Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service - Starr County

06/10/2026

Now Available: Summer Early Childhood Education Webinar Series!

Join us this summer for an engaging and informative Early Childhood Education Webinar Series designed to support caregivers and educators in helping young children thrive!

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

Livestock Validation Update:

The State Validation Program has confirmed that all validation activities will continue as scheduled. Families are encouraged to stay extra alert in checking their animals for any wounds or injuries and to follow the recommended preventative care steps provided in the resource below.

The state validation program has also offered support for any state validated livestock affected by quarantine zones, and will assist families on a case by case basis. Please contact the Extension Office at (956) 487-2306 if you have any questions.

📅 2026 Steer Validation

🗓 June 24, 2026

📍 Jorge Falcon Livestock Barn (FM 3167)

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and commitment to keeping our livestock healthy and our program running smoothly.

06/02/2026

🌟 Starr County Youth Represent at the Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Summit!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family and Community Health is incredibly proud of 23 outstanding youth from Starr County who attended the Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador (HTYA) Summit at Texas A&M University this weekend!

Our new Ambassadors joined fellow youth leaders from across Texas to learn, collaborate, and build skills to promote healthier communities. Through interactive workshops, leadership development sessions, and team-building activities, they explored important topics such as nutrition, physical activity, mental wellness, and community engagement.
These young leaders are returning home inspired and ready to make a positive impact by sharing what they’ve learned with their peers, families, and the Starr County community. 💚

We extend our sincere gratitude to the parents for their support, and a special thank you to Master Wellness and HTYA Volunteer Iris Guerra for her leadership and guidance throughout the Summit.
Together, we are building a healthier future- one youth leader at a time!

06/01/2026

🏠 Home Repair Grant Opportunity — Get up to $10,000 for home repairs!



Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen

• 62 years or older

• Name on the deed

• Income $39,700 or less



✔️ One-time grant

✔️ No repayment

✔️ Choose your own contractor



Join us to learn about the application process and required documents!

Register here: https://bit.ly/roma-tx-home-repair

05/07/2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension had a blast coordinating the City of Escobares Health & Safety Fiesta! 🎉

We were proud to showcase our Healthy South Texas Program while bringing together incredible agencies and community partners dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our community. Attendees had access to free health and safety resources, free sonograms provided by McAllen Pregnancy Center, free A1C and cholesterol screenings from Texas A&M Health, and the opportunity to give back through the Vitalant blood drive.

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make this event such a success. Together, we are building healthier and stronger communities! 💙

05/07/2026

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05/07/2026

Thank you to all our incredible partners and supporters for helping make the Escobares Health & Safety Fiesta a success!🥰

05/06/2026