CULINARY ADVENTURE Oktoberfest is not as old of a tradition as some might think. A Bavarian king named Ludwig I held the first Oktoberfest in honor of his marriage in 1810. The citizens of München (Munich) were all invited to attend the festivities on the fields outside of the city gates. Forty-thre...

PET OF THE WEEK Meet Ebony, the adorable feline who recently proved that she’s not just a pretty face. This sassy lady-cat raised four kittens with sheer determination and a sprinkle of attitude. Ebony may have a resting angry face, but don’t be fooled by her tough exterior — she’s sweet as pie. Wit...

Volunteers are needed for the annual Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest, set for Saturday, Oct. 28, at Marktplatz. Wine pourers, ticket sales people and front gate sales people are needed for all shifts — 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 2-4:30 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Those wishing to volunteer may call the Fest office...

FULL HOUSE Anyone who writes does so in dread of editors. Rearrange my words that I have so expertly placed on paper? How dare you! However, I have co...

One of Fredericksburg’s annual festivals brings a little bit of Bavaria to the Hill Country. Three days of singing, toasting, dancing and Gemütlichkei...

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) at Fredericksburg High School, with assistance from other FHS students, completed a mural for the Pedernales Cre...