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4H and Youth
October 04 2007
4-H Principles Underpin Program Helping Juvenile Offenders
KERRVILLE - A new program based on 4-H principles is helping juvenile offenders develop character and life skills while giving them a chance at a better life, said program coordinators.October 03 2007
Youth Boards Help 4-H Members Improve the Present and Prepare for the Future
COLLEGE STATION – When Jack County Agent Tom Marks organized the first boys' ‘corn club' in Texas a century ago, no one ever talked about peer pressure.September 6 2007
Texas 4-H ‘Hits the Road’ to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
JACKSBORO – For Texas 4-H'ers, all roads lead from Jacksboro, where 4-H in the Lone Star State has its roots.August 27 2007
Scott Named 4-H And Youth Specialist for South Plains, Panhandle
LUBBOCK – Texas Cooperative Extension's 4-H and youth programs in the South Plains and Panhandle will soon have a new leader.July 13 2007
Former Agent Named to National 4-H Hall of Fame
COLLEGE STATION – From her days as a 4-H member and president of the Dallas County 4-H Council to her career as a 4-H agent in Belton, Tammera Beckham has dedicated her life to the 4-H program, said Preston Sides, chair of the Texas 4-H Hall of Fame Committee.June 25 2007
Technology Team Shows 4-H Firmly Focused on Future
COLLEGE STATION – Texas 4-H traces its roots back 100 years to the first boys' corn club in Jack County.June 22 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY/Request for Coverage: “Speak Out for Military Kids” Event – Training and Reception
Background: "Operation: Military Kids" is a partnership of Army Child and Youth Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National 4-H program, and other organizations. National participants in the program include 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the American Legion, and the Military Child Education Coalition. These and other groups work together to support military children and youth across the country.May 8, 2007
Military Kids Invited to Free 'Operation Purple' Camp in Browndwood
BROWNWOOD - Children of military families of all service branches are invited to apply to attend a free Operation Purple summer camp from July 30 to Aug. 3 in Brownwood.April 13, 2007
Sweet! Beekeeping Essay Contest Winners Announced
GAINESVILLE – Cletus Fuhrmann knows how to ‘bee' a winner.March 22, 2007
Texas Legislature Honors Extension, 4-H With Centennial Resolutions
AUSTIN – Texas is celebrating two centennials within two years of each other. In 2006, the 100th anniversary of the first county Extension agent in Texas was marked; in 2008, Texas 4-H will have its centennial.March 19, 2007
Houston Teens Selected as Delegates to 2007 National 4-H Conference
HOUSTON — Two local high school juniors have been selected to represent Texas and Harris County 4-H at the 2007 National Conference. The event, titled "Our Changing World," is scheduled for March 24-29 in Washington, D.C.March 13, 2007
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Set in Lubbock
LUBBOCK – Texas Cooperative Extension will offer a regional workshop for 4-H shooting sports leaders and coaches April 27-28 at the National Guard Armory at 301 East Regis St. in Lubbock.March 07, 2007
Texas 4-H Camp: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore
BROWNWOOD – You're never too old for camp – especially if it's Texas 4-H camp, said Dr. Darlene Locke, Texas Cooperative Extension specialist for 4-H and youth.March 01, 2007
New 4-H Environmental Program Will Involve Blind, Sight-Impaired Youth
AUSTIN – The 4-H Children and Parents Involved in Technology and Literacy program of Texas Cooperative Extension for Travis County has received a $15,000 Giving Voice grant in science literacy from Starbucks Foundation. The grant will be used for science literacy related to environmental awareness at the Texas School for the Blind.February 07, 2007
Sugar Land Teen Honored With Named Texas A&M Scholarship
HOUSTON – A Houston business owner and 1983 Texas A&M University graduate has donated $25,000 to the Texas A&M Foundation to establish a memorial scholarship in honor of Ashton Glover, said Jody Ford, the Foundation's assistant director of development for agriculture.December 01, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H Program Receives Coca-Cola REAL Grant
AUSTIN – Texas Cooperative Extension for Travis County has received a $7,500 REAL 4-H! Community Grant from Coca-Cola. The grant was given to support the Watershed Ecology Team activities of Extension's 4-H Children and Adults Participating in Technology and Literacy program.November 29, 2006
San Antonio Site of First Youth Entrepreneurial Summit
SAN ANTONIO – About 150 at-risk youth will learn about entrepreneurial careers at the first Youth Entrepreneurial Summit in San Antonio. The summit will be from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Dec.8 at the University of Texas at San Antonio's Minority Business Development Center, 501 W. Durango St.November 28, 2006
New Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H Agent Named in Randall County
CANYON – Kristy Synatschk is moving on up in the state of Texas.November 20, 2006
Texas 4-H To Have New Volunteerism Leader
COLLEGE STATION – Courtney Dodd joined Texas 4-H in 1985, when she was just a third-grader. Now, more than 20 years later, she's still involved with the program, only in a different capacity.November 16, 2006
National 4-H Inducts 2 Texas Members Into Hall of Fame
CHEVY CHASE, Md. – Two representatives of Texas – Eligio "Kika" de la Garza and Dr. Edward F. Schlutt – were among the 20 individuals recently inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. The ceremony was on Oct. 6 at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase. Honorees were cited for their contributions to 4-H and its members.October 27, 2006
Texas 4-H’ers Win National Meat Judging Championship ... Again
PLAINVIEW – Where's the beef? For a group of Texas 4-H'ers from Hale County, the beef was at Kansas State University.October 06, 2006
Extension to Provide Learning Experience That’s Fun, Not Frightening!
