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Cancer screenings available under Medicare
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AMARILLO 'Many people might not know they have already paid through Medicare for certain medical services and supplies in hospitals, health providers' offices and other health-care settings, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialist.Andrew Crocker, AgriLife Extension gerontology health program specialist, said these services are eit
And may all your Christmas budgets be in the black
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COLLEGE STATION -- People can't do much to assure a white Christmas, but they can avoid going further into the red. Don't dip into savings or max out credit cards just to purchase gifts, Texas AgriLife Extension Service family economics specialists recommend. Instead, think of creative ways of gift-giving and to celebrate the season. "When peo
Food servers get handle on safety through online training
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COLLEGE STATION 'Savory flavors and a satisfied appetite should be what's remembered about eating out, not a lengthy illness, food experts agree. “Every time you go out you are putting your life in someone else's hands to properly prepare your foods,” said Rebecca Dittmar, Texas AgriLife Extension Service food protection management associate. “We do
Fashionably frugal: Holiday 'want' list may focus on others' 'need' list
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COLLEGE STATION 'If concern about the current U.S. economy has zapped traditional holiday spirit, replace your "want" list with your community's "need" list. Staying within a budget might be easier done if focused on the needs of others, family finance experts with Texas AgriLife Extension Service suggest. "People should be planning ahead to
More changes coming to Medicare in 2009
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AMARILLO 'More changes are in store to Medicare in the coming year, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialist. “The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced changes to the Medicare program for 2009,” said Andrew Crocker, AgriLife Extension gerontologist.“These changes will take effect Jan. 1. It is important to look carefully a
Experts suggest altering recipes for healthier holiday fare
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COLLEGE STATION 'The holidays are a time for fun, family and lots of food. And Texas AgriLife Extension Service experts have suggestions on how to alter recipes and make better food choices for healthier holiday eating.The sugar, fat or salt content of almost any holiday recipe can be reduced without a noticeable difference in taste, said Dr. Mary B
New AgriLife Extension agent named for Schleicher County
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ELDORADO 'Cody J. Bundick will assume duties as the Texas AgriLife Extension Service agent for agriculture and natural resources in Schleicher County effective Dec. 1. Schleicher County judge Johnny Griffin and Scott Durham, AgriLife Extension administrator at San Angelo, made the announcement. Bundick will spend November working in AgriLif
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McCulloch County gets new AgriLife Extension agent
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BRADY 'Vance Christie will become the new Texas AgriLife Extension Service agent in McCulloch County effective Nov. 1, according to a joint announcement by McCulloch County Judge Randy Young and Scott Durham, AgriLife Extension administrator at San Angelo. “Vance will be the new AgriLife Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources in this
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AgriLife Extension starts livestock labor education pilot project
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HEREFORD 'The Texas AgriLife Extension Service has created the Agricultural Workforce and Community Development Program to address one of the key issues identified at the High Plains Livestock 2027 Conference. Worker retention through communications and training, as well as the ability of employees and their families to become active participants in
AgriLife Extension: pumpkin acreage down but plenty of quality pumpkins available
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FLOYDADA 'Pumpkin carvers and pie makers won't have to look too hard this season for just the right one because the quality of this year's crop is outstanding, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service pumpkin pro. J.D. Ragland, AgriLife Extension agent in Floyd County, the “Pumpkin Capital of Texas,” said this year's yields are average, pla
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