Here in Fredericksburg, when we think of Thanksgiving, our minds turn to a cool November, turkey and the story of the Pilgrims and Wampanoag in 1621. Texas, with its deep and often overlooked history, holds a claim to a much earlier, and distinctly Texan, celebration of gratitude. It took place not ...

Jill Elliott, owner of Black Chalk Home & Laundry and Haberdashery, has seen a shift in the business landscape of Fredericksburg. “Sales have been perpetually down, pretty much all year,” Elliott said. “Everyone’s been struggling and we’ve had some hard conversations with other shopkeepers. Everyone...

The 18th annual Tannenbaum Ball, sponsored by the Gillespie County Historical Society, will be from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at The Hangar Hotel’s Airport Conference Center, 155 Airport Rd. “Here’s Looking at You, Christmas!” is the theme for the annual holiday party and fundraiser for the Pioneer...