The author’s son, Barrett Young, with a sailfish hauled from the Gulf of Mexico. — Photo by Gayne Young
Sports
A trip to Guatemala
“What? Drink a beer at 7 a.m.?!”
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April 1, 2026
Above, shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday, the Robinson 44 helicopter arrived with thousands of Easter Eggs at this year’s Egg Drop at the Gillespie Count...
Sports
April 1, 2026
Riley McGuffie hit an inside the park home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to lead the Fredericksburg High School varsity girls softball team to...
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
April 1, 2026
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court heard from many of the applicants for 2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds during its Thursday, March 26 spec...
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VISITOR BUREAU
Oliveira promoted Fresno County tourism; will begin duties May 11
April 1, 2026
The Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau (FCVB) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Lisa Oliveira as its new president and chief executive...
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FISD
April 1, 2026
The Fredericksburg Independent School District (FISD) met on Wednesday, March 25 to hear Fredericksburg High School (FHS) updates, discuss the need fo...
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EASTER FIRES
April 1, 2026
A Gillespie County tradition returns this weekend, as the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association presents the Easter Fires of Fredericksburg ...
