Calhoun County Family and Community Health Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

10/28/2025

AgriLife has a brand new program we are piloting here in Calhoun County. We will have two different classes: morning and afternoon- please see below for specifics.
Contact Karen Lyssy (karen.lyssy@ag.tamu.edu) at the Extension office 361-552-9747 if you have questions. If you know you want to register, please text 361-920-9747 and let us know if you plan to attend the morning or afternoon classes.

AFTERNOON classes will be at 3:00pm at the Extension Office in the red brick building on the fair grounds (311 Henry Barber Way, Port Lavaca). This three class series will be held on Mondays in November (November 3rd, 10th and 17th).

MORNING classes will be at 10:00 at the Calhoun County Senior Citizen's Center (2104 W Austin Street, Port Lavaca). This three class series will be held November 5th, 7th and 19th.

09/22/2025

High cholesterol raises your risk of heart disease and stroke—know your numbers and explore tools to help you stay in a healthy range. American Heart Associationhttp://tx.ag/z3x57HC

Cholesterol circulates in your blood. When the amount of cholesterol increases.

09/20/2025

Post 5
Healthy aging isn’t just about genetics — your daily choices matter. 🧘‍♀️🥗💤 From exercise and diet to sleep and social connection, discover research-backed steps to live longer and better. National Institute on Aging - NIH http://tx.ag/i2Di6Kv

We all want to maintain good health as we get older. Learn what research tells us about how to take care of our physical, mental, and cognitive health as we age.

09/19/2025

🧼🍴 Keep food safe with the Core Four: Clean, Separate, Cook & Chill. Wash hands/surfaces, avoid cross-contamination, cook to safe temps, and refrigerate promptly. Learn more Partnership for Food Safety Education 👉 http://tx.ag/0YGOYZm

09/18/2025

Late-night hunger doesn’t mean you’ve failed. 🕘🍽️ From common myths to smart snack tips, learn how to approach nighttime eating with more balance, less guilt, and better habits. Food Insight http://tx.ag/QK5yP6e

Late-night snacking has a bad reputation because it’s often associated with less healthy foods, weight gain or a lack of willpower. But many people report engaging in this behavior. So what should you do when your stomach growls late at night? Fight it off and hope the hunger goes away? Or give in...

09/17/2025

“Scrolling for health” might do more harm than good. Viral nutrition fads on social media can spread misinformation and put teens at risk. Learn how to spot bad advice and support healthy habits. Eat Right http://tx.ag/oiQY1X1

Teenagers get nutrition advice from many sources, including family, friends, health professionals and social media. Unfortunately, the quality of this advice varies.

09/05/2025

08/29/2025

We will not have Walk Across Texas in the Pool on Labor Day.

08/26/2025

No Water Aerobics tonight due to weather.
08/26/2025

08/22/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by mealtime? 🍽️ Take the stress out of eating well with 3 simple strategies for meal planning success—menu tips, pantry must-haves, and smart grocery lists to keep you on track. 🛒🥦 Eat Right http://tx.ag/Zu1nbgK

Follow these three steps and you'll be planning and prepping nutritious and delicious meals that fit your preferences and lifestyle.