I am traditionally one of those folks who does not like to start decorating for Christmas until after Thanksgiving. That was the “rule” at my boyhood home. And for many German families, the Christmas tree was not revealed to the kids until Christmas Eve. This year, I have had to make concessions due...

The first cold snap has already been here, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service wants to remind individuals to protect their pets, plants and pipes from low temperatures. Protect pets Pet owners should make preparations to protect their animals from cold temperatures. It’s important to remember ...

The local Salvation Army service unit is looking to hire bell ringers for this year’s “Rescue Christmas” campaign. Positions will be available for paid positions at $10 per hour as well as volunteer ringers. Those who are interested in volunteering or applying for the paid positions, are invited to ...

On Tuesday, the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce released its new Quarterly Business Insights Report, which focuses on the status of Gillespie Count...

Fredericksburg was listed as the fifth-best “place to retire in Texas” by SmartAsset, a financial services company. The company gathered data on three...

Save Texas Wineries, a Hill Country group advocating for better laws concerning Texas wineries, will host the Texas Winery Political Action Committee ...