It’s brutally hot right now, but why not use that to your advantage? Soil solarization uses the heat of the summer to steam the soil, killing disease spores, insect eggs, root knot nematodes, living weeds and weed seeds. It takes only four steps and it’s organic, too! Soil solarization can be used w...

The heat wave that has swept across the state has taken a toll on many water wells in Texas, which were already affected by extended drought conditions. With a lack of moisture and record-setting temperatures, people who rely on well water need to be aware of the signs that their well may run out an...

Gillespie County 4-H leaders, participants and families marked highlights of the 2022-2023 year and ushered in the new year of youth activities. Gold Star Awards, the highest honor for 4-H veteran students, were presented to Ridley Strackbein, Charli Olfers and Brylie Roeder. Silver Star Awards, whi...

Would you like to know what I’ve been doing a lot lately? Watering. Watering the basils and snapdragon on my front porch. Watering my raised bed of st...

Former interim director Al Davis is now director of the Texas A&M Forest Service. The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents named Davis directo...

Members of the Harper FFA chapter traveled to Stephenville on April 27 to compete in the state Land, Homesite, Range & Pasture and Dairy Career Develo...