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Jamie Laratta wore a fourthgrade M&M costume to her chemotherapy appointment to honor her best friend who died in 2004 and whose birthday falls ...
December 24, 2025
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Above, Kara Prior, left, and her mother, Rhonda Nelson, both of Fredericksburg, helped Kepton, age 6, and Kelton, 3, have a visit with Santa Claus...
December 24, 2025
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The dynamic urban centers dotting the vast Texas landscape play a dominant role in the economic prospects of the state. Our latest forecast shows expa...
December 24, 2025
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December 24, 2025
Twelve municipal employees from Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay and Burnet recently completed a nine-month Local Government Leadership cer...
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December 24, 2025
Local skaters have less than two weeks left to visit Eisbahn, the local ice-skating at Marktplatz. Eisbahn is operated by Heritage School of Frederick...
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December 24, 2025
You know what they say about superheroes? “Superheroes always have complicated lives!” That line comes from “Kid Comet and the Sixth-Grade Showdown,” ...
News, Second Front
December 24, 2025
Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler If you are searching for a cold and snowy Christmas, you will need to head north to Alaska or somewhere in the Ro...
Agriculture, News
December 24, 2025
2025 Harper Livestock Show Saturday, Dec. 20 at Harper High School Show Barn The 2025 Harper 4-H and FFA Livestock Show saw 95 entries this year. The ...
Agriculture, News
December 24, 2025
STEERS American Class 1 — 1. Macey Taylor; 2. Jorie Jenschke. Champion American Steer — Macey Taylor. Reserve Champion American Steer — Jorie Jenschke...
Agriculture, News
December 24, 2025
BREEDING SHEEP Dorper Ewes Class 1 — 1. Tinley Jacoby; 2. Holden Gideon; 3. Landon Jacoby. Class 2 — 1. Blair Marschall; 2. Connor Schmidt. Southdown ...
Agriculture, News
December 24, 2025
MARKET LAMBS Fine Wool Class 1 — 1. Taelynn Tatsch; 2. Emma Geistweidt; 3. Kaelyn Wolsey. Class 2 — 1. Emma Geistweidt; 2. Brodie Roeder; 3. Tinley Ja...
Sports
December 24, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School ninth grade boys’ basketball squad is off to a 6-3 start during the 2025-2026 basketball season. Below is a recap of so...
Sports
December 24, 2025
Behind a 19-point performance from William Spaeth, the Harper Longhorns varsity boys’ basketball team claimed a 65-41 road win over the Sonora Broncho...
Sports
December 24, 2025
The Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) No. 16 Harper Ladyhorns basketball team trounced the Junction Lady Eagles last Tuesday, 58-26, in Junction....
Sports
December 24, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys’ basketball team picked up a huge 55-43 win over the Blanco Panthers last Tuesday at Blanco High School. “...
Sports
December 17, 2025
Tucker Hale and the Fredericksburg High School varsity boys’ basketball team used a strong second and third quarter performance to overpower San Anton...
Sports
December 17, 2025
The Harper Longhorns varsity boys’ basketball team went 2-2 this week at the Comfort Basketball Tournament in Comfort last Thursday through Saturday. ...
Sports
December 17, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls’ basketball team is riding a fivegame winning streak after sweeping all of its opponents during the 2025 ...
Gillespie Life
December 24, 2025
One Saturday morning in the late 1950s, I walked into my best friend’s house and found his parents busy in the kitchen making tamales. It was clearly ...
Gillespie Life
December 24, 2025
Donors have until Monday, Jan. 5, to contribute to a holiday drive benefiting The Grace Center of Fredericksburg by providing daily living essentials,...
Gillespie Life
December 24, 2025
The annual membership meeting of the Gillespie County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, in the Gillespie County Hi...
Business
Entrepreneur opens town’s only dedicated music shop
December 24, 2025
When Michael Lederer moved to the Hill Country two years ago, he knew it wouldn’t be long before he started up a project. With decades of experience i...
Business
How hospice brought joy and peace to brave teen
December 24, 2025
In a place where neighbors greet each other by name and kindness runs deep, Methodist Hospital Hospice and Family Care is more than healthcare, it’s a...
Business
December 24, 2025
It’s Our Business Having been in different parts of the world over the Christmas season, I have experienced many different Christmas traditions. After...
