Fredericksburg will celebrate Independence Day with a slate of community events on Friday, July 4. Kiddie parade To kick off the day, the VFW Auxiliary will host its 45th annual Kiddie Parade, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Adelsverein Halle on Marktplatz. No pre-registration or fee is required to ent...

Fredericksburg businesses and offices have announced their closures and altered hours for the Fourth of July holiday. Government • County offices: Closed. • City offices: Closed. • State offices: Closed. Law Enforcement Offices • Closed Friday, July 4. Gillespie County Health Division • Closed Frida...

The clumsy beetles may seem annoying, but they’re mostly harmless. Wizzie Brown, an entomologist in Austin gives advice on what Texans need to know about June bugs, including their environmental benefits and how to deal with them around the house. What are June bugs? The nickname “June bug” refers t...

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Longhorn Cellars, Texas Heritage Vineyard and Texas Wine Collective — all located just east of Fredericksburg — will host a series of three weekly pok...