Gillespie County ranchers face a resurgent threat in the screwworm, whether they make their money from cattle sales or hunting leases. County Agent Brad Roeder said the screwworm threat was working its way up from Mexico. On May 11, the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended cattle imports due to ...

The Advisory Committee of the Crabapple Fire Relief Fund, housed at the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, gave six $10,000 grants to each volunteer fire departments in Gillespie County that helped in extinguishing the Crabapple Fire which burned nearly 10,000 acres in March. “The volun...

The name screwworm refers to the feeding behavior exhibited by the maggots as they burrow (screw) into the wound. These maggots and their feeding cause extensive damage by tearing at the hosts’ tissue with sharp mouth hooks. The wound will become larger and deeper as more and more eggs hatch and lar...

CAMP CAVU, an immersive five-day aviation camp designed for youth ages 14-18, will offer aspiring aviators the opportunity to explore the world of fli...

Each Saturday through Aug. 16, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area will host guided hikes along its Summit Trail. The hikes will run from 9:30-11:30 a.m...

Frantzen-Ahrens Post 7105, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) invites local Army veterans and community members to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S...