Help for Gillespie County is on the way. Texas and local governments are set to receive $27.6 billion as part of American Rescue Plan. Gillespie County is projected to receive $5.23 million, according to projections from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Fredericksburg will receive an e...

On June 19, 2016, our community suffered a significant loss when the Fredericksburg Social Turn Verein was deliberately set on fire. The Turner Hall, as it was more commonly known, was the site for many events for many years. From dances to wedding receptions, graduation parties to reunions, I dare ...

Texas’ rivers are iconic. But the groundwater that sustains them is invisible. State law perfectly captures this dichotomy. Naturally flowing water in rivers and streams is owned by the state and held in trust for the public good. That’s because we can see what that water means to us: It provides fo...

A letter from Judy Siracusa in last week’s edition was incorrectly edited. Siracusa meant to praise the Pedernales Electric Co-op linemen who helped r...

This Dr. Seuss story is a classic example of Divisive Diversion, plus exploiting Cancel Culture fear by conservative media. Don’t worry, you still can...

Arthur D’Andrea, the chair and sole remaining member of the Public Utility Commission, resigned late last week at the request of Gov. Gregg Abbott. D’...