HOUSTON – With recent headlines about school shootings, people wonder if learning can even be fun anymore, said Hurley Miller, director for Texas Cooperative Extension in Harris County.August 24, 2006
Older Adults Can Celebrate Their ‘Inner 4-H’er’ at Octoberfest ’06
BROWNWOOD – It's not your teenager's 4-H camp. And it's not your grandpa's Octoberfest either, said Dr. Darlene Locke, Texas Cooperative Extension program director at the 4-H Conference Center near Lake Brownwood.August 17, 2006
Burkham Named New North Region 4-H Program Director
AMARILLO – Angela Burkham has been appointed Texas Cooperative Extension's North Region program director for 4-H and youth.August 03, 2006
New Deaf Smith County Agent a First for Extension
HEREFORD – It will be a first for Texas Cooperative Extension when Joanna Olson takes the position of 4-H agent in Deaf Smith County, according to Donna Brauchi, Extension district director in Amarillo.July 21, 2006
Former Texas 4-H Professional Receives National Award
COLLEGE STATION – When Dr. Edward F. Schlutt got the call from his old friend, Preston Sides, he was stunned.July 21, 2006
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EL PASO – Sun safety education is crucial in the battle against skin cancer, especially at a young age. That is why Texas Cooperative Extension is teaming up with the El Paso parks and recreation department to provide a "sun safety" program to children participating in the city's summer camp.July 19, 2006
Bob Benson, 4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament is Aug. 15th
LUBBOCK – Can't drive like Tiger Woods, or putt like Vijay Singh? No matter. Dust off those sticks and join other South Plains golfers for the Aug. 15 Bob Benson Memorial 4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament in Plainview.May 03, 2006
Singer and Former 4-H’er to ‘Share the Fun’ at Texas 4-H Roundup Concert
COLLEGE STATION – As a member of Texas 4-H for about eight years – including the Texas 4-H Council in 1990-91 – Trent Willmon often attended and competed in 4-H Roundup in College Station. During his years as a 4-H member, Willmon said, he showed horses, sheep and cattle, as well as took part in method demonstration, livestock judging and forestry projects.May 03, 2006
Thousands to Attend Texas 4-H Roundup in College Station
COLLEGE STATION – When 2,500 senior Texas 4-H members, parents and adult volunteers attend the state's Roundup on June 5-9 this year, they will take part in a tradition that's about 80 years old.March 31, 2006
4-H Receives Commendation from Department of Defense
COLLEGE STATION – The National 4-H Youth Development Program has received a Department of Defense Certificate of Commendation, announced Dr. Martha Couch, Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H and youth development associate director.March 31, 2006
Extension Leadership Lab set for May 31-June 2
BIG SPRING – Texas Cooperative Extension's West Region "Super Hero Challenge" 4-H Junior High Leadership Lab is set for May 31-June 2 at Howard College in Big Spring.March 23, 2006
Texas 4-H Chosen to Offer Summer Camps for Military Youth
BROWNWOOD – Texas 4-H has been chosen by the National Military Family Association to host two Operation Purple summer camps.February 23, 2006
Fort Hood, Texas A&M University System Celebrate Partnership
KILLEEN – Appreciation for those in the military services is nothing new for the Texas A&M University System, said a Texas Cooperative Extension military program representative at a Feb. 20 luncheon in Killeen celebrating Fort Hood.February 15, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY: Celebrate Fort Hood to be Held Feb. 20
WHO: U.S. Rep. John Carter, Dr. Red Duke, TAMU presentersFebruary 10, 2006
Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation Announces New Leader of Friends and Alumni Association
COLLEGE STATION – Jana Casada Barrett has been named coordinator for the Friends and Alumni Association of Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. Her new duties began in January.January 26, 2006
Wallrath Donation Tops $700,000 for 4-H Scholarship Endowment
COLLEGE STATION – More Texas 4-H'ers than ever before will receive a big financial boost toward their college educations this year, thanks to Dick Wallrath, owner of Champion Ranches in Centerville.December 30, 2005
Mitchell Named to 4-H Position in Dallam/Hartley Counties
DALHART – Brandon Mitchell will have to hit the ground running when he starts his job next month as the Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in Dallam and Hartley counties. The junior livestock show season fast approaching, with the bi-county show on Jan. 19.December 23, 2005
Mitchell Named to 4-H Position in Dallam/Hartley Counties
DALHART – Brandon Mitchell will have to hit the ground running when he starts his job next month as the Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in Dallam and Hartley counties. The junior livestock show season fast approaching, with the bi-county show on Jan. 19.December 23, 2005
Mitchell Named to 4-H Position in Dallam/Hartley Counties
DALHART – Brandon Mitchell will have to hit the ground running when he starts his job next month as the Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H agent in Dallam and Hartley counties. The junior livestock show season fast approaching, with the bi-county show on Jan. 19.December 05, 2005
Regional Workshops Slated for 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors
LUBBOCK – Texas Cooperative Extension will offer two regional workshops for 4-H shooting sports leaders and coaches in West Texas in 2006.November 30, 2005
Texas 4-H Meat Judging Team Wins National Championship
COLLEGE STATION – Ashley Come wanted to get to the meat of the matter. So did Lucas Gaston, Jodi Miller and Loni Woolley.November 24, 2005
Texas 4-H'ers Teach Leadership By Serving Others
BROWNWOOD – Take 88 kids, ages 8-13. Add 19 high school kids and a weekend away from home. It's a recipe for disaster, right?October 26, 2005
One Picture Is Worth A Thousand Holiday Greetings
MULESHOE – Cody Black, 17, has been in 4-H in Bailey County for about five years. Most of his projects have been with animals. He has shown steers and pigs at stock shows, and his steer won second place at the recent South Plains Fair in Lubbock.October 25, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Names New West Region 4-H Program Director
SAN ANGELO – Charla Bading has been named Texas Cooperative Extension's west region program director for the 4-H youth program, effective Oct. 1.October 21, 2005
Hurricane Rita Relief Livestock Show Second Chance for 4-H, FFA Exhibitors
ANAHUAC -- About 75 volunteer parents, corporate sponsors and community leaders have organized the Hurricane Rita Relief Show, giving 4-H'ers and FFA members the chance to demonstrate showmanship and auction their animals.October 03, 2005
Gladney Selected for Potter County 4-H Position
AMARILLO – Brenda Gladney likes to say 4-H is in her blood, so her new position as the Texas Cooperative Extension agent for 4-H in Potter County only comes natural.August 03, 2005
