Hill Country peach crop should be a sweet one

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas -- It seems like the machines are sorting an endless parade of peaches at the Vogel Orchard in Stonewall, Texas. For owner Jamey Vogel that sight -and sound - are beautiful.  "This year we're running about two weeks ahead of schedule and it's because we had an early winter this year," said Vogel.   The recent rains have made this year's peach crop in Stonewall bountiful ...
http://www.kvue.com/news/local/Peach-crops-producing--154147105.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 15:33:03 -0700

Awesome peach crop for Fredericksburg

This year's rains have been a welcome sight to many Fredericksburg businesses, especially the peach industry.
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/video/hill_country/awesome-peach-crop-for-fredericksburg

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 16:23:44 -0700

Hail Reported In Fredericksburg

The strong storm that swept through Central Texas Monday night dropped reportedly dropped hail in the Fredericksburg area.
http://weareaustin.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_1592.shtml

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 20:03:37 -0700

Constitutional Sheriffs movement touted

With the Primary Election right around the corner on May 29, I want to put in my word in favor of the Constitutional Sheriffs movement which is springing up all around the country. Sheriff Mack of Fredericksburg, Texas, is spearheading the movement.
http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/18672906/article-Constitutional-Sheriffs-movement-touted?instance=special_coverage_bullets_right_column

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 05:12:58 -0700

Wilde About Texas: Fredericksburg heritage honored

The town of Fredericksburg is another year older, and Hill Country residents are gearing up to honor its German heritage and the area's first settlers.
http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories/284681/wilde-about-texas--fredericksburg-heritage-honored

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 11:27:35 -0700

Today's photo: All bull

Bull rider Elliot Jacoby of Fredericksburg, Texas, is thrown nearly under Holly Rollerin in the PBR Touring Pro Division competition during Thursday's 98th Clovis Rodeo in Clovis, Calif. --John Walker / The Fresno Bee
http://thetowntalk.com/article/20120428/NEWS/120428015/-1/rss01

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:58:07 -0700

Mudbugs, music on the menu

Food, music, family fun and more will be on the menu when the Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival returns to Fredericksburg Friday through Sunday.
http://www.fredericksburgstandard.net/articles/2012/05/23/news/04news.txt

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 07:12:58 -0700

Texas vintners anticipate a big rebound in Lone Star wines

Following a severe drought in 2011 that limited the Texas grape harvest, local winery specialists say conditions are right for 2012 to be the best year ever for Texas wines.
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/magnolia/living/texas-vintners-anticipate-a-big-rebound-in-lone-star-wines/article_30f3f252-a5a9-11e1-86c2-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 07:09:24 -0700

One wild ride

Bull rider Elliot Jacoby of Fredericksburg, Texas is nearly thrown under Holly Rollerin the PBR Touring Pro Division competition, during the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo, Thursday,April 26, 2012 in Clovis, Calif.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2018089453_rodeo27blog.html?syndication=rss

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:33:28 -0700

New vineyard establishment workshops to be held in Hill Country

FREDERICKSBURG/COMFORT — The Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present the New Vineyard Establishment Workshop — Part 1 on May 31 at the Fovel Family Vineyard, 1027 Middle Creek Road, Fredericksburg. The program will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress in accordance with the weather and to be prepared to walk through [...]
http://today.agrilife.org/2012/05/18/new-vineyard-establishment/

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 07:54:57 -0700