Hoping to collect hundreds of pounds of non-perishable food, the Gillespie County Democratic Party is hosting a May Day drive-by food collection on Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m.-noon at 209 N. Crockett, Suite 1. “Traditional May Day celebrations honor workers as well as mark the change of seasons,” ...

Fredericksburg has seen many changes over the past 25 years, but one thing remains the same: people still love to celebrate the town’s founding. Celebrations for Fredericksburg’s 175th Anniversary begin Friday, May 7, with fireworks and a wreath laying ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday in front of the Ve...

From baking bread to creating her own greeting cards, Fredericksburg Essentials owner Debbie Sultemeier loves making handmade gifts. But the local entrepreneur based her business on the chemistry behind making soap. Sultemeier, who has been making her own soap for over 20 years, worked as a grant wr...

To help several local students achieve their dreams of furthering their education, Gillespie County Farm Bureau awarded $20,000 in scholarships. “We o...

The Willow City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will hold its annual benefit on Saturday, May 1, at the Willow City Fire Station, at 2553 Ranch R...

The City of Fredericksburg is reminding residents of its drought restrictions. “Due to persistent drought conditions over the past year and higher tha...