Extension Names Hines New Randall County 4-H Agent
CANYON – One of the largest county 4-H groups in the region will get a new leader when Ellie Hines steps into the 4-H and youth development position at Texas Cooperative Extension in Randall County on Aug. 15.August 02, 2005
4-H Members to Receive $120,000 in Scholarships at Awards Program
HELOTES – Ten graduating high school seniors from 4-H programs throughout Bexar County each will receive a $12,000 scholarship at the 4-H Awards Program on Aug. 12 at the 4-H activity center here, 12132 Leslie Rd.July 25, 2005
It’s a Dog’s Life During the Dog Days of Summer at the Annual Texas 4-H Dog Show
HUTTO – If it's true that every dog has his day, then a recent Saturday in July must have been "the day" for dozens of dogs from 28 Texas counties.July 18, 2005
Bob Benson Memorial 4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament Set for Aug. 16
LUBBOCK – Area golfers can support youth programs while competing in a tournament by signing up for the Bob Benson Memorial 4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament. The benefit is planned for Aug. 16 at the Plainview County Club, 2902 W. Fourth Street, in Plainview.July 06, 2005
Grant Will Help Travis County Kids Learn About Jobs, Employment
AUSTIN – Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the National 4-H Council to help develop employment skills and career interests among middle school students. The grant will be administered through Extension's 4-H Children and Parents Involved in Technology and Literacy program, or 4-H CAPITAL.June 20, 2005
4-H’ers Get First-Hand Experience at Helping Others Through Home Building
BRYAN – Jeffrey Jones had a hammer.June 07, 2005
Texas State Youth Water Camp Set July 17-21
MONAHANS -- Texas Cooperative Extension's 13th annual Texas State Youth Water Camp is set for July 17-21 in the George and Opal Bentley 4-H Center here.May 31, 2005
Texas 4-H Roundup Set for June 6-10
COLLEGE STATION – Texas 4-H'ers have been meeting for Roundup on the campus of Texas A&M University each year since the early 1940s. This year is no exception. Roundup will be June 6-10, with thousands of 4-H'ers from all over the state attending.May 24, 2005
Senior Class Project Uncovers Neighborhood’s History
HOUSTON – Just one block south of Interstate 10 on the corners of Lockwood and Market streets are the cracked and leaning headstones that are remnants of a plantation cemetery. Though the acreage, which is dimpled with sunken grave sites, has been cleared, less than a year ago only weeds and trash were visible.May 19, 2005
2005 Texas State 4-H Outdoor Archery Tournament Set For June 17-19
GRAHAM – 4-H archers are invited to string their bows and enter the June 17-19 Texas State 4-H Outdoor Archery Tournament in Young County.May 16, 2005
Texas 4-H Center Lets Young Adults 'L.E.A.P.' into Summer Adventure
BROWNWOOD – Texas 4-H Center's Leadership Experience Adventure Program - or L.E.A.P. - will offer two adventure camps for young adults this summer.May 09, 2005
Purple Camp ‘Colorful’ Way to Deal with Military Deployment
BROWNWOOD – About 100 children from military families are expected to attend a free Operation Purple summer camp June 5-10 at the Texas 4-H Center on Lake Brownwood.April 29, 2005
San Angelo’s Concho Valley Safety Day Camp for Youth Scheduled June 15
SAN ANGELO - The Concho Valley Safety Day Camp for Youth is set for 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. June 15 at Angelo State University's Management Instruction and Research Center.April 15, 2005
Youth Make Significant Contributions on April 15-17
EL PASO - Youth in El Paso and around the country will remember the weekend of April 15 not as "tax-weekend" but rather as "volunteering" weekend.April 14, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension’s Veterinary Youth Workshop Sign-up is Underway
SONORA - Texas Cooperative Extension's second annual "West Texas Youth Veterinary Science Workshop" is currently taking applications for this summer's session set June 26-30 at the Sutton County 4-H Center here.April 13, 2005
4-H Helps 12-Year-Old Tame 'The Monster'
FLINT – With help from 4-H, 12-year-old Oliva LeVoy has looked "The Monster" square in the eye and gone on to take Buster out to shows.April 08, 2005
Garden City Benefit Event Slated for April 19
GARDEN CITY – Glasscock County's second annual benevolent benefit will begin at 6:30 p.m. April 19 in the Glasscock County Community Center. The fund-raising event, hosted by Texas Cooperative Extension and Glasscock County 4-H adult leaders and youth, raises money for a local beneficiary.March 15, 2005
Travis County Summer Camps Mix Science and Fun
AUSTIN – Two upcoming summer camps will give young residents of Travis County the opportunity to learn about science – and have fun while doing it. The camps, offered through Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County, are open to kids 9-13 years old.March 04, 2005
‘My Things’ Bags Give Kids Comfort During Difficult Times
AUSTIN – Unsure. Upset. Frightened. Sandra Aguilar, crisis counselor with the Austin Police Department's victim services unit, uses these words to describe children displaced by domestic violence, abuse or neglect.February 24, 2005
Bees Have Place In Literary Symbolism, 4-H'Ers Find
LINDSAY – Sometimes writing about a subject can inspire a new interest.February 11, 2005
Quality Does Count
COLLEGE STATION – 4-H and FFA members all over the state are becoming better stewards of their animals through Quality Counts, a program developed by Texas Cooperative Extension and FFA.January 18, 2005
4-H Foundation’s Friends And Alumni Association Has New Director
COLLEGE STATION – When she joined 4-H as a young girl about 15 years ago in Garden City, Kayla Kohls Rathmann had no idea she was meeting her future career. But as the new director of the Friends and Alumni Association of the Texas 4-H Foundation, she has been involved with 4-H for most of her life.December 13, 2004
Texas 4-H Enrollment Tops 1 Million
COLLEGE STATION – Adam Hunter of Dallas, 17, is one in a million.November 12, 2004
Wheelchair-Bound 4-H’er Plans To Walk Again
COLLEGE STATION - Jace Beck is an 18-year-old high school senior from the Lewisville area in North Texas. Much like other kids his age, he's into 4-H projects, team sports and outdoor activities such as water skiing. He's been on trips through Yellowstone National Park, and this winter he's planning a ski trip in Utah.October 07, 2004
Texas 4-H’ers Make Summer Trek To Greece
DALLAS – One studied art. Another focused on architecture. A third decided to go with people-watching.October 05, 2004
4-H Online! With Technology Of Today, Tomorrow
AUSTIN – 4-H may not be at the top of everyone's list of technology-savvy organizations. But this year's National 4-H Week theme, 4-H Online!, was chosen to help make the public more aware of the organization's connection to technology.September 27, 2004
City Kids Get Taste Of Country Life At Food And Fiber Expo
AUSTIN Eight-year-old Marquis Kingsmith, who attends third grade at Campbell Elementary School in Austin, could barely contain his excitement.September 16, 2004
