Prairie View A&M introduces county extension agent for Jim Wells County

Jan 24, 2026

Prairie View A&M program leader Jimmy Henry introduced Ann Marie Torres as Jim Wells County’s community and economic development agent; Torres said she’ll focus on small-business support, youth entrepreneurship and workforce and financial‑literacy classes across county precincts.

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Jimmy Henry, program leader for Prairie View A&M University’s community and economic development unit, introduced Ann Marie Torres as the university’s extension agent assigned to Jim Wells County. "This is, an expense that's totally covered by Prairie View A and M University," Henry said, explaining the appointment and extension partnership with AgriLife Extension.

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