As I sat in a field in Southeast Texas a few weeks ago, I encountered a new species of native insect: Love bugs. While the name conjures up notions of romance and cuteness, their presence is a plague. According to locals, for a few days each spring, they swarm in a mating frenzy (not sure how they a...

The Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas announced the awarding of two scholarships and one grant. Madison Marzullo, of Frisco, was awarded a $2,500 scholarship to study biology at Howard Payne University, in Brownwood. After graduation, Marzullo plans to study for a master’s ...

The Willow City Community Club will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, July 2, at the Willow City School Building/Community Center, located at 2501 Ranch Road 1323. No food and drinks will be served, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages for the evening. A short business meeting will be held...

Anna O’Leary of Fredericksburg was recently named to the Dean’s List at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, for the spring semester, which ended ...

Fredericksburg Elementary School has provided a list of school supplies needed for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. A full list for each grade level ...

Susan Walker was taking a whimsical tone for a moment, which one doesn’t hear at a funeral every day. But, considering the subject of her remarks, it ...