Anyone who spends time driving on the roads of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County has likely, at one time or another, viewed the unconventional little truck with the word “Sidekick” painted on the side. It stands out. And that was exactly the point for Tim Bobo when he launched Sidekick, his short-...

Actions speak louder than words. The Bible contains a few dozen scriptures that extol the value of doing over speaking. A Google search attributes use of the idiom to a variety of speakers and writers as early as 1200. Clearly, the idea has been around a long time. Maybe for so long that we — litera...

The 290 West Business Park, located at 1500 U.S. 290 West, celebrated its grand opening on April 23 and features six locally owned businesses. Effex Powder Coating, Laser Engraving and Media Blasting, owned by Paul Larson and son Logan, was the first business on site, and is now joined by Salzman’s ...

As the Grand Finale of Fredericksburg’s 175th Anniversary approaches, I’ve tried to think about the complicated blend of ideas, hopes and fears that m...

Four of the events scheduled during the 175th anniversary weekend on May 5–8 will be live-streamed so friends of Fredericksburg, former residents of o...

A Kerrville-based healthcare organization has opened a branch in Fredericksburg off U.S. 87 South and is accepting new patients. Peterson Health, whic...