Iwas asked to investigate a barbecue sauce recipe that was submitted by Billy Roeder to the Fredericksburg PTA Cookbook’s 11th and 12th editions. Deanna Fischer thought it unusual for a male to have submitted a recipe. Most — likely 99%-100% — were submitted by mothers. It turns out that Billy wasn’...

Cinematic Considerations No one goes to see a “Mission: Impos s i ble ” movie for the plot. The who’s and why’s don’t really matter. It’s what Ethan Hunt and by extension, Tom Cruise as a performer and stuntman, are doing that makes this action franchise unlike any other. Cruise continues to escape ...

Outdoors On Edge I’m not a good enough writer to convey just how bad my mead turned out. But I’m going to try. But first … a little history. Perhaps the oldest alcoholic drink in history, mead is made by fermenting honey mixed with water. Also known as honey wine or honey beer (despite not technical...

May 21, 2025 www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 880 head Cows and bulls ....................... steady Steers ..........................................

Nearly 120 graduating high school seniors, including six from Gillespie County high schools, were awarded $1,000 scholarships this year, in five Capit...

Soprano saxophonist Edward Goodman delivered high and powerful notes at the Fredericksburg Music Club’s final performance for the season on Sunday, Ma...