Roy Kasper, center, from VFW Post 7105 presented checks to Harper Independent School District students on Veterans Day. Faith Schu, left, was the winner of the Voice of Democracy essay and received a $1,000 check from VFW 7105. Right, Makayla McClintock won the Patriot Pen essay and was awarded $500...

Students in public, private and parochial schools and home schoolers can enter the annual essay contest sponsored by the Optimist Club of Fredericksburg and Optimist International. The contest is open to students under age 19 as of Oct. 1, 2025. The topic is: “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understa...

History of local program and how to contribute Fredericksburg Rotary Club is the official local sponsor for the Gillespie County Marines Toys for Tots Foundation program for low-income families living in Gillespie County. Applications to receive toys for infants through children 16 years of age (liv...

Fredericksburg Theater Academy staged its sold-out run of “Seussical” last Friday, Saturday and Sunday, featuring themes from the popular children aut...

A memorial service to remember loved ones who have died from suicide is planned for Monday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m., at the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Pa...

After a planned day of kite flying was thwarted by a lack of wind, Arrowhead Creek Vineyards owners Kimberly and Mark Isbell were looking for other op...