates

PALA/County Council Meeting Tomorrow

PALA and County Council will hold meetings on December 3, 2019 here at the Extension Office. Information for each specific meeting is as follows: County Council 6:30 pm – Social – County Council Officers would like invite you to join them for a meal and fellowship. 7:00 pm – Meeting December Community Service: : toiletries Collection for Michael DeBakey Hospital and we will be putting together Christmas Cards for the Nursing Homes. December Christmas Party: Please bring a $10 wrapped White Elephant Gift Parent and Adult Leaders Association… Read More →

DEADLINE: D11 Crossroads Registration Oct 11

District 11 4-H Crossroads registration deadline is this Friday, October 11th. More info can be found here: https://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/crossroads/ Crossroads is a three day/two night career development and youth leadership program to involve 8th – 12th grade youth in various projects that will expose them to various career and higher education opportunities.  In 2019, District 11 4-H Crossroads will be held at Holiday Inn Express & Suite, 2400 S Hwy 77, Kingsville, TX. Registration will be from September 9, 2019 to October 11, 2019. The cost for Crossroads is… Read More →

Wharton County 4-H Tshirt Order Due Oct 1

Good morning Wharton County 4-H Families! Order your Wharton County 4-H T-Shirt Today! This is a great way to promote our county program when you are out in the community. Orders are due to the CEO by October 1st and can also be turned in at the October PALA/CC Meeting. You will be notified when shirts are ready for pickup here at the Extension Office. Checks Payable to 4-H PALA. You can also now order online and Credit Cards can be accepted with a convenience fee by clicking… Read More →

2020 Spring Major Show Tag Orders Due Sep 19

Good afternoon! This is just a friendly reminder that heifer and swine tag orders for the 2020 spring major shows are due to the County Extension Office by Thursday, September 19. Please note that this is not for the Wharton County Youth Fair. Attached and Included below are the order forms for both heifers and swine.   Orders for Heifer UINs for Fall Heifer Validation are DUE to the CEO by September 19th. (for those that wish to validate new heifers for the 2020 Spring Major Shows) https://agrilifecdn.tamu.edu/wharton4h/files/2019/08/2020-Major-HEIFER-Wharton-Tag-Order-Form-Fillable-1.pdf… Read More →

CANCELED – August 24th Wildlife Expo in Bay City, TX

Due to low registration numbers, the Wildlife Expo originally scheduled for Saturday, August 24th in Bay City, Texas has been canceled.   Sincerely, Corrie Bowen County Extension Agent – Agriculture Wharton County