Program Helps Houstonians Make Home, Home On The 'Ranchette'
BRAZORIA – Visitors to the Meuth's 20-acre home place are greeted by a licorice-colored hound and his caramel-colored friend sounding off thunderous "woofs." Nine-year-old Hannah offers a smile from behind straw-colored wisps of hair that frame twinkly eyes and a smile that defines Texas hospitality.September 16, 2004
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BRAZORIA--Visitors to the Meuth's 20-acre home place are greeted by a black-licorice-colored hound dog and his caramel-colored friend sounding off thunderous "woofs" from the bass clef. Nine-year-old Hannah offers a smile from behind straw colored wisps of hair that frame twinkly eyes and a genuine smile that defines Texas hospitality.September 16, 2004
Texas 4-H’ers’ Quilt Block Wins Place In Statewide Contest
MIDLAND – A trio of Midland County 4-H'ers have a special reason to look forward to visiting the Texas State Fair in Dallas this month.September 10, 2004
Texas 4-H Congress Teaches About The Real Thing
AUSTIN – The calendar clerk of the Senate is making the final schedule for the day. The clerk of the House and the lieutenant governor are having an unofficial conversation with the lobbyist coordinator while members of the legislature gradually start taking their seats.September 01, 2004
GRANT WILL HELP LOW-INCOME KIDS LEARN ABOUT WILDLIFE, NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION
SAN ANTONIO -- The 4-H Outreach and Youth Development program of the Texas Cooperative Extension in Bexar County has received a $2,500 grant from the Marcia and Otto Koehler Foundation. The grant will help expand 4-H wildlife conservation learning efforts in elementary and middle schools, plus other locations in low-income areas of Bexar County.August 17, 2004
NINE $12,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO 4-H PARTICIPANTS
SAN ANTONIO -- Nine high school seniors received $12,000 scholarships during the Bexar County 4-H Awards Program at the Helotes 4-H Activity Center on Friday evening, Aug. 13. The scholarships were awarded by the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc. Scholarship recipients were determined through the 4-H and Youth Development education program of Texas Cooperative Extension for Bexar County.August 1, 2004
TEXAS 4-H'ERS HIT THE BULLS-EYE AT NATIONAL COMPETITION
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas 4-H'ers did their state proud at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Match in Columbia, Mo. In fact, they brought home the H. T. "Tom" Davidson Traveling Trophy for the fifth year in a row, said Dr. Ron Howard, Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H and youth development specialist.July 19, 2004
HEALTH TECH CAMP SPREADS WORD ABOUT CANCER PREVENTION
COLLEGE STATION -- Recipe for quality summertime activity: Take 23 seventh- through 12th-graders, add a bunch of computers, some video equipment, a visit to M.D. Anderson in Houston, and spice it up with a lot of imagination. Stir for five days at various sites in and near the campus of Texas A&M University.July 15, 2004
Hoppe Named To Brown County Extension Position
BROWNWOOD -- Chanda Hoppe began her new duties as Texas Cooperative Extension agent for 4-H and youth development in Brown County on July 12. The announcement of her appointment was made by County Judge Ray West and Scott Durham, District 7 Extension administrator at San Angelo.June 29, 2004
Texas 4-H’ers Shooting For Gold On Junior Olympic Team
COLLEGE STATION – Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but 4-H'er Kara Hellard prefers gold.June 22, 2004
National Youth Wool Judging Contest Winners Named
SONORA – Kendall County's senior 4-H wool judges were named the top 4-H wool judging team in the nation during the 44th annual National 4-H Wool Judging Contest here. The contest was held in conjunction with the 67th annual Sonora Wool and Mohair Show June 15-17.June 11, 2004
Texas 4-H’ers 'Nail Down' Community Service Project
BRYAN – Jonathon Glueck of Canyon didn't expect to start the morning with a nail gun in his hand – but he did.June 09, 2004
Texas Cares Launches New Web Site To Help Seniors With Drug Info
AMARILLO – The confusion over the new Medicare discount prescription drug cards just got a little bit clearer, thanks to a new Web site. And older adults with limited computer skills don't have to let that limitation stand in their way, said Andrew B. Crocker of Amarillo, Texas Cooperative Extension program specialist in gerontology health.May 28, 2004
Reeves Named Head Of Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation
COLLEGE STATION -- Jim E. Reeves has been named executive director for a foundation that awards more than $1 million each June to college-bound Texas students.May 25, 2004
Italian Sports Car Helps Raise Money For 4-H
COLLEGE STATION – Charity may begin at home, but for Denise Fries of College Station, it also extends to her garage.May 21, 2004
4-H And Education Benefactor, Business And Civic Leader, Bill Piehl Dies
AMARILLO – Bill Piehl, a leader in business and philanthropy, who credited 4-H and education for the beginning of his success, died Wednesday, May 19, in Pittsburgh, Penn. He was 70. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, May 24, at Saint Stephen's Methodist Church in Amarillo.May 17, 2004
4-H Brings Young Greeks To Visit Texas
HOUSTON – Ever since he was little, Lefteris Konstantoulakis dreamed of seeing a rodeo.May 11, 2004
Texas 4-H Roundup Kids To Build For Habitat
COLLEGE STATION – Each June on the campus of Texas A&M University, thousands of Texas 4-H'ers wait in nervous anticipation for their names to be called as winners at Roundup.March 22, 2004
Texas 4-H Team Gains National Acclaim For Environmental Efforts
VICTORIA -- The narrow country road branches out in three directions. Nearby fields lie fallow for the winter; neighbors' houses are few and far apart.February 05, 2004
2 Houston Students Honored As Top Youth Volunteers
HOUSTON – Kristin Farris, 14, and Kevin Kalra, 17, have been named Texas' top two youth volunteers for 2004 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.January 30, 2004
Young Houstonian Contributes Much In Spite Of Life'S Circumstances
HOUSTON -- Today Christopher Hanson is a successful, confident Texas Southern University freshman with an unquenchable thirst to help those in need. He credits his success to God and his mother and tries to live by one simple rule: "Despite one's situation, whether it be economic, cultural or ethnic, everyone has the power to change themselves and others."January 21, 2004
Personal Obstacles No Barrier To 4-H’er
COLLINSVILLE – At the beginning of last year, Austin Light of Collinsville had no idea he would be facing so many personal life-challenging events in a short amount of time.January 20, 2004
Wallrath Donates $250,000 To Texas 4-H Scholarship Program
CENTERVILLE – For a man who laughingly describes himself as "dumb as a sack of rocks," Richard Wallrath, owner of Champion Ranch in Centerville, has become a champion of higher education.January 02, 2004
