Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) crews started their day Monday, Dec. 30, at 4:30 a.m., when dense fog created electrical pole fires in the Harper area. Over 1,000 residents in Gillespie County were without power when 13 poles caught on fire, which affected 1,700 electrical meters, accordin...

Tomorrow As we wind down 2024, here’s a look at some of the key events affecting the economy and potential effects going forward. By any definition, it has been quite a year. One of the most notable events was the decrease in U.S. inflation, down from about 9% to less than 3%. Even with the aggressi...

It’s Our Business The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives conducted a survey with The Harris Poll last September and recently published the results. The survey explores perceptions of a sampling of U.S. adults about their local chamber of commerce, the role chambers play in their communiti...

It’s Our Business Last week, my low tire pressure indicator came on as I started the truck on a cold morning. My first thought was that the overnight ...

Michael Fojtasek, a Michelin- starred chef and three-time James Beard finalist for Best Chef: Southwest, will debut The Restaurant at Albert Hotel on ...

A new surgery center is set to open in Fredericksburg, and it aims to provide community-centered service to a wide variety of patients. The center is ...