In the wake of a natural disaster, the instinct to clean up, rebuild and move forward is entirely natural, jumping right in, eager to restore some sense of normalcy. Through my experience in state and local government, I’ve learned that taking a few thoughtful steps early in the recovery process can...

Conservation groups call on Texas Legislature to to make sensible changes The recent Guadalupe River floods on the Fourth of July was heartbreaking. We mourn those who perished and thank those who have pitched in to help reclaim and recover. But the catastrophic flood which claimed more than 100 liv...

Jails are cold, hard, inhospitable places. They are not built for comfort. They are designed to keep guests inside until their reservations run out. By my count, Gillespie County has had seven jails. The county had a jail before it had a courthouse which says a lot about priorities. The first jail, ...

Amazing recovery efforts boosted by selfless locals who helped with floods No matter the rivalries, when our neighbors hurt, Gillespie County resident...

Like another time We moved to Fredericksburg in 1999 for the same reason many others did — because it was a small town. My husband, Champe, owned a lo...

Community Foundation, Red Cross have stepped up to assist a town in need The tragic flooding just 25 miles to the south is devastating on so many leve...