Problems related to the overserved small compared to wine visitor value Finding a balance between the benefits and problems of alcohol- related tourism shouldn’t negate the benefits the industry and its investment bring to Gillespie County. Yes, the occasional visitor is overserved and causes proble...

I t’s our habit to avoid calling out every instance of asininity arising from Austin, if only to spare ourselves and readers the hours it would steal from each day. Sometimes, though, we have to stop and take account of something so astounding in its foolishness that it deserves comment. Such is the...

Parasite could pose a risk for Texas cattle The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced on May 11 the suspension of live cattle, horse and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border due to the continued and rapid northward spread of New World Screwworm (NWS...

Texas Legislature considers solutions to low voter turnout Just about 15% of 8,069 registered voters in the city limits showed up to vote in the munic...

A rocket from Cañon City High School in Cañon City, Colorado is launched from Pad F during last Thursday’s SystemsGo Central Texas launch event at the...

The Optimist Club of Fredericksburg’s t-ball season will start Saturday, May 10 and includes the third-annual Duck Derby. The free family-friendly eve...