The Gillespie EEA/Pilot Knob EE Club held its Christmas covered dish lunch on Friday, Dec. 12 at the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension building. Following the lunch, the 2026 Gillespie Extension Education Association/ Pilot Knob Extension Education Club officers were installed. They included Alice...

Capital Farm Credit (CFC) will be awarding $1,000 scholarhsips to graduating high school seniors. The deadline to apply is March 16, 2026. “Capital Farm Credit is honored to support the future of agriculture and rural communities across Texas,” stated a CFC press release announcing the scholarships....

Allison Lindig, Jim and Michelle Bobo and Kris Lackey won the Gillespie County Pecan Show on Dec. 8 in their divisions. The contest judged five entries of pecans grown by local producers. Entries were judged based on percent kernel and color. Grand champion winners get a yard sign to celebrate their...

Gillespie County 4-H announced its new Gillespie County 4-H Hygiene Committee, a student- led inititative. A group of 4-H members formed the committee...

Karrie Menz, a Fredericksburg native, was elected to serve on the Texas Beef Council (TBC) Board of Directors for fiscal year 2026. The TBC board cons...

That pecan might have looked perfect on the outside, but when you cracked it open, you may have found an unwelcome surprise. Black spots on pecans can...