This time of year, I like to relax on the back porch in the late afternoon. A gentle breeze and temps between 85 and 90 are near ideal conditions for back porch sitting. Except for those pesky flies. They drive me crazy. They land on my fly swatter, while I’m holding it, mocking me. They fly in my e...

Informed’ Chicken little was right — metaphorically speaking. What is falling is confidence in our institutions and respect for truth, integrity, education and science. In fact, J.D. Vance gave a keynote address in 2021 stating, “The universities are the enemy.” He argued that universities have beco...

JUNE 4, 1975 Huge crowds are expected here over the weekend as Fredericksburg plays host to the Second Annual Luckenbach World’s Fair Saturday and Sunday at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. The fair opens with a parade Saturday morning. Artists and craftspeople from all over are expected to sell a...

The recent rains were a needed blessing for our ranchers, farmers and gardeners. Everything is green but now the heat is returning. Looking for a few ...

The Grapetown Community Club will host the Grapetown School Open House on June 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The school is located at 7325 Old San A...

For the month of June, the Luckenbach Country School will host three pinochle nights on Sundays, June 8, June 15 and June 22 at the school, 3566 Lucke...