Summer is always a challenging time for Texas ornamental and vegetable gardens, but a record heat wave and drought have made it especially difficult to keep plants from turning brown and crispy. So, how can we manage our gardens until rain and cooler temperatures bring relief? Michael Arnold, Ph.D.,...

Have you ever thought about just turning the irrigation off, and seeing what would happen to your lawn? Would your grass survive? It is a risk, not watering your lawn at all. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension did a drought survival turfgrass trial in 2006 and 2007 in San Antonio, and this can give some c...

The Hill Country Community Needs Council is accepting applications for school supplies from Gillespie County families meeting income requirements. The deadline to register is Aug. 1. Those interested can call the Needs Council at 830-997-9756 or stop by the office at 1904 N. Llano St. Applications f...

Schreiner University in Kerrville awarded 11 Gillespie County students to President’s List or Dean’s List for their work in the spring of 2022. To be ...

Signor Vineyards will be hosting a “Frose All Day” event benefitting the Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, July 30. The winery is locat...

Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education has announced the 20th summer production of “Oliver! Jr.” The play will run this weeken...