February 12, 2018 - When we care for our landscape and gardens around our homes, we often must fight a number of pests. 

Pests that include insects, fungus, mites, viruses, animals and more. 

And there is a great deal of debate on what is the best way to fight such pests. We can treat with conventional methods, organic pesticides, home-brew recipes or even simply do nothing at all and let the fittest survive!

February 5, 2018 - Step Up & Scale Down is a 12-week nutrition and fitness program to help Americans choose a healthful eating plan to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Register NOW and get the motivation you need to get in shape for summer vacation!
 
Step Up & Scale Down and Tone in 20 Class Sessions Registration and Weigh-in 
1. Scale Down by Setting Goals 
2. Step Up to a Healthy Plate 
3. Reading Nutritional Labels 
4. 5K Fun Run and Walk 
5. Healthy Snacks Cooking Demo 
6. Know Your Numbers 

January 17, 2018 - It’s a new year and time for a new you!  Become the biggest loser in Shelby County — of weight, that is. A monetary award, gym membership, a hair make-over, massage, and various gift cards are among the prizes available for the most successful competitors in the county’s weight loss and physical fitness program.

January 12, 2018 - Twenty-six Shelby County teams competed in an 8-week walking challenge to walk across Texas in a physical fitness activity hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Health and Fitness Fair Committee. 936 Cross-fit of Center sponsored top walker prizes.

December 22, 2017 - I was falsely accused last week. A distraught homeowner called about the hordes of insects that had come into her house. They were Lady Beetles looking for a place to overwinter.