Monday, January 28, 2019

Save the Date: District IV 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training


District 4 is in the process of planning a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for Saturday, February 16th and Sunday, February 17th in Texarkana, Texas (Bowie County).




Southern Meat Pen & Single Fryer Classic Rabbit Show


Wednesday, January 23, 2019

2019 Summer Camp

Summer Camp Registration opens on Monday January 28th at 8am! 
There is also a 2019 Summer Guide, this has a little more information on each camp. 
Additionally there are flyers and one-pagers at texas4hcenter.tamu.edu under the camps tab.



Grayson County: 2019 Youth Agrobotics Challenge

The Grayson County 4-H Program is excited to announce they will be hosting a Youth Agrobotics Challenge on Saturday, March 2nd following the Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show. Youth in 3rd to 12th grade may enter and at least one member of the team must be in Texas 4-H or FFA. Teams can register at https://grayson.agrilife.org/agrobotics


4-H Hunting Project Coach Training



Monday, January 21, 2019

REMINDER: Junior/Intermediate Recordbook Workshop & County Council Meeting - 1/28/19



JUNIORS/INTERMEDIATES - Grades 3-8

Travis County  will be hosting a Junior/Intermediate Recordbook Overview for 4-H members in grades 3-8 on Monday, January 28th, as the educational program of our County Council Meeting.  The Council meeting will start at 6:30 PM with the recordbook informational starting at 7 PM.  The workshop will be held at the Travis County Extension Office at 1600-B Smith Road.

Please RSVP at the link below!  
  • The Senior link will be active until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 28th!
  • The Junior/Intermediate link will be active until 11:59 PM on Sunday, January 27th!






RSVP: Travis County 4-H Recordbook Informationals

Sunday, January 20, 2019

TCYS Reminders for this morning!

Good morning!!! Some things to remember at the Travis County Youth Show this morning:

  1. Sale declarations for exhibitors with more than 2 livestock projects eligible for sale are due this morning in the show barn office
  2. All exhibitors need to clean their pens
  3. Tear down will start as animals load out

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Good Luck Steer & Heifer Exhibitors!!

Good luck steer and heifer exhibitors!!! We hope everyone is moootivated to do their best today!



Good luck Swine Exhibitors!!!!

Good luck to all of our swine exhibitors this morning!!!!


Friday, January 18, 2019

TCYS Youth Fair Sale Declarations are due tonight by 9 PM

If you have 3 or more Youth Fair Items that are eligible for Auction, you need to email your declarations of what you want to sell at Auction to TCYS@live.com by 9 PM TONIGHT.


Good Luck Lamb & Goat Exhibitors!!!

Good luck everyone! Remember to "Make the Best Better" and put your best foot forward today!!! It's not about winning or losing, but how much hard work you put into your projects and practicing your skills!


Thursday, January 17, 2019

REMINDER: Dog Project Meeting 1/21 - RSVP

Please join us for our next Dog Project Meeting!  Other Counties are welcome!  We'll be talking about reading dog food nutrition labels and what they mean.

RSVP at https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-events/registrations/ 


It's TCYS Check-In Day today!!!

Gooood morning! It's check in day at the Travis County Youth Show!!!!! We are out and about at the Expo Center if you need anything!!

Please remember that Agents will be out of the office Thursday through Sunday!!!!


Wednesday, January 16, 2019

REMINDER: 2019 Rodeo Austin School Tour Sign Ups - Due 1/23/19 at Noon

We have received the dates for youth in grades 9-12 to serve as a school tour guide at the Rodeo Austin show.  Youth will need to commit their entire day from 8 AM to 2 PM to serving in this leadership role and must be academically eligible to be excused from school in February.  
Youth must register for their day of choice by noon on Wednesday, January, 23, 2019. Once you sign up, you are fully committed to that date, so be sure to triple check your schedule before signing up.

Click here to sign up as a tour guide!  A copy of your selection(s) will be emailed to the address submitted in the form.

Show Calf Sale


Thursday, January 10, 2019

2018-2019 TCYS & Travis 4-H Consumer Decision Making Results

Congratulations to all of our participants!!  We are incredibly proud of everyone's performances - y'all did a great job showing sportsmanship and on your reasons.

Please remember that everyone was VERY close on placements and reasons, so do not get discouraged if you didn't get the placing that you wanted at the contest.  Your scores showed us that you all are on the right track and are learning some great skills to help make you successful in life!


Refashion Retreat

Refashion Retreat is January 25-27, 2019. Early registration ends on January 11 at 11:59 pm, there will be a 10% late fee from January 12-18th. Each camper is required to have an adult chaperone for this retreat.
Participants will shop at the Brownwood Good Samaritan Ministries and refashion that outfit throughout the weekend. Participants will also be guided through some fashion and interior design techniques.