Check your yard’s health with soil test

A soil test can help determine what’s needed for soil health, but it’s not the only thing landowners can use. — Photo by Beth McMahon

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Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon on January 15, 2025

I’m going to let y’all in on a little extension secret. Whichever extension agent says “soil test” or talks about doing “soil tests” the most gets a merit bonus from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

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SYMPHONIES BORN IN FREDERICKSBURG

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April 16, 2025

Andrea Thompson sings a soprano solo during the Van Der Stucken Festival performance of Der Hölle Rache (Queen of the Night Aria) Saturday evening at ...

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A pause on local development

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor

April 16, 2025

Development within the city limits received the lion’s share of attention in a four-hour Fredericksburg City Council meeting on Tuesday. Council membe...

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Early voting begins on Tuesday

April 16, 2025

Early voting in the City of Fredericksburg municipal election begins Tuesday, April 22. Election Day will be Saturday, May 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On ...

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County appoints disbursement of Crabapple Fire donations

By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post publisher

April 16, 2025

Medical services council idea presented by local resident Gillespie County Emergency Services personnel are working to apply for the Federal Emergency...

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We’ll see unsettled weather pattern

April 16, 2025

The last measurable rainfall across Gillespie County occurred on Friday night and Saturday morning, April 5-6. The local area has been very dry and so...

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Locals to aid with fire recovery funds

April 16, 2025

The Crabapple Fire Rebuild Fund —administered by OneStar Foundation — raised $85,000 which will be transferred to the Community Foundation of the Texa...

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