The City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg Independent School District will hold elections on Saturday, May 5. Filing for the positions will end on Friday, Feb. 16. Three seats on city council and two seats on the school board are up for election.   FISD board race Two of seven seats of the Frede...

As part of its fourth annual Red in Fred heart health campaign, Hill Country Memorial will host educational events and health screenings throughout February and early March. “Each year the Red in Fred program has grown, thanks to the community’s involvement,” said Jayne Pope, HCM CEO. “This year, as...

With the rekindling of the Easters Fires of Fredericksburg Pageant in 2018, the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association is seeking volunteers who would like to participate as bunnies. The pageant will be presented on Easter Eve, Saturday, March 31, beginning at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.) at...

  Hill Country Memorial will host a free “Red in Fred” presentation about heart health on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at K-Bob’s Steakhouse. A complimentary din...

Sophie Gau dreams of becoming a nurse. Born in Cambodia, Gau is one of more than 50 students who spend Tuesday mornings or evenings with tutors to lea...