Brushing scams are back in full force - Fredericksburg Standard

Gillespie County’s Horticultural Extension Agent Beth McMahon received “mystery seeds” in the mail. – Submitted Photo

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Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon, on February 4, 2026

Brushing scams are back in full force

I confess, I’m a bit of a skeptic. When someone offers me something for free, I always wonder what the catch is. You should be a skeptic too if you receive seeds that you did not order in the mail.

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GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK AUCTION REPORT – Jan. 28

February 4, 2026

Gillespie Livestock Co., Inc. Market Report www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 1249 head Cows and bulls .................. steady Steers ...............

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Extension agents teach what’s ripe for picking in tomato program

February 4, 2026

The Gillespie County Extension Office agents will talk about growing and cooking tomatoes on Friday, Feb. 6. The Grow It, Cook It, Preserve It class r...

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Plantastic Vegetable Gardening seminar set for February

February 4, 2026

Learn about the top vegetable gardening mistakes at the annual Plantastic Vegetable Gardening Seminar on Feb. 27. The Gillespie County AgriLife Extens...

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Success through agriculture education

Brodie Roeder finds livestock judging is a path to better breeds

February 4, 2026

Brodie Roeder saw what an agriculture education can do for him last week. On Jan. 22, Roeder exhibited the Supreme Champion Ram, a Dorper, and the Res...

Residents get a say on Enchanted Rock expansion

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Residents get a say on Enchanted Rock expansion

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

January 28, 2026

Tripling in size of current footprint will add recreation options The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department presented a conceptual plan on the expansion...

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FREDERICKSBURG ISD

Board to call $160-million bond election

Maintenance, safety, saving long-range are factors in calling for new high school

By McKenna Dunworth Standard-Radio Post reporter

January 28, 2026

A bond election set for May 2026 may give the Fredericksburg Independent School District (FISD) $160 million dollars for the construction of a new hig...

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