The shortage of labor is certainly not new to Gillespie County. Or even to the 13-county region to which we are assigned for state employment data reporting purposes. So why do hiring woes seem more urgent than before and why is it now a topic of nationwide discussion? One of the obvious answers is ...

The COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 forced Boy Scout troop leadership to adapt to a challenging year and maintain a quality scouting program. The adult leaders of Troop 135, Boy Scouts of America, sponsored by Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, were up the challenge and went above and beyond to make ...

This summer, the Fredericksburg Community Education Theatre Camp will perform both Matilda Jr. and Singing in The Rain Jr. Due to COVID-19, the camp is doing two shows this year. The cast of Matilda Jr. will be made up of second through eighth graders, while Singing in The Rain Jr. will consist of h...

On Monday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a conservation alert through Friday, asking Texans to reduce electric use. ERCOT n...

The 60th annual Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo will be held Thursday through Saturday, June 17-19. Sponsored by the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce,...

The idea of “destination management” has been a topic at travel industry meetings across Texas and the U.S. for at least the last five years — maybe l...