The H5N1 bird flu — widespread in wild birds worldwide and the cause of outbreaks in poultry, U.S. dairy cows and even several recent human cases among agricultural workers — is a prime example of mixed species disease transmission occurring where wildlife and livestock interact. “Infectious disease...

Seven Gillespie County 4-H students qualified for State 4-H Roundup competition in Bryan-College Station June 2-5. Bella Sione, Emma Geistweidt, Rayleigh Beyer and the team of Addison Hahn, Brodie Roeder, Reese Sagebiel and Pecos Worrell all qualified for competition on the campus of Texas A&M Unive...

Members from the Gillespie County 4-H clubs, Fredericksburg and Harper ISD FFA chapters will be competing in livestock shows around the state, including Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show this weekend. The Gillespie show will be Jan. 1-4, 2025, at the Show Barn at the Gillespie County Fair Ground...

After more than 48 years of serving the Texas Hill Country, Nixon Real Estate will merge with Fore Premier Properties. “We’ve built a legacy of trust ...

Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) crews started their day Monday, Dec. 30, at 4:30 a.m., when dense fog created electrical pole fires in the H...

Tomorrow As we wind down 2024, here’s a look at some of the key events affecting the economy and potential effects going forward. By any definition, i...