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Washington County Extension highlights community health programs; agents announce free summer 'Credit 101' course
Summary
The county Extension Service reported quarterly activities focused on family and community health, financial literacy and chronic disease management. Stephanie Rudolph said the office now has six agents and announced a free summer 'Credit 101' course; community partners praised agent Mary Sanders for her outreach and a new dementia support program.
At a Washington County Commissioners Court meeting, Stephanie Rudolph of the Washington County Extension Service presented the office's quarterly impact report for the December–February period, focusing on family and community health initiatives and partnerships.
Rudolph said the county now has six Extension agents and highlighted recent programs including youth education, a financial literacy series run with Citizen State Bank, and monthly chronic disease management workshops. "Because of that, we noticed that there was a need for people who are wanting to find out how to raise their credit," Rudolph said, announcing a free "Credit 101" course to be offered this summer in partnership with Dr. Tina Henderson.
Mary Sanders, the county's family and community health agent, received extended recognition from local partners who appeared at the commissioners court. Janet Crane, who described starting a new 501(c)(3) called Flourishing with Friends to serve people with dementia, said Sanders has volunteered consistently and built meaningful connections with participants. "She showed up and she has connected with one of our gentlemen — she's an outstanding person," Crane said.
Shelby Smith, executive director of Brenham Next, described Sanders' work with youth on financial stewardship, nutrition and exposing students to local resources. "Our youth are being shaped and molded by incredible human beings," Smith said of Sanders' contributions.
Emma Wright of the Sumaka Professional Women's Club and Willie from the senior center also praised Sanders for nutrition workshops and well‑attended gardening classes.
Commissioners thanked the Extension staff and invited staff and community members forward for a group photo. The Extension said it will report additional program outcomes at the next quarterly update.
