O ne thing visitors frequently comment on as to why they find Fredericksburg and Gillespie County attractive is the area’s cleanliness and neatness. Manicured yards and a pride of ownership is evident all around town and throughout the county. But some areas like our roadways need occasional help. S...

Texas Type They say inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the hell happened. My father turned 90 years old last Friday and I can guarantee that’s what he is thinking. Dad was an avid tennis player for years back when Chuck Taylor Converse shoes and Nike All Courts (and their p...

No more new costs In this day of statewide elected officials waving the banner of, and acting on, Property Tax Relief, here we are at home. In the past, our local elected officials tended to follow in these trends. But now, after approving a 10% increase in property tax rates, more costs are propose...

Native son who commanded in Pacific was an example of leadership to the nation The big news in Fredericksburg the week of Dec. 4, 1941 was that new tr...

Dr. Leo Tynan noted that outside interests with deep pockets have long had the Hill Country in their sights for every conceivable type of project (Fre...

Amendment abuse One of the liabilities of being a popular destination spot is its attraction to individuals or groups who wish to use our special even...