CVB says visitation is down 4%, yet lodging is up same amount After hearing from four members of the public on how to cut corners when it comes to the fiscal year budget, Fredericksburg City Council members voted unanimously to postpone voting on the tax rate increase and adopting the 2026 fiscal ye...

Commissioners hear from citizens on taxes A group of citizens from Harper announced they had filed a lawsuit against Peregrine Energy, and other companies associated with the planned Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility in the city on Sept. 5. During the period for public comment at the Mon...

Harper stays steady in latest TEA scores With the recent release of 2024 and 2025’s Texas Education Agency A-F accountability ratings, Fredericksburg Independent School District’s rating improved from 2023’s C score to a B in 2024 and 2025, while Harper ISD maintained its B rating. Accountability ra...

Gillespie County remains in drought stage 4, according to the local drought index published in August. This most recent index reflects the July 4 floo...

The Gillespie County Fair Grounds drew 30,000 people on Friday and Saturday to take part in the 137th Gillespie County Fair festivities. This eclipsed...

Yrzee Zoomin Wagon (3) ridden by Jose R. Herbert, trailed Pura Calidad (2), ridden by Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr., as the leaders approached the finish ...