CULINARY ADVENTURE We sometimes forget some of the simpler things that once brought a refreshing pause. A cold pitcher of lemonade could do that. My dad, who spent practically every evening playing cards before the arrival of television, would make himself a pitcher of lemonade, especially during th...

Hill Country Naturalist Idon’t think there is anything in the natural world that is feared, maligned or misunderstood more than snakes. I know there is nothing else about which there are so many myths that are so widely believed. Here are the facts about the Hill Country venomous snakes. The best nu...

The Gillespie County Retired Teachers Association is now accepting applications for $1,000 grants for student teachers. These grants will be awarded to selected Gillespie County residents who are actively pursuing teacher certification either locally or outside Gillespie County. The money goes direc...

The Gillespie County Fair will crown a new queen and court on Friday, Aug. 25. Last year’ queen and court have fulfilled their duties representing Gil...

The next Fredericksburg Dance Hall Night — a free community dance — is planned for Saturday, Aug. 19, from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Adelsverein Halle on Ma...