Hood County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

08/26/2026

Many of you across the county woke up this morning to heavy smoke blanketing our area. This smoke is coming from the Ross Fire, a large wildfire currently burning in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties. Overnight and early this morning the winds shifted, carrying the smoke south into Hood County.

While the smoke can look and feel concerning, it is primarily from the Ross Fire and not from new fires within our county at this time.

Please continue to stay alert and report any fire activity immediately. Things to watch for include:
✅Visible flames
✅Thick black smoke
✅A concentrated rising column of smoke

If you see something that doesn’t look right, call it in right away - this gives our firefighters the best chance to get ahead of a new start before it grows.

Thank you for staying alert and helping keep our community safe.

08/12/2026

🌟 Calling all early childhood professionals! 🌟

Get ready for a day of inspiration, learning, and practical takeaways at the Central Texas Early Childhood Education Conference!

This year's theme, Wired for Wonder: Little Humans, Big Brains, celebrates the incredible development happening in children's early years and how educators can support that growth every day.

🎤 Featuring keynote speaker Albert Wright, nationally recognized educator, author, and three-time Trainer of the Year!

✅ Professional development hours
✅ Hands-on ideas you can use immediately
✅ Networking with fellow educators
✅ Customized breakout sessions designed around YOUR needs

📅 September 12, 2026
📍 Tarleton Ag Mechanics Building, Stephenville, TX

Reserve your spot today!
🔗 https://forms.gle/8wKWwEpzWRwW9ajJ9

08/06/2026

07/23/2026

07/08/2026

As Texas producers come to grips with the threat of New World screwworm, another new invasive pest — pasture mealybug — is casting a growing shadow over the state’s forage and livestock industries, according to AgriLife Extension experts.

Learn more with the Texas Crop & Weather Report: tx.ag/CW070726

07/06/2026

Great program happening tomorrow evening at 6PM at the Glen Rose High School Auditorium. It will be open to the public and there will be 2 CEU’s available for applicators. Come join us for the most up to date information on New World Screwworm and other pests.

06/28/2026

06/26/2026

Hood and Somervell county Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting this informative event in Glen Rose!

06/09/2026