Over the next 60 days, pairs of cotton underwear will slowly biodegrade under the old softball field at Fredericksburg High School. These cotton undergarments are part of FHS’ participation in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) “Soil Your Undies” program. FHS science teacher Melinda ...

Believe it or not, I gave my sixthgrade gifted students an assignment to write their own obituary. The point was to nudge them to think about how they hoped to use the gifts they possessed over their lifetimes, to not take them for granted. It was not well-received. We don’t like to think of our imp...

The final Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance (PCAA) Musical Evening of the year will be Sunday, Sept. 15. This free music and dancing event, will feature Sister Golden Hair The Band from 6:30-8:15 p.m. at the Adelsverein Halle at Marktplatz. The all-female group is based in Central Texas and pays tri...

After 23 years, the Chisholm Trail Winery will close its doors after its final tasting sessions on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14. Tasting is compli...

Registration is open for Arrowhead Creek Vineyards’ Arrowhead Exploration Event on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event is limited to eight people and will t...

The German choirs, both men and mixed voices, will perform in the sanctuary of Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. The...