Gillespie County commissioners heard a request from Sheriff Buddy Mills for a peace officer training during their regular meeting on Monday. The agreement — which was initially discussed on Jan. 11 — would allow Mills to use money in his training budget to send jailers to classes required to become ...

  Fredericksburg has seen labor shortages in almost every industry, and the restaurant business is no different. John Washburne, owner of Otto’s German Bistro, Tubby’s Ice House, Caliche Coffee Bar & Ranch Road Roasters and La Bergerie, has also experienced labor shortages in some positions. He sat ...

  A ballot recount was called for Monday night after neither candidate wished to bow out or play a game of chance to settle a tie in the Fredericksburg Independent School District Board of Trustees election held May 1. “In my 30 years with the district, I’ve never seen a tie,” interim and former sup...

The 175th anniversary year is here. Mayor Charlie Kiehne read a proclamation at the City Council meeting Monday evening encouraging citizens of Freder...

Despite a 100% chance of rain forecasted, Saturday’s third annual St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 5K Rosary Run was a success. The rain halted in t...

The Hill Country CattleWomen will meet Tuesday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at the McDowell Ranch, 17555 W. State Highway 71, Pontotoc. A roasted brisket lunch...