A Gillespie youth team took first place at the Texas 4-H Roundup that took place from Monday through Thursday, June 3-6. The team, consisting of Anne Ferguson, Rose Ferguson, Natalie McDonald and Bella Sione, placed first for the FCH Quiz Bowl in Bryan/College Station. The county congratulates the 1...

Hill Country Sheep and Goat Organization met Monday, June 3, at the home of Fran Dendy at Harper. Guest speaker was Kimberly Kraus of Fredericksburg, who is also known as “The Monarch Midwife.” Kraus spoke of her mission to support and create public awareness of monarch butterflies and their migrati...

Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting have until July 15 to file a report with the Gillespie County Farm Service Agency (FSA). An acreage report documents a crop grown on a farm or ranch and its intended uses. Filing an accurate and timely...

Walnut caterpillars, fall webworms make pecan trees party pads Lawn & Garden If your pecan tree has branches stripped of foliage or skeleton leaves wi...

Local 4-Hers who would like to be considered for Silver Star and Gold Star awards, are urged to complete the application being accepted by the Gillesp...