AUGUST 7, 1974 Atlee Lochte was named Schuetzenkoenig of the 79th annual Gillespie County Schuetzenfest held Saturday and Sunday at the Grapetown Shooting Range, with a score of 98 in the centerfire division. Willie Frantzen, 15, of San Antonio, won the rimfire crown with a score of 91. The Bear Cre...

We are in Back-to-School season. On July 31, eight new hires and one past teacher were welcomed to Harper Independent School District during their initial orientation and staff inservice. The Harper Community Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) hosted lunch and every new staff person received a “Welcome Bag”...

Addison Hahn, daughter of Blaine and Marsha Hahn, competed at the MJL5 Goat Jackpot over the weekend. She won Reserve Grand Champion Show B, Heavyweight Reserve Division Champion Show B and Medium Weight Division Champion Show A & B. St. Peter Lutheran Church Council will meet on Friday, Aug. 9 at 9...

www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 691 head Cows and bulls higher Steers 5-7 higher Heifers steady Cows 70.00-160.00 Bulls 90.00-180.00 Bred Cows 130...

Online entries are being accepted for the West Texas Fair and Rodeo Breeding Livestock Show through Thursday, Aug. 15. The fair and rodeo in Abilene i...

The Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch courses will run Aug. 19-Nov. 10 through the Gillespie County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The classes...