After spending an hour on the phone with an unnamed governmental agency, I came to a conclusion that bureaucracy’s only purpose is to preserve itself. Our task this day was to let a certain state agency know that our retail business had closed years ago and to please stop sending us forms to report ...

Tickets for the 63rd St. Mary’s School Turkey Dinner are now on sale for $12 each. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 26. Prize tickets are also available at five for $20. Tickets can be purchased at the school office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arrowhead Bank, First United Bank, the St. Mary’s pari...

The Fredericksburg Community Orchestras first concert of the season is set for Friday, Oct. 24 and features music of the Silver Screen and Beyond. The free concert will start at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Halle, 212 W. San Antonio St., Fredericksburg. “This concert truly offers something for everyone — ...

The Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation kicked off its annual donation campaign at the beginning of October to support teachers across all give ca...

Back in the ’50s, my mom wasn’t much for baking snacks other than cookies. She never bought chips — certainly not Fritos. At our school’s corner lunch...

Writer-director Derek Cianfrance finds inspiration for his latest film, “Roofman,” exploring the duality of good and evil. His lighthearted, comedic, ...