Don’t you hate when columnists write lists of disjointed observations? Me too, so you can skip this one. Still here? Okay, here we go ... If your town or state is named “New” something, it is derivative and therefore gives you less reason to be proud. It’s like calling yourself “New Bob” or “New Bet...

Dash is an 11-monthold 30-pound dog looking for a forever family, after spending the past eight months in the shelter at the Hill Country SPCA. “Dash may be a bit shy at first, but once he warms up, you’ll see his gentle, loving nature shine through,” an animal care specialist said. “He originally c...

Students from Fredericksburg High School placed in the top four percent of entries in the statewide Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE). Bevyn O’Connor, Reece Harris and Morgan Leedy all were awarded state medals during the statewide contest and workshops held Friday and Saturday, April 25-26. Judges...

Cinematic Considerations Sometimes, the best thing a blockbuster film can do is let high quality actors do their thing and get out of the way. Marvel ...

Outdoors On Edge I’ve never made money off setting anything on fire. Joe Traeger has. A lot of it. Our story begins in Mt. Angel, Oregon back in the e...

The Gillespie County Historical Society honored two volunteers and local history with a slate of events on a busy weekend. On Friday, the Founders Day...