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A surprising treat: Wildflower Jelly
Gillespie Life, Taste
A surprising treat: Wildflower Jelly
Culinary Adventure Mark Wieser 
April 9, 2025
In about 1975, the old Lone Star Brewery warehouse near the old SA, F&N Railway depot near Lincoln Street was called to my attention. I bought it and had it moved from its location. A reporter photographed it in transit and ran a story about the move, noting that the building was headed out somewher...
‘Luckiest Man In America’ an entertaining dramedy about ‘Press Your Luck’ controversy
Gillespie Life, Movies
‘Luckiest Man In America’ an entertaining dramedy about ‘Press Your Luck’ controversy
BY MATT WARD 
April 9, 2025
Cinematic Considerations Over the years, there have been many game shows mired in controversy. The tale of Michael Larson on a 1984 episode of “Press Your Luck” remains one of the most unique and ingenious ways to “cheat the system.” Coming from seemingly out of nowhere, Larson broke the mold of the...
In conversation with Joe Bob Briggs, Part 4
Gillespie Life, Outdoors
In conversation with Joe Bob Briggs, Part 4
by Gayne C. Young 
April 9, 2025
Outdoors On Edge Here’s the final portion of my interview with writer and host of the The Last Drivein with Joe Bob Briggs John Bloom - aka Joe Bob Briggs. Take me from writing full length feature magazine pieces and non-fiction books as John Bloom to writing film reviews as Joe Bob Briggs. I was go...
Red-Hotts place third at national dance contest in San Antonio
Community, Gillespie Life
Red-Hotts place third at national dance contest in San Antonio
April 9, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School Red-Hotts dance troupe placed third overall at the Sea World San Antonio Nationals Dance Contest. The Red-Hotts recentl...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
April 9, 2025
Fire donation thanks Thank you to all the first responders for working so hard to protect the property, people and animals from the Crabapple fire; pu...
Lege has a bill that could help fight fires
Commentary
Lege has a bill that could help fight fires
April 9, 2025
Lawmakers can help with communication, funding initiatives Landowners who watched the Crabapple Fire grow into the largest in county history understan...
A spring cleaning of family debts
Commentary
A spring cleaning of family debts
Ken Esten Cooke 
April 9, 2025
Texas Type It is the season for spring cleaning, and the weather has been great to open the windows and let the fresh air inside as homeowners clean a...
Agriculture, News
USDA accepting risk coverage applications through Tuesday
April 9, 2025
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting enrollments and elections for the Agriculture Risk Cover...
Agriculture, News
Capital Farm Credit offers grants for 4-H, FFA students
April 9, 2025
Capital Farm Credit’s 2025 Community Outreach Grant Program for 4-H and FFA students is accepting applications through May 1. This annual program is d...
5 things to know about backyard chickens
Agriculture, News
5 things to know about backyard chickens
By Laura Muntean AgriLife Today 
April 9, 2025
With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs. However, caring for a flock requires...
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