Springtime show a big draw for visitors to local attractions “The earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson There is something special about wildflower season. The annual show brings forth the cycle of life from seed to full, glorious maturation. It is a reminder of our blessings in every fiel...

Former president’s words at immigration service are a stark contrast to today W e came across these words from former President George W. Bush, also the former governor of the great state of Texas, from an immigration ceremony held in Dallas several years ago. We post these for reflection in an era ...

Guest column hat happened at Fort Martin Scott?” That question has been asked repeatedly in recent months by residents throughout Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. Because of my previous involvement with both the fort and the Former Texas Rangers Foundation, many friends and neighbors have reache...

T exas is now home to 465 data centers with another 70 sites under development. The large amount of water these facilities use is concerning to say th...

Continue the fight Since we have voted in the Republican primary on Nov. 3, perhaps we now can get back to a collaborative joint effort by all parties...

One of Fredericksburg best-known 20th-century restaurants got its start after one of those tumultuous events that come out of nowhere and turn lives u...