Last week, the Gillespie County Commi s s ioner s Court unanimously voted to replace the 24-year-old flood control ordinance. The Pedernales River Alliance recognizes and applauds the county engineer and the commissioners for their actions. Their efforts were not prompted by the horrendous Kerr Coun...

Lots of wisdom in Old West-themed take on modern technology Ever feel anxious, overwhelmed or even depressed? The answer could be what’s in your hand — the constant companion — the screen. The following was shared by a friend of this newspaper, Lindy Segall. Like all of us, he has battled the use of...

A person can tell if something doesn’t pass the smell test by imagining a proposal is being done by “the other side” in our proverbial political games. If it doesn’t smell fair when “they” do it, chances are it’s unfair when “we” do it, as well. Such is the case with the current redistricting effort...

The prices of Americans’ favorite grilling meats are sizzling this summer. This year saw the lowest inventory of cattle since 1951, according to the U...

“Bugs in the Backyard,” a Nature Series program sponsored by Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center, is a chance to explore the hidden world of i...

The Food & Wine Festival Preview Week Silent Disco event in the Slate Theory cellar on Friday flowed smooth and seamlessly due to DJ Cali (James Calho...