Gillespie Life
August 10, 2016
The railroad tunnel through the “big hill” between Fredericksburg and Comfort was an engineering marvel. It was the first and for a time, the only railroad tunnel in Texas. Without the tunnel, the train could never have gotten to Fredericksburg. Steam trains could only climb a two-percent grade — th...
Gillespie Life
August 3, 2016
Traveling around the world is a dream for many people, but for 18-year-old Australian Lachie Smart, he made that dream a reality. The teenager from down under is nearly halfway done with his 30,000 mile flight around the world, which began in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Taking off on Monday, July 4, ...
Gillespie Life
August 3, 2016
FES unveils registration requirements, school events Classes will begin at Fredericksburg Elementary School (and other area public schools) on Monday,...
Gillespie Life
August 3, 2016
Fredericksburg Middle School has announced dates and times for registration for the 2016-2017 school year. During registration, students will have the...
Gillespie Life
August 3, 2016
Donny Moellendorf earned a toss in the air at the 121st Annual Gillespie County Bundes Schuetzenfest with a score of 98 and centerfire Schuetzenkoenig...
Gillespie Life
July 27, 2016
Jerialice Arsenault, known in the Texas Hill Country and Austin area as a long-time musician has released her first original music CD called “Prodigal...
Gillespie Life
July 27, 2016
Applications are now available for coeds interested in competing in the 2017 Gillespie County Fair Queen Pageant. The applications can be picked up in...
Gillespie Life
July 27, 2016
Aggie Yell leaders held a Midday Yell practice a Pionner Memorial Library Sunday.
Gillespie Life
July 27, 2016
As he heard the rifle shots that hot August afternoon 50 years ago, Ramiro “Ray” Martinez knew there was a strong possibility he’d die. Before going a...
