MAY 14, 1975 Gillespie County was pelted by hail, high wind and heavy rain last Thursday afternoon when day turned into night as the weather arrived. Some of the worst damage hit east of town where Chester Ellebracht and Kevin Pfeiffer lost 1,000 turkeys. Some peach growers suffered damage while oth...

The annual Ag Day hosted by the Gillespie County Farm Bureau is set for Thursday, May 15 at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. “Ag Day is an educational event for Gillespie County elementary students that gives them insight into the very important role that agriculture plays in their everyday life, ...

The Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office will host three workshops throughout the month of May. Upcoming extension office workshops Reducing Wildfire Danger at Home: This program will cover fire risk factors for homes and landscapes, reducing wildfire intensity around homes, and landscapes les...

Parasite could pose a risk for Texas cattle The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced on May 11 the suspension of live cattle, hor...

The Fredericksburg Fire EMS Department, Gillespie County volunteer fire departments, crews from other counties and the Texas A&M Forest Service have t...

The Grace Center will kick off its Grace Ambassador program to promote healthy relationships and support for peers on Thursday, May 15 from 6 to 9 p.m...