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 favorite place to escape, so I packed up my tent and some books and got away from the computer and from work for a restful night. My idea of rest is silen...

Here are the reasons for our newspaper’s changes. But we’ll keep all the good stuff. This week’s edition is a bit different and we hope readers will enjoy the change as well as recognize our reasons for it. As our industry is constantly evolving, so must our newspaper. Our press is located in San Ma...

P arks aren’t just for running and throwing a frisbee. They’re important for our well-being. TheFredericksburgParksFoundation (visit them online at fbgparks.org) will host a “Party in the Park” this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal park. They’ll have live music featuri...

The window for signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is now open through Jan. 15, with most Texans expected to pay considera...

In college, I remember working at a convenience store. The minimum wage was $3.25 an hour and that’s what we cashiers were paid. It wasn’t glamorous, ...

Fast response I had a 50-plus-year-old tree fall overnight into the street and on my fence. I saw the lights of the police car about 6:30 a.m. Monday....