As the rains in July soak into the soil, gardeners may see new additions on their lawns. White mushrooms forming circles have popped up in the area. Also called fairy rings, they may look nice, however, they are likely poisonous. If residents have these white mushrooms growing in their yard, they’re...

Pioneer Memorial Library has a slate of events scheduled for August, related to reading, music and health topics. Throughout the month of August, library visitors can participate in a backto- school themed scavenger hunt, and spot school supplies around the building’s first floor. On Friday, Aug. 8 ...

AUGUST 6, 1975 Two 17-year-old marksmen took top honors at the 80th annual Gillespie County Schuetzenfest Sunday afternoon at Grapetown. Walton Heimann was named centerfire Schuetzenkoenig, while Leslie Feller took honors in rimfire. The Tivydale Shooting Club topped Bear Creek to take team honors. ...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a webinar for producers to learn about disaster and technical assistance on Friday, Aug. ...

Gillespie Livestock Co., Inc. Market Report July 23, 2025 www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 779 head Cows and bulls .................. steady Steers...

“Bugs in the Backyard,” a Nature Series program sponsored by Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center, is a chance to explore the hidden world of i...