The Fredericksburg High School marching band, “The Pride of the Texas Hill Country” had a jam-packed weekend, performing at Friday’s home football game before traveling to three different competitions on Saturday, Oct. 5. At the Judson Rocket Review, the band placed first among all 4A competitors, w...

Friends of the Written Word announced this week that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to fund the inaugural Fredericksburg Book Festival. “Reading has the power to transform lives, ignite imaginations, and bring communities together,” said Austi...

Library launches seed bank program Plant lovers are invited to participate in the upcoming seed bank at Pioneer Memorial Library, a program in partnership with the Native Plant Society of Texas - Fredericksburg Chapter. “The project aims to regenerate the soil and bring back the whole habitat, anima...

FISD Guest column Iwant to extend a warm welcome to all our students, families and staff. We have begun another year of learning, growth and new oppor...

Applications are now open for $1,000 grants from the Gillespie County Retired Teachers Association for college students seeking teacher certification....

Cinematic Considerations Todd Phillips had established himself as simply a comedy director until 2019 when seemingly out of nowhere his exceptionally ...