I have lost count of the number of conversations I’ve had with family members, locals, coworkers and friends about the issues with Fredericksburg regarding its growth, changes and housing crisis. Around here, it’s like sports and the weather — a go-to conversation when banter is needed. Common to th...

We’ve written before about the United States Postal Service delivery being a challenge for local news publishers. This is not a knock on our local drivers, who are out in force, delivering all day and are challenged by their own issues with staffing. But the practices at the national level, compound...

When visitors descend, a healthy perspective is often helpful Wow. Between bluebonnets, bars and Main Street bargains, Fredericksburg had tons of visitors over spring break week. Even the normally lighter early weekdays saw Main Street packed with those seeking a getaway in the Hill Country’s crown ...

People continue to move to Texas in droves. Economist Dr. Ray Perryman noted that the Lone Star State’s population is 30 million, according to U.S. Ce...

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Gov. Greg Abbot has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking ...

The third snow storm of the year arrived Thursday night, bringing from four to eight inches of snow to the county, causing heavy damage and making hig...