Miller Fills New Bi-County Extension 4-H Position
DALHART- Angela Miller knows 4-H, being a former club member herself. She's also been around Cooperative Extension programs in at least three states, Kansas, New Mexico and now Texas. Miller is stepping into the newly created bi-county agent position for 4-H and youth development programs with Texas Cooperative Extension -- a move that's nothing but a natural progression for her.December 15, 2003
Five Texas 4-H Photographers Win Spots On 2004 National Calendar
COLLEGE STATION – If one picture is worth a thousand words, then a group of Texas 4-H'ers have a lot to say.December 09, 2003
Food Safety, Ethics Focus Of Curriculum
COLLEGE STATION – A new FFA and 4-H curriculum in Texas is rolling food safety and ethics into one package.October 10, 2003
Aggiefest Judging Contest To Be Held Oct. 18
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M University Livestock Judging Team will host the annual Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest on Oct. 18 at the Louis Pearce Pavilion in College Station.September 29, 2003
November Sales, Participation To Benefit Texas 4-H
DALLAS – Friends and alumni of Texas 4-H are invited to help raise funds for the youth organization this fall, and have some fun while doing it. Texas 4-H Night at Texas Stampede is scheduled for 7:30 p.m Nov. 8. This year's Texas Stampede rodeo – the Pace Picante ProRodeo Classic, set for Nov. 7-9 at American Airlines Center in Dallas – will benefit the Children's Medical Center and University of Texas Southwestern's Pediatric Programs.September 29, 2003
Clay Roberts: A Special 4-H Success Story
OVERTON - It is 1998 at the 4-H state horse show in Abilene, and Clay Roberts, whose IQ has consistently measured in below 70 throughout his life, is having some serious self doubts as he watches the other contestants perform.September 24, 2003
Oct. 15 Houston Seminar To Address Why Good Kids Do Bad Things
HOUSTON -- It seems like everyone knows a good kid who made one bad choice and turned down a road of no return. Maybe that kid is yours or maybe you are that kid.July 17, 2003
Crockett County 4-H Club Wins National Recognition
OZONA -- The Crockett County 4-H Club's community service "Angel Tree" project recently won a national award in Colgate-Palmolive's 30th anniversary search for the country's best community projects by young Americans. The 4-H'ers' efforts won them high honors in the 2003 "Colgate Youth for America" campaign.July 09, 2003
4-H’ers Exchange Summer Visits
DALLAS – If you really want to understand another person, walk a mile in his shoes – or better yet, live a month in his house.July 03, 2003
Aggieland Goat Camp Set For Aug. 8-10
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M University department of animal science will host the third annual "Aggieland Goat Camp" on Aug. 8-10, 2003 in College Station.July 03, 2003
4-H ‘centennial' Horse Dedication Set July 8 In Amarillo
AMARILLO–A horse is a horse, of course, or is it?June 20, 2003
Texas 4-H Names Recipients Of Meritorious Service Awards
COLLEGE STATION – Texas 4-H is served by hundreds of volunteers who give thousands of hours of time and effort to help make the program the best it can be.June 16, 2003
Fashion Makes A Splash At Texas 2003 4-H Roundup
COLLEGE STATION – Where can you find elegant young ladies in sparkling formal gowns, the holder of a black belt demonstrating a few karate kicks, and a drum major showing some of his marching moves?June 16, 2003
Performance Entertains While Focusing On Education
COLLEGE STATION – A group of young thespians from 4-H's Go Theater Project have proved that serious discussions about going to college can be entertaining too.June 16, 2003
Texas 4-H Roundup 2003 Spirit Rally Is Hit With Audience
COLLEGE STATION – It's not easy, getting – and holding – the attention of several hundred young people, early in the morning on a non-school day.June 06, 2003
"Helmets For Kids" Event Brings Neighbors Together
LOCKHART – Take one community issue. Stir in one good idea and add a committee with a dedicated chairman and concerned members from different agencies. Blend in some local and area support, focused fund-raising efforts and a beautiful late-spring day. The result is a community service project as successful as the May 17 "Helmets for Kids" safety rodeo in Lockhart.June 02, 2003
During Texas 4-H Roundup, Fun Is In Style At Fashion Show
COLLEGE STATION – Forget Paris, Milan, New York. To find out what's fun and fashionable in Texas this year, visit the 2003 Texas 4-H Fashion Show.May 30, 2003
A&M Gets Ready For Texas 4-H Roundup 2003
COLLEGE STATION – When the last test is taken and the school year is over, many Texas 4-H'ers start packing their bags and heading to College Station.May 23, 2003
Youth Program Benefits Subject Of Research
COLLEGE STATION – It's not just kid stuff – lessons and ideals learned through 4-H can be of life-long benefit. That was what Jackie Bruce discovered when she researched the early adult years of former Texas State 4-H Council members. Bruce recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a doctorate degree in agricultural education.May 22, 2003
Sonora Readies For Annual Wool Judging Contests June 17-19
SONORA – The 66th Annual Sonora Wool and Mohair Show and the 43rd Annual National 4-H Wool Judging Contest are set for June 17-19. Activities for both events center on the Sonora Wool and Mohair Company Warehouse and the Sutton County 4-H Civic Center.May 14, 2003
Texas 4-H To Partner With WNBA In San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO -- Texas 4-H and the Woman's National Basketball Association (WNBA) are joining in a promotion of health and fitness in San Antonio with the new San Antonio Silver Stars. This year marks the debut of the Silver Stars women's professional basketball team, formerly the Utah Starzz.May 02, 2003
Henderson 4-H Horse Judging Team Sweeps Stables – In Prizes
HENDERSON – Four Henderson County 4-H members have won top honors in state horse judging contests this year, surpassing contestants from larger counties through sheer hard work and talent, according to the local 4-H agent.April 28, 2003
Youth Trade Show Set For May 2 At South Park Mall
SAN ANTONIO -- More than 100 middle school and high school students will showcase their entrepreneurial skills Friday at the Texas Teens Exploring Entrepreneurial Minds trade show at South Park Mall here. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of JC Penney.April 11, 2003
“City Critters” Multimedia Module Makes Fifth Grade Learning Fun
OVERTON -- A new school enrichment program available this month is designed to teach fifth graders the habits of urban wildlife.April 03, 2003
Second Annual Asian American College Day April 12 In Arlington
ARLINGTON -- What do Secretary of Labor Elaine Chow, Gov. Gary Locke of Washington, best-selling author Amy Tan, fashion designer Vera Wang, Fort Worth Deputy Chief of Police Cliff Cook, CBS News 11 anchor Betty Nguyen, and Texas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen have in common? All are Americans of Asian descent -- and all have college educations.March 28, 2003
