This week marked the first day of school for many students across the county. Fredericksburg Independent School District and St. Mary’s began classes on Tuesday, Aug. 12, and Harper Independent School District is back in session today, Aug. 13. Heritage School students will return to campus on Monda...

Fredericksburg Music Academy will soon begin its 18th year with classes at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 N. Llano St. The community music ministry offers high-quality, low-cost music instruction in a safe environment, according to Melinda Brown, FMA administrator. The academy now offe...

The Luckenbach Country School, 3566 Luckenbach Road, has two more Sundays in its August pinochle schedule. The group plays on the second through fourth Sundays of the month. Play began last Sunday and is also scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 24. Play begins at 2 p.m.; entry fee is $5 ...

Applications are due today to compete for a spot on the 138th Gillespie County Fair Court. This year’s fair will run from Thursday through Sunday, Aug...

Low vision group meets today The Low Vision Resource Group will meet at 1 p.m. today, Aug. 13, at the American Legion Hall, 724 South Washington Stree...

Pioneer Memorial Library has a concert and two health-related events scheduled for August, in addition to its recurring clubs and activity times. Thro...