Brown County Better Living for Texans

07/29/2025

Were you a part of Walk Across Texas in Brown County through Better Living for Texans? If so, this is for you!

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💙 From a pandemic lifeline to a walking family—thank you, Brown County Walk Across Texas.

These miles we’ve shared have meant more than words. My time as your admin is ending, but the journey goes on.

📞 To join future Walk Across Texas programs, contact the Brown County Extension Office at 325‑646‑0386 and ask for Courtney Parrott. She, along with Nick Gonzales (4-H), will continue leading this group forward.

Because every step counts. 👟

07/20/2025

🌱 This garden grew more than vegetables—it grew friendships, purpose, and health. 💚

I’m so proud of this project—and the many, many others—that have made a difference in our community through Texas A & M Agrilife’s Better Living for Texans/SNAP-Ed. As SNAP-Ed funding comes to an end this September, I’m grateful for the partnerships, memories, and impact we’ve built along the way.

✨ Together, we planted more than seeds—we planted hope.

🌱 Growing More Than Vegetables: A Community Success Story 🌱 Three years ago, Brown County Better Living for Texans (BLT) and the Brownwood Senior Citizens Center turned an unused space on the south side of the center into a thriving raised bed garden. What started as a small project has blosso...

07/19/2025

MyPlate Quiz!

What is the best way to know the bread you buy is whole-grain?

-The bread tastes "grainy."
-Bread is brown in color.
-The first ingredient says "Whole ______."
-Another customer says so.

https://www.myplate.gov/resources/tools/quizzes