Wednesday, February 24, 2021
As one of over 29 million Texas residents that endured the recent deadly polar vortex-driven winter storm, I had ample time while sitting in the darkness and cold of my home as the storm thrashed our state to reflect on what it means to live through history and what I can learn from this crucible…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Now through March 6, “Battle of the Alamo Commemoration” will honor the anniversary of the 1836 siege and Battle of the Alamo with 15 days of special tours and events at the historic Alamo site.
The events bring the Alamo’s unique story to life, inspire visitors, and honor all those who lived,…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
FEBRUARY 24, 1971
The first patients were admitted to the new Hill Country Memorial Hospital on Monday morning and the new medical institution immediately swung into operation to fulfill the high purposes for which it was established by the citizens of the community.
Local ambulance firms…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Have you ever met someone famous like a U.S. president, a legendary entertainer, or a worldrenowned doctor?
Probably many of us have met at least one famous person. A few have possibly met two or three famous people.
But one local woman was intriguingly destined to meet multiple world-famous…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Fredericksburg High School students are preparing a performance of “The Fastest Woman Alive” for the University Interscholastic League’s One Act-Play contest.
Texas schools present an 18-to-40-minute play to move forward to six possible levels of the competition all the way to the state level.…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
By Tuesday afternoon, Harper Athletic Director Chad Zener gathered enough information to cancel the boys’ baseball tournament but was still holding out hope for hosting the Longhorn Relay Carnival on Thursday.
“This week, we’re supposed to have the Longhorn Relays, followed by the junior high meet…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Harper girls’ basketball team stopped Yorktown’s 22- game win streak with a deluge of threes and fast feet to win the Class 2A Region IV Area championship, 56-48, in Devine on Monday.
“We had a great fast start to the game, jumping up, 20-2 (in the first quarter),” said Head Coach Vance Millican…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
In order to meet demand and with several performances selling out, Fredericksburg Theater Company has added two more performances of “9 to 5: The Musical.”
The two added performances are Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. The show now has five remaining performances…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott convened a meeting with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, and members of the Legislature to discuss the spike in energy bills affecting many Texans following the recent power outages throughout the state.
“We have a responsibility to protect Texans from spikes in their…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Gillespie County Commissioners Court will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in the courthouse.
Due to the winter storms last week, the regular meeting scheduled for Monday, Feb. 22, was canceled. The short meeting on Friday will include items that need to be addressed before the…