Hurley Miller Receives 2003 Outstanding Texan Award In Community Service
FORT WORTH - Hurley E. Miller, Texas Cooperative Extension agent in Tarrant County for 4-H and youth development, has been awarded the 2003 Outstanding Texan Award in Community Service from the Texas Black Caucus.March 26, 2003
Several Youth Place At Houston Livestock Show Plant Contest
HOUSTON -- Several youths recently won awards at the Range and Pasture Plant Identification contest held at the 2003 Houston Livestock Show.March 24, 2003
Teens, Seniors Find Common Ground In Cyberspace
CARRIZO SPRINGS – What do teenagers and senior citizens have in common? In the small Texas town of Carrizo Springs, the surprising answer is: computers.February 11, 2003
National Collegiate 4-H Leadership Conference Set Feb. 20-23
FORT WORTH - Collegiate 4-H chapters at Oklahoma State University, Texas Tech University and West Texas A&M University will host the national 4-H leadership conference in Fort Worth on Feb. 20-23.December 05, 2002
4-H'er Heads Veterans' Memorial Project
FLOYDADA – The newly-dedicated Floyd County Veterans Memorial was established because of a trip to the lake.November 12, 2002
4-H Riders Combine Grace, Precision On Horseback
BAY CITY – Drill teams are known for keeping in step, working well together and looking good.October 23, 2002
4-H Celebrates Its 100 Years At The Texas State Fair
DALLAS ~V Last year, after numbers were released showing for the first time, more than a million young Texans were involved in 4-H programs, each 4-H'er celebrated being "One in a Million."October 16, 2002
Denton County Meat Goat And Lamb Clinic Slated For Oct. 26
DENTON - The Denton County Extension Crops, Forages and Beef Committee and the Denton County 4-H Program will host a Meat Goat and Lamb Clinic on Oct. 26 at North Texas State Fair, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. in Denton.October 15, 2002
Stop Youthful Smoking: It Takes A Village
CANTON – When Van Zandt County Agents DeeLee Smith and Tommy Phillips decided to take a stand in a community-wide stop-smoking effort, they called out the S.W.A.T. team.October 04, 2002
Youth Receive Awards At State Fair Range And Pasture ID Contest
DALLAS - Youth involved in 4-H and FFA programs received awards recently at the State Fair of Texas Range and Pasture Plant Identification Contest.October 02, 2002
Brown, Don't Be Crude Team Receive Award
VICTORIA – Even five years ago, when she was an 11-year-old, Barbara Brown knew about caring for the earth. That was the year she and two of her friends – Lacy Jones and Kate Klinkerman – started what was to become the Don't Be Crude team.September 17, 2002
4-H Centennial Celebration Planned For Oct. 5 In Dallas/Fort Worth Region
DALLAS - Centennials should be celebrated in style, and that's exactly what Dallas County 4-H is planning for this year's 100th anniversary of 4-H in America.September 16, 2002
Young Texans Win Top Shooting Sport Honors
COLLEGE STATION – Young Texas shooters did the Lone Star State proud at the 2002 USA Shooting Junior Olympic Shooting Championships held Aug. 31 in Colorado Springs, Colo., announced Dr. Ron Howard, Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H and youth development specialist.August 27, 2002
Brazos County 4-H'ers Bake Up A Winner
BRYAN - What a sweet deal!July 29, 2002
South Texas Junior Master Gardeners Notch Another Award
WESLACO -- Hidalgo County's highly successful Junior Master Gardener 4-H Program in the Lower Rio Grande Valley continues to rack up kudos.July 23, 2002
4-H Community Service Projects ‘Sew’ Fine
MIDLAND – Forty-two Midland newborns sleep a little softer – as do about 35 in neighboring Odessa – thanks to the Baby Bundles sewing project and some Midland County 4 H'ers.July 11, 2002
Goat Gathering Youth Camp July 14-16 In Kerrville
KERRVILLE – More than 160 youth from throughout Texas and other states are expected to be in Kerrville Sunday through Tuesday for a Goat Gathering Youth Camp to be held at Schreiner College.June 14, 2002
Gatlin Is Guest Speaker At 4-H Roundup Spirit Rally
COLLEGE STATION – Mid-week at the 2002 Texas 4-H Roundup got off to an enthusiastic start as LaDonna Gatlin presented the program at Spirit Rally. Several hundred 4-H'ers, parents, agents and adult volunteers started their day at the rally, June 12, at Rudder Theater on the campus of Texas A&M University.June 5, 2002
Sonora Readies for Annual Wool Contests June 18-20
SONORA - The 65th Annual Wool and Mohair Show, the 42nd Annual National 4-H Wool Judging Contest, and the second Annual National FFA Wool Judging Contest are set for June 18-20. Activities for these events center at the Sonora Wool and Mohair Company Warehouse and the Sutton County 4-H Civic Center.June 3, 2002
Texas 4-H Celebrates Roundup 2002
COLLEGE STATION -- April showers may bring May flowers, and in Texas, June brings Texas 4-H State Roundup. And since this year is the 100th anniversary of 4-H in America, Roundup 2002 is expected to be a memorable one.May 29, 2002
Creative 4-H, County, Literature Partnership Benefits At-Risk Youth
SAN ANTONIO – A unique three-way partnership is serving at-risk youth in Bexar County.May 28, 2002
4-H Foundation Offers Scholarships
COLLEGE STATION – Kika de la Garza, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, will receive the Distinguished Texan in Agriculture Award by the Agriculture Program of The Texas A&M University System today at the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Weslaco.May 22, 2002
Morrison Milling Marks 25 Years Of Roundup Sponsorship
COLLEGE STATION – Texas 4-H Roundup is celebrating two milestone anniversaries this year. Not only does 2002 mark the 100th birthday of 4-H in the United States, but it also is the 25th year that Morrison Milling Co. of Denton has sponsored the annual state event.May 20, 2002
Texas 4-H Round Up Celebrates Centennial In New Style
COLLEGE STATION – Centennials should be celebrated in style, and that's exactly what Texas 4-H Roundup 2002 is planning for this 100th anniversary of 4-H in America.March 15, 2002
Something's Fishy: Kids Hooked On 4-H Enrichment Programs
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas school children don't have to live in rural areas to learn about wildlife.March 13, 2002
Valley’s Colonia 4-H Club Wins Regional Award
WESLACO -- "Awesome." That was the word most frequently heard from three siblings from a Lower Rio Grande Valley colonia who recently took their first airline flight and saw mountains for the first time.March 11, 2002
99-Year-Old Former 4-H Member To Speak In San Antonio Tuesday
SAN ANTONIO - Mrs. Zeta Gandy will celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday, March 17, with a community celebration in her hometown in Milam County, but before that, she'll be in San Antonio reminiscing about her experiences with 4-H. She is the oldest person living who has been a 4-H member.March 08, 2002
Farming, 4-H Are Family Affair
RED ROCK - For the Marburgers of Bastrop County, farming goes deep into familial roots. Both Dawn Marburger and her husband, Maynard, grew up on dairy farms – her family in Texas, his in Indiana. And now, on a family farm near Red Rock, their children are learning about living and working on the land.February 12, 2002
