Children ages 8-11 years old interested in vegetable gardening can sign up for the Gillespie County Junior Master Gardener program. The class, which is scheduled to start on Wednesday, Sept. 25, will meet on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. through Nov. 13. This program is limited to 10 people. The co...

Over 150 people were on hand to watch award presentations at the 2024 Gillespie County 4-H Banquet held Aug. 5 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office. Eight awards for service were presented to 18 students and contributors. The barbecue chicken meal with green beans, macaroni and cheese, rolls a...

I awoke early morning last week to the sound of … skittering. Right by the bed. Being that I had just woken up, my first thought was, “That cat has finally done it. She has finally caught a mouse, brought it inside and now it is loose inside my house.” I laid still in bed, until the skittering stopp...

All lactating dairy cattle must test negative for H5N1 avian influenza before being moved across Texas for fairs, shows and exhibits, according to the...

Members of the four wildlife management associations in Gillespie County are reminded that the deadline to pay annual membership dues is Friday, Aug. ...

Rain followed by sunshine can mark the need for livestock owners to confront the insects and parasites that thrive in the summer season. To help owner...