Each year, American Farmland Trust holds a Farmers Market celebration to raise awareness of the “vital role farmers markets play across the country.” The summer-long event includes a vote for the best market in each state, in regions, and in the nation. This year’s event started in June and is comin...

Staff Report DRIPPING SPRINGS -- The Dripping Springs Farmers Market will be operating from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays until further notice. Last week, the market changed its hours for the July 13 event due to the afternoon temperature anticipated to be 105 with a heat index up to 110. “Our produc...

By Megan Wehring County and city leaders continue to encourage residents to  participate in city government meetings, town events and other local activities in their area. To find out where and how to participate, here is a condensed list. More opportunities are available through city and county web...

It’s not uncommon for Javier and Joanna Gonzalez to wake up at the crack of dawn to perform routine checks on their livestock. As the owners of Blue Earth Farm, situated on 10-plus acres near Buda, Javier’s and Joanna’s morning routine goes a long way toward preparing for the selling season. In toda...