Adam Beck Named Texas’ Top Youth Volunteer
COPPER CANYON – Adam Beck of Copper Canyon, 18, has been named the recipient of the 2002 Prudential Spirit of Community Award as Texas' top youth volunteer. He is the son of Kent and Elaine Beck.February 07, 2002
Summer Wildlife 'Brigade' Camps Seeking Recruits
SAN ANGELO – The call is going out for enlistments into 2002's "Texas Brigades," a group of wildlife-oriented youth camps aimed at cadets 13-17 years old.February 07, 2002
Urban 4-H Program Pairs City Kids With Farm Animals
AUSTIN – Deep in the heart of Texas lies a sprawling city of more than 600,000 residents. Austin, an intensely urban area, is not only the state capital, but is home to a large segment of Texas' music and technology industries, not to mention the main campus of the University of Texas with its 50,000-plus students.February 06, 2002
Texas School Groups Eligible For Coastal Studies Scholarships
COLLEGE STATION – Beginning this month, the Marine Advisory Service of Texas A&M University expects to receive money which will allow it to offer scholarships to selected groups of students to help them intimately investigate the Texas Gulf Coast.January 29, 2002
Texas 4-H State Conversation Leads To Ideas
COLLEGE STATION – Listening – really listening – may be the highest form of respect one person can give to another. And that's what's happening at state conversations all over the country as 4-H'ers present ideas of where they want to take the organization during its second century.January 29, 2002
Texas 4-H’ers Build Chain Of Caring
COLLEGE STATION – Like other Americans, Texas 4-H'ers were stunned and saddened by the events of Sept. 11. On that day, three hijacked passenger jets destroyed the World Trade Center in New York and part of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a fourth hijacked plane went down in a field in Pennsylvania.January 28, 2002
President Kicks Off National 4-H Centennial
COLLEGE STATION – National 4-H's 100th anniversary officially began with a once-in-a-lifetime event for a group of 4-H'ers. About 15 members of 4-H, faculty and adult volunteers – including three Texans – were among the guests at the White House on Jan. 17 when Jared Locklear of Cameron, as representative of Texas 4-H, presented President George W. Bush with a National Partner in 4-H Award. Locklear was accompanied by his father, Dr. Mike Locklear, and Gayle W. Hall of College Station, Texas Cooperative Extension 4-H and youth development specialist.December 24, 2001
Former 4-H'er Delivers Red, White And Blue Message
COLLEGE STATION -- When Jennifer Roberson joined 4-H as a third-grader, she didn't realize how life-changing the experience would be. The leadership skills she learned from her years in 4-H, a youth development program that stresses leadership and community service, helped her make a difference after Sept. 11 -and lead her to New York City.December 12, 2001
100 Years Of 4-H To Be Celebrated
COLLEGE STATION – Nothing like a birthday celebration to mark a milestone, and National 4-H has a big one coming up next year.October 15, 2001
Celebrating 4-H: Texas Has A Lot To Offer Today’s Youth
AMARILLO – With national 4-H week being celebrated this month, Texas Cooperative Extension is celebrating its 93-year history of youth development programs where school-age children, grades 3 through 12, are involved in wholesome educational experiences across the state.October 09, 2001
Karma: Former Shrimp Boat Now Teaching Youth About Ecology
MATAGORDA – If one must get grubby to be a good scientist, as naturalist Logan Respess says, then some 10 Texas youths are well on the way to being bonafide researchers.October 02, 2001
4-H’er’s Photo Wins Spot On 2003 Calendar
BELTON – Fishing lures, hooks, lines, old bottles and boxes can make a memorable picture. That's what 9-year-old Kayci Cox learned when her photograph of some of her father's fishing equipment was one of 13 photos selected as winners of the National 4-H 2003 Calendar Contest.October 01, 2001
Harris County 4-H College Day Scheduled Oct. 6
HOUSTON -- The Harris County Cooperative Extension Program 4-H staff will hold a College Day on Saturday, Oct. 6, to inform young people, grades 8 to 12, about what's required to attend college.September 20, 2001
Victoria County 4-H’ers Win Multiple Awards
VICTORIA – A trio of Texas 4-H'ers from Victoria County have started a program that has proven to be an award-winner, both for the 4-H'ers and for the environment.August 10, 2001
Teen Leadership Conference To Be Held In San Antonio Aug. 21-23
PRAIRIE VIEW - The Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University will present its second national Teen Leadership Connection conference for Extension educators and persons affiliated with youth-serving agencies on Aug. 21- 23 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter.August 01, 2001
MarshM.A.L.L.O.W. Project Teaches Kids Wetland Wildlife Conservation
CORPUS CHRISTI – Marshmallow means a soft, squishy, white piece of sugary confection, often roasted over a campfire while songs are being sung, right?July 12, 2001
4-H National, State Shooting Sports Meet July 15-21 In San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO -- Nearly 1,000 4-H participants will converge on San Antonio July 15-21 for the Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Games and the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational Match.June 21, 2001
Community Service Projects Make 4-H’ers ‘heroes,’ Speaker Says
COLLEGE STATION – During his talk at 4-H Roundup on June 14, former U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott O'Grady defined a hero as "someone who does something to help" someone else. And the community service projects on display during the week of Roundup proved that 4-H'ers are just that.June 21, 2001
Capt. O’grady Gives Presentation At 4-H Roundup
COLLEGE STATION – In June 1995, the entire nation held its breath as it waited for the rescue of U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott O'Grady, who had been shot down over war-torn Bosnia. His ordeal and rescue has become the stuff of legends.June 11, 2001
Sonora Readies For Annual Wool And Mohair Events June 19-21
SONORA–The 65th Annual Wool and Mohair Show and the 42nd Annual National 4-H Wool Judging Contest are set for June 19-21. Activities for both events are set for the Sonora Wool and Mohair Company Warehouse and the Sutton County 4-H Civic Center.June 04, 2001
Texas 4-H Celebrates Roundup 2001
NOTE: Due to heightened security, media who wish to attend any part of the Texas 4-H State Roundup must register for press and parking passes. Contact Toby Lepley, (979) 845-1212, for a form to complete prior to arrival. Results from Roundup contests, awards banquet and scholarships will be available on the Web site – http://texas4-H.tamu.edu/roundup/roundup.htm – beginning June 15.June 01, 2001
Ag And Earth Day Celebration
