Refugio County Extension Office-Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

06/06/2026

New World Screw Worm has reached Texas. Please utilize https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/new-world-screwworm as a resource for you. Along with USDA, Texas Animal Health Commission and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

In response to the increased activity in Mexico regarding New World screwworm, Texas A&M AgriLife provides research-backed information to Texas citizens.

06/06/2026

Can you recognize the signs of a New World screwworm infestation?

It is important to regularly monitor livestock, domestic animals and wildlife for signs of NWS, and report suspected cases even if you are unsure.

Get the facts: tx.ag/SuspectNewWorldScrewworm

06/05/2026

https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/event-advance/lone-star-healthy-streams-and-friends-workshop-set-for-june-25-in-refugio/

Texas A&M AgriLife organizations will host a Lone Star Healthy Streams and Friends Workshop from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on June 25 in Refugio.

06/05/2026

Through the passage of House Bill 1592, the state legislature has established a

statewide Agriculture Alert System. The system was designed and developed by

Extension, with the help of the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal

Health Commission. The system is designed to send out an alert to subscribers about a

potential pest, disease, etc. that is a potential threat to Texas Agriculture. Citizens can

sign up simply by going to https://agalert.tamu.edu/ and registering their name, email

address and the county or counties that they wish to receive alerts.

View current disease and pest alerts affecting Texas from the Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas Department of Agriculture, and Texas Parks and Wildlife. Subscribe to receive email notifications and stay informed. Subscribe to Alerts

06/04/2026

REFUGIO – Landowners, ranchers and residents interested in water quality, conservation and land management will have an opportunity to learn from experts and receive free testing services later this month

06/04/2026

The Lone Star Healthy Streams Program and Texas Well Owner Network will host a watershed workshop on Thursday, June 25, at the Refugio County Fairgrounds in Refugio. The program is

06/04/2026

🚨DINNER TONIGHT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!🚨

You don’t want to miss this! Dinner Tonight: Trip to the Mediterranean tickets are now on sale at the Goliad County Extension Office.
This will be a six-course meal featuring fresh, summery flavors.
Door prizes!
Guest chefs!
$30 per person.
Limited seats available.

Tuesday, June 30th
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Goliad Methodist - Family Life Center

Visit the Goliad Extension Office to get your tickets today! Cash or check, please!
329 W Franklin

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