Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Randall County FCH

06/12/2026

✨ Upcoming Class: Diabetes 101

Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed, are caring for someone with diabetes, or are navigating insulin resistance yourself, this class is designed with you in mind!

Join us on Monday, June 15th from 6:00–7:00 PM for a beginner-friendly conversation focused on understanding diabetes from both a nutrition and human health perspective.

⛑️ We’ll be joined by a healthcare professional guest speaker who will help break down the basics in a practical, approachable way!

Topics will include:
✨ Understanding blood sugar & insulin resistance
✨ Nutrition basics & carbohydrate awareness
✨ Everyday management tips
✨ Building confidence in your health journey

Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools in managing diabetes.. and you don’t have to navigate it alone. ♥️

06/09/2026

Summer has a way of filling our calendars fast, between work, family, activities, and trying to soak up a little sunshine along the way.

Sometimes it helps to have one place filled with ideas, encouragement, and resources that make everyday life just a little easier.

This month’s FCH newsletter is packed with meaningful content, upcoming events, practical tips, and simple inspiration for caring for yourself, your home, and the people around you.

We hope it feels less like “one more thing to read” and more like a helpful conversation with your community. ♥️

06/08/2026

✨WE HAVE SPOTS STILL OPEN!!

Join our “Summer Hustle” training designed for youth who want to learn soft skills, customer service, responsibility, and confidence working with the public!

Participants can choose from 3 exciting tracks:
🍔 Food Service Training
🌱 Lawn Care Business 101
🩹 First Aid & Babysitting

✔️ Only $25
✔️ Earn a certificate of completion
✔️ Great resume builder for summer jobs and future opportunities

Whether they want to babysit, mow lawns, or land their first job, this training helps youth feel prepared and confident to earn money this summer!

Details & Registration below ⬇️

05/15/2026

We are praying.. 🙏🏼♥️

Our hearts are with our Canyon community following the devastating fires and evacuations last night. We are especially grateful for the first responders, firefighters, law enforcement, emergency crews, and neighbors who stepped in to protect lives and property during an incredibly difficult night.

To every family impacted, displaced, or uncertain today, please know the Canyon community stands with you. The Canyon Chamber of Commerce is here to help support, connect resources, and share community needs as we move forward together.

Canyon has always been a community that shows up for one another in hard times, and we know that spirit will continue in the days ahead. Please continue praying for safety, containment, and for all those affected.

If you or your business has immediate needs, resources to offer, or ways the Chamber can help connect support efforts, please reach out to us directly. ❤️

📸 cred : Tristi Weston Flatland Build Co.

05/12/2026

UPDATE: due to recent events we have postponed this class until a later date so everyone can focus on what matters most.. ♥️

✨ Upcoming Class: Diabetes 101

Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed, are caring for someone with diabetes, or are navigating insulin resistance yourself, this class is designed with you in mind!

Join us on Monday, May 18th from 6:00–7:00 PM for a beginner-friendly conversation focused on understanding diabetes from both a nutrition and human health perspective.

⛑️ We’ll be joined by a healthcare professional guest speaker who will help break down the basics in a practical, approachable way!

Topics will include:
✨ Understanding blood sugar & insulin resistance
✨ Nutrition basics & carbohydrate awareness
✨ Everyday management tips
✨ Building confidence in your health journey

Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools in managing diabetes.. and you don’t have to navigate it alone. ♥️

05/11/2026

Children are our most precious passengers, and something as simple as a properly installed car seat can save lives. Did you know the Texas Department of Transportation reports that nearly 46% of child car seats are used incorrectly? That’s why we’re hosting a FREE Car Seat Check-Up Event this Wednesday at the Canyon Library! 🚗🩵

Certified technicians will help ensure your child’s seat is installed correctly and fits your child safely, because every ride matters.

📍 Canyon Library
📅 Wednesday
⏰ 3:00-5:00pm

Come by for expert guidance, safety tips, and a little extra peace of mind for the road ahead. 💛

05/09/2026

Children don’t just listen to what we say.. they learn from what we do.

The way we respond, communicate, manage stress, and show kindness becomes part of how they understand the world.

Small moments of connection build:
✨ Confidence
✨ Emotional security
✨ Communication skills
✨ Healthy relationships
✨ Lifelong coping skills

Ways to be present today:
• Make eye contact during conversations
• Put phones away for a few minutes
• Listen without rushing to fix
• Invite them into everyday tasks
• Model calm and kindness
• Celebrate effort, not perfection

You don’t have to be perfect to make a lasting impact.
Being present is powerful.

Family & Community Health ✌🏻♥️

05/08/2026

✨ Pressure Canning Workshop ✨

Ready to build your food preservation skills and learn the basics of pressure canning safely and confidently? Join us on May 16th for our next hands-on canning class!

This workshop is great for beginners, home gardeners, hunters, farmers market vendors, or anyone wanting to learn safe methods for preserving low-acid foods at home. We’ll cover the essentials, answer your questions, and you’ll get hands-on experience throughout the class!

And of course.. you’ll get to take home what you make! 🫙✨

Spots are limited, so register early!
Register here: ⬇️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew_YuKcBA7am77txDH2g_ehq2e7Qnskbc1xucpk3UM2PXBSA/viewform

04/20/2026

This weekend we hosted our first canning workshop of the season, and our very first cooking class in our newly renovated space! It was an absolute joy to meet everyone, share research-backed food preservation practices, and spend time learning together.

Weekends like this are a reminder of what Extension does best: bringing people together, building confidence through education, and creating practical skills that serve families for years to come.

We’re grateful for everyone who joined us and can’t wait for all that’s ahead this season..♥️

04/15/2026

Life is full and busy, sometimes you need that reminder to take care of what matters most.

This month’s The Homefront brings together simple ideas, trusted information, and everyday recipes to help you care for yourself, your family, and your community without adding more pressure to your plate.

Because it’s not about doing everything..it’s about doing what matters, a little at a time. ♥️