Tick talk: How to spot, avoid, remove ticks in Texas

The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human-biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of the female adults. — Photo by Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife

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By Allison Randazzo Texas A&M AgriLife on June 25, 2025

As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas, whether you’re hiking, camping, ranching or gardening.

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ALL FOR AG EDUCATION

November 26, 2025

The 19th Annual Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner brought out a crowd of locals on Saturday to the favorite fall activity for many hunters and wildlif...

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Rodriguez resigns as FISD leader

By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter

November 26, 2025

Superintendent to move to Baytown-area district; search on for new schools chief The Fredericksburg Independent School District board of trustees anno...

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Candidate filing deadline for primaries is Dec. 8

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The Gillespie County Elections Office is gearing up for a busy 2026 mid-term election season. Dozens of federal, state and local positions will be on ...

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Energy projects will be topic for executive session

November 26, 2025

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will meet in executive session on Tuesday, Nov. 25, to talk with legal counsel about proposed energy projects...

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George H.W. Bush Gallery to reopen Dec. 6

November 26, 2025

The National Museum of the Pacific War will celebrate the grand reopening of its principal exhibition space, the George H.W. Bush Gallery on Saturday,...

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Ice rink now open for holiday skating

November 26, 2025

Heritage School will continue its holiday tradition on the ice, after a Thanksgiving break. The Eisbahn will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m...

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