Scott Louis Panetti evaded the death penalty four times over 31 years for the murder of his in-laws. The 67-year-old former Fredericksburg resident died in a prison hospital in Galveston of acute hypoxic respiratory failure on Saturday, May 26, a c c ording to his death certificate. Panetti was admi...

Gillespie County ranchers face a resurgent threat in the screwworm, whether they make their money from cattle sales or hunting leases. County Agent Brad Roeder said the screwworm threat was working its way up from Mexico. On May 11, the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended cattle imports due to ...

The Advisory Committee of the Crabapple Fire Relief Fund, housed at the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, gave six $10,000 grants to each volunteer fire departments in Gillespie County that helped in extinguishing the Crabapple Fire which burned nearly 10,000 acres in March. “The volun...

Local Boy Scouts enjoyed free airplane rides provided by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1088 on Saturday, May 31. Along with their ride...

CAMP CAVU, an immersive five-day aviation camp designed for youth ages 14-18, will offer aspiring aviators the opportunity to explore the world of fli...

Each Saturday through Aug. 16, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area will host guided hikes along its Summit Trail. The hikes will run from 9:30-11:30 a.m...