Gillespie County Court at Law Judge Chris Nevins requested an increase in dealing with juvenile criminal cases as both incidents and costs have increased. “We originally budgeted $25,000. We requested another $25,000, and now we’re requesting $35,000,” Nevins told the court. The primary expense rega...

Scott Louis Panetti evaded the death penalty four times over 31 years for the murder of his in-laws. The 67-year-old former Fredericksburg resident died in a prison hospital in Galveston of acute hypoxic respiratory failure on Saturday, May 26, a c c ording to his death certificate. Panetti was admi...

Gillespie County ranchers face a resurgent threat in the screwworm, whether they make their money from cattle sales or hunting leases. County Agent Brad Roeder said the screwworm threat was working its way up from Mexico. On May 11, the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended cattle imports due to ...

The City of Fredericksburg is now taking applications for citizens interested in serving on seven different boards and commissions. All members of the...

Local Boy Scouts enjoyed free airplane rides provided by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1088 on Saturday, May 31. Along with their ride...

CAMP CAVU, an immersive five-day aviation camp designed for youth ages 14-18, will offer aspiring aviators the opportunity to explore the world of fli...