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Thou shall not commit crape murder
Agriculture, News
Thou shall not commit crape murder
Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon 
December 10, 2025
There are many ways to trim crape myrtles, but not all of them are correct. I have seen crape myrtles gently thinned and trained like trees, clipped incorrectly to form a round ball, cut down to the ground to restart growth or had their all their top growth lopped off (aka crape murder). The proper ...
Agriculture
4-H’ers launch Hygiene Committee
December 3, 2025
Gillespie County 4-H announced its new Gillespie County 4-H Hygiene Committee, a student- led inititative. A group of 4-H members formed the committee after learning from the Gillespie County Health Board that many individuals and families in Gillespie County struggle to access basic hygiene items. ...
Local named to Texas Beef Council
Agriculture
Local named to Texas Beef Council
December 3, 2025
Karrie Menz, a Fredericksburg native, was elected to serve on the Texas Beef Council (TBC) Board of Directors for fiscal year 2026. The TBC board consists of 20 directors nominated by producer organizations or industry segments from across the state. “Karrie’s expertise in beef quality and food safe...
How insects can ruin perfect pecans
Agriculture, News
How insects can ruin perfect pecans
Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon 
November 26, 2025
That pecan might have looked perfect on the outside, but when you cracked it open, you may have found an unwelcome surprise. Black spots on pecans can...
Agriculture, News
Gillespie County Pecan Show scheduled for Dec. 8
November 26, 2025
The annual Gillespie County Pecan Show will be held Monday, Dec. 8, at the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office. This year’s festivities will co...
Agriculture, News
GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK AUCTION REPORT – Nov. 19
November 26, 2025
Gillespie Livestock Co., Inc. Market Report www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 860 head Cows and bulls ..................... lower Steers ..............
Agriculture, News
AG BRIEFS
November 26, 2025
The Gillespie County Extension Office will host its annual 5 Hour Continuing Education Units (CEU) Program on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m.-2:45 p.m. a...
Farmers to the Rescue
Agriculture, News
Farmers to the Rescue
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
November 26, 2025
The saying, ‘There is no gift like the gift of giving,’ stuck with Keith Lindig since he heard it from a preacher years ago. Lindig, a farmer in Stone...
Agriculture, News
Gillespie Pecan Show, bake-off set for Dec. 8
November 19, 2025
The Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office will celebrate all things pecan on Monday, Dec. 8, for the annual Gillespie County Pecan Show. The fest...
Agriculture, News
Sheep and goat group raises scholarship funds
November 19, 2025
The Hill Country Sheep and Goat Organization awarded $36,500 of scholarships during its 57th annual Style Show and Luncheon at the YO Hotel Resort in ...
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