I am McKenna M. Herbort, and I currently serve as the Gillespie County District Clerk after being appointed by the 216th District Judge in February 2025. I accepted this role with a clear understanding of its responsibility and a commitment to lead with accountability, professionalism and compassion...

Gillespie County fire fighters battled backto- back brush fires that consumed 214 acres and impacted six properties this week. On Sunday, Feb. 8, multiple county fire departments were called to a brushfire on the Gillespie-Blanco county line, near the 5000 block of Althaus Davis Road, according to E...

Republican hand count effort faces challenge finding volunteers With Primary Election early voting starting Tuesday, Feb. 17, there is uncertainty as to whether there will be enough hand counters to tabulate ballots, which include 20 challengers in local Republican party races, including precinct ch...

The Gillespie County Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The meeting will focus on an informal meet and greet with c...

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce launches the 2026 Master Class education series on Tuesday, Feb. 24 with “Big Beautiful Bill: Your Business.” T...

My name is Daniel Jones, and I am now in my fourth year serving as your county judge. Gillespie County stands as one of the best places to live in Tex...