What is Healthy South Texas (HST)?
HST is a comprehensive effort by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M University Health Science Center to reduce preventable diseases and their consequences.
Working in 27 southernmost counties of our state, HST aims to improve both health education and health outcomes. The effort will educate community members on healthy food preparation; encourage regular physical activity; and provide resources for preventing diabetes, asthma, and infectious disease. We will engage families and work with community partners such as hospitals and clinics.
Walk Across Texas! is an eight-week program designed to help Texans establish the habit of regular physical activity. Each adult team may include up to 8 team members, all working together to reach the 832-mile goal.
I would like to recognize “Team Next Destination Please!” as Jim Hogg County’s Walk Across Texas Champions for Summer 2020. Together they compiled a total of 1,755.67 miles.
Pictured from L-R:
Dr. Susana Garza, Joann Carreon, Alice Serna (Team Captain), Irma Villarreal, Priscilla Galvan, Joann Valderas, Fantina Garcia (Not pictured, Erika Lopez)
Congratulations to all JHCISD Schools for receiving recognition as Healthy South Texas Schools! 07/29/2020
2019 Youth Walk Across Texas Champions
JHCISD 8th Graders
2019 Adult Walk Across Texas Champions
JHCISD “Fast Feet”
Benefits of Physical Activity
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