While the creation of homecoming mums is a one-off annual craft for some, the grind is all year long for local makers like Stacey York. “Homecoming never stops for me,” York said. “I will start making braids right after homecoming is over and keep going around because we have to make the braids and ...

Meierstone Vineyards’ owners take their roots seriously. Krystal Stone Patel points to a picture of herself as a toddler hanging on the wall. In it, she pours sugar into a barrel of Mustang grape wine as her grandmother, Dora Meier, looks on, rollers in her hair. “She’s probably getting ready to go ...

This year’s Gillespie County Queens contest drew 15 contestants, one of the largest competitor draws in Gillespie County Fair’s history, according to organizers. “We tried to get a big court to try out this year, and these ladies (the fair court) are responsible for that,” said Eric Scott, co-chair ...