Does redistricting count as ‘extraordinary’ threat to the Texas public? No. The Texas Constitution states that special legislative sessions are to be called by the governor on extraordinary occasions. It seems as though Gov. Greg Abbott has been using these ad hoc meetings as a way to govern rather ...

T his year, the oldest continuous county fair in Texas will turn 137. The Gillespie County Fair is a big part of what makes Texas so special, as rural communities celebrate their agricultural roots with song, livestock shows and gusto. Our fair is so established that Friday is considered a holiday f...

Texas Type Igrew up in a small town much like Fredericksburg, and we also looked forward to our big fair in Rockdale each year. Just like Fredericksburg has changed with tourism, our market had changed from farming and ranching to industrial when Alcoa built its giant smelter in the 1950s. The town ...

Texas Type Welcome to adulthood, lad. It’s both great and terrible. “Adulting” is a phrase conjured up by college kids transitioning into the workforc...

Peregrine Energy gets attention of congressman; state leaders could take lead Welcome to the fray, Representative Chip Roy. Perhaps he can help steer ...

F redericksburg Independent School District was ahead of the curve on banning cell phones during class time. But the state’s new law, House Bill 1481,...