Lifestyle

The 96th Annual State Convention of the Texas Extension Education Association met in Longview on Sept. 10 and 11. The early bird workshops on Tuesday morning were on “Coffee Beans” and “Caregiver Self Care.”

Blinn College livestock judging teams showcased their skill at the State Fair of Texas with standout performances by individual competitors and impressive team placements in the sophomore and freshman divisions. Blinn placed third with 4,612 points in the sophomore competition, and its freshman team was second with 4,242 points in the novice division Monday in Dallas.

Blinn College District Director of Simulations Sami Rahman will tackle the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on nursing education at two upcoming conferences. As the demand for skilled healthcare professionals continues to rise, so has the role of AI in training the next generation of caregivers.

The Extension Education Association (EEA) of Austin County, a proud partner of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, presented its annual contributions to local nonprofit organizations in September.

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The gardening education program EC-LGEG (Early Childhood - Learn Grow Eat Go) at Sealy Elementary School is off to an exciting start as kindergarten students dive into a season of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration.

Caden Freeman is enrolled in Blinn’s CDL Truck Driving Program with plans to start his own truck driving business For Caden Freeman, 18, driving is the ultimate freedom. When his father steered him toward the Blinn College District’s CDL Truck Driving Program to turn his passion into a career, the Bryan native never looked back.

Kaesee Brune, a sophomore at Bellville High School, knows a thing or two about participating in the Austin County calf scramble event. “Last year was my first year participating in the Austin County Fair Calf Scramble.