Fight BESS Thankfully, Hill Country citizens are becoming aware of the dangers posed to Fredericksburg and surrounding areas by the proposed lithium battery storage facilities in Harper and another near Marshall Springs. Almost every BESS site currently in operation in the U.S. has experienced a fir...

Coach Tony Knopp had a lot to say, but he wasn’t exactly wordy. When called upon to express himself, he didn’t beat around the bush. He once spoke to a group of young athletes about food and a healthy lifestyle. Not once did he mention glutens, carbs or proteins. He didn’t quote weight watchers or e...

Last weekend showed off so much good in Fredericksburg, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and a talented assortment of artists, musicians and organizers. We’re grateful to Johnny Nicholas and all his talented friends who hosted the 28th Annual Big Band Bash at Hill Top Café last weekend, featuring...

Hunger, humanity With favorable age, health and environment, survival without water can sometimes be stretched from three days to seven — but with dir...

Texas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. Those included measures to raise the h...

Every now and then, it’s good to get away, and I had a chance to do that for a night this past weekend. South Llano River State Park is a closeby favo...