SUGGESTED INTRO: For years we've been celebrating Earth Day, but some Temple area students got to celebrate it by finding out how agriculture ties into careers in science. Jennifer Regar has the story.May 04, 2001
Milam County 4-H'ers Study Veterinary Medicine
CAMERON – Kids and pets just naturally go together. But too often children don't know enough about animals to be conscientious care givers, and the owner-pet relationship turns out to be less happy than it should be.April 30, 2001
Bird-Viewing House Built as Community Project
LEWISVILLE – The blue April sky peeked through the drifting clouds while the breeze ruffled the surface of the pond and the tops of the trees. An egret daintily stepped into the field, searching for a quick lunch. Birds called to each other from tree to tree.April 27, 2001
Entrepreneurial Youth Trade Show Scheduled for May 4
SAN ANTONIO -- Approximately 250 middle school students will showcase their entrepreneurial skills on Friday, May 4, at the Texas Teens Exploring Entrepreneurial Minds (T-TEEM) trade show at the Heritage Room at St. Philip's College.April 27, 2001
Texas 4-H'ers to Compete in Cairo, Egypt
COLLEGE STATION – Brazos Lackey, son of Gary and Diane Lackey and a freshman at Bryan High School, enjoys friends, family, electronics, sports and 4-wheelers – just about everything other 15-year-old boys enjoy.March 16, 2001
4-H Chapters Organized at Fort Hood
COLLEGE STATION – Texas leads the nation in the number of young people participating in 4-H programs – recently released enrollment figures show more than 1 million children from 5 to 19 participate in one 4-H program or another in the state.4-H Receives Education Grant
- March 02 2001 -Texas 4-H Reaches Million-Member Milestone
- February 27 2001 -News Conference
- February 26 2001 -Milam County 4-H’er is Award-Winner
- February 26 2001 -
Western 4-H Roundup Winners Named
- January 24 2001 -Sabinal Sixth-Grader is Winner in 4-H Calender Photo Contest
- December 08 2000 -Military Program Receives Award
- November 13 2000 -Bexar Co. 4-H Receives Two $250,000 Grants for New Programs
- October 12 2000 -Gonzalez to Lead Kids & Kows Educational Program
- September 25 2000 -Texans to Join in National 4-H Celebration
- September 18 2000 -This "Game" for Seniors Does More Than Survive
- August 28 2000 -Texas Teens, Stuffed Animals Ease Children'sHospital Visits
- July 13 2000 -Texas Youth to Experience Legislature at State 4-H Congress
- July 11 2000 -Davis Named South Plains Extension 4-H Specialist
- July 03 2000 -Williams, Pierce Win Meritorious Service Awards
- June 26 2000 -Media Advisory: New Houston Youth Venture to be Dedicated June 17
- June 15 2000 -Texas 4-H Scholarships Top $1 Million for First Time
- June 14 2000 -Texas 4-H Youths Work to Help Hospitalized Children
- June 13 2000 -Texas 4-H is "Rounding Up" the Best June 12-16
- June 02 2000 -Withers Elementary Third Graders Harvest Garden in Dallas
- June 01 2000 -Shores Retires From Harris County'sExtension 4-H Program
- January 20 2000 -Fair Food Fight - 4-H Style - at Texas A&M Dallas
- December 28 1999 -New Facility to Train Youth for the Workforce
- October 21 1999 -Tom Green County Hires New Extension Agent
- October 01 1999 -4-H'ers Appointed to New Tri-state Fair Junior Board of Directors
- September 24 1999 -4-H Home Designer Event Slated in Weatherford
- July 06 1999 -Tri-State Fair in Amarillo Honored for Service by 4-H
- June 11 1999 -Higginbotham, Whiteman Win Meritorious Service Awards
- June 11 1999 -4-H Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced
- June 10 1999 -Third Farm Safety Camp for Youth Slated for June 23 in San Angelo
- June 08 1999 -Extension Youth Leadership Lab Planned for June 14-17 at Prairie View
- June 04 1999 -Texas 4-H Roundup Features Companion Animal Contest
- June 04 1999 -Sonora Readies for Annual Wool Contests June 15-17
- June 01 1999 -Texas 4-H Roundup Planned June 7 through 11
- May 27 1999 -Schertz Named Extension Agent for Wise County
- April 29 1999 -4-H Foundation to Hold Scholarship Application Training
- December 30 1998 -4-H, Exxon Partner to Send Kids to College
- November 06 1998 -1998-99 Texas 4-H Council Elected
- October 13, 1998 -4-H Volunteers Make Blue Ribbon Kids
- October 01, 1998 -Texas 4-H Horse Show Wraps Up in Abilene
- September 08, 1998 -Wildlife Ecology Camp Offered to High School Students
- May 27, 1998 -New 4-H Water Curriculum Makes Splash
- May 21, 1998 -Endowment Funds New 4-H Horticulture Program
- May 21, 1998 -30 Texans Graduate Lifetime Leadership Course
- May 19, 1998 -Texas 4-H Celebrates 90th Anniversary, Looks to Future
- May 19, 1998 -Texas 4-H Center Receives $50,000 Grant
- May 18, 1998 -Teens Encouraged to Sign Up for Houston Entrepreneurial Symposium
- April 17, 1998 -Youth Leaders Can Continue Education at Volunteer College
- April 01, 1998 -County Agent Takes Dedication to National Level
- March 10, 1998 -Texas Earns 4th High Point State at National Western 4-H Roundup
- February 24, 1998 -SPS Honored by Texas 4-H Foundation Board
- December 09, 1997 -4-H Reining Horse Clinic Set for December
- November 13, 1997 -Corpus Couple Bequeaths Endowment to Texas 4-H Foundation
- November 06, 1997 -4-H Specialist Named for Rolling Plains
- November 03, 1997 -Stephenville 4-Hers Win National Dairy Judging Honors
- October 15, 1997 -Extension 4-H Program Has Something to Offer Every Child
- October 13, 1997 -Being a Community Servant -- It's a Dog's Life
- October 10, 1997 -Ad Campaign Gives Kimberly Bailes the Chance of a Lifetime
- October 8, 1997 -4-H Week Launches National Community Service Ad Campaign
- October 6, 1997 -Non-Traditional 4-H Club Explores Career Options
- September 12, 1997 -4-H Alumni and Company Being Sought Out
- September 1, 1997 -El Paso 4-H Plans Environmental Stewardship Challenge Sept. 13
- September 1, 1997 -4-H Program Participants Begin to Reap Rewards
- August 29, 1997 -Volunteers Needed for Sportfishing Project
- July 28, 1997 -19 Students Attend First Entrepreneurs of the Future Camp
- June 27, 1997 -Graham 4-H'ers Take DWI Personally
- June 23, 1997 -4-H Members Awarded More Than $800,000 in Scholarships
- June 03, 1997 -Alcoa Provides $10,000 for Texas 4-H Roundup Speeches, Assembly
- May 26, 1997 -Alcoa Supports Texas 4-H Shooting Sports, Leadership Center
- May 21, 1997 -Copperas Cove Teen Wins $2,000 Financial Literacy Award
- May 20, 1997 -Safety Camp Must for Rural Youth
- May 15, 1997 -Fort Worth 4-H'er Part of Presidents' Summit
- April 28, 1997 -4-H Volunteer Leaders Get Chances to Hone Skills
- March 20, 1997 -Leadership Course Helps Redefine Agriculture Education
- Sept. 24, 1996 -Special Links Being Used to Help Urban School Kids
- May 31, 1996 -Texas 4-H Event Adds New Twist to Eight Decades of Tradition
- May 28, 1996 -Oldest Surviving Tomato Club Member Recalls 4-H in 1912
- March 1996 -4-H Skills Held Gold Star Winner During the Great Depression
- March 1996 -Extension's 4-H Program Has Something to Offer Every Child
- March 1996 -McKinney Named Director of Texas 4-H Center--
- Oct. 5, 1995 -Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships to be Awarded at Annual Texas 4-H Roundup June 5-8
- May